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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH

LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING CENTER at HUMC (NORTH REGION)

Welcome to the Hackensack Meridian Health Life Support Training Center at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC).

We provide American Heart Association certification and renewal training for healthcare professionals across the Hackensack Meridian Health network, including HUMC, Palisades Medical Center, and other affiliated facilities. Courses are also available for participants from non-HMH organizations.

Our programs support EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers with flexible in-person, hybrid, and online learning designed to keep clinical teams certified, confident, and ready when it matters most.

After registering, please click CONFIRM ORDER. A confirmation email will be sent once your registration is submitted.

ATTENTION: Pre-registration is required for all participants. Online course participants must complete the course BEFORE registering for a skills check. Ensure all registration information is accurate to prevent delays.

Need to cancel or reschedule?
Register for another session first, then call (551) 996-8441 to cancel the original registration.

Need help finding an available class? Call our office at (551) 996-8441.

HMH Team Members located in the Central or Southern regions may register with their training center below:

ACLS (Online with Skills Check) - **[Non-HMH Team Members Only]**

HeartCode® ACLS (Blended Learning)

HeartCode® ACLS is an American Heart Association (AHA) blended learning program that combines online cognitive training with a hands-on skills session to prepare healthcare professionals for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Course Format

  • Online Course: A self-directed learning experience that uses adaptive technology, allowing participants to progress at their own pace while completing the cognitive portion of the course
  • Skills Session: A hands-on skills verification completed with an AHA instructor or simulation station, focused on real-world clinical scenarios

Certification Requirements

To receive an AHA ACLS Provider eCard, participants must successfully complete both the online course and the hands-on skills session.

The certification is valid for two years.

Registration & Scheduling

Course Fee: $250

To schedule your skills session, please contact our office at (551) 996-4189
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Course

The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) program provides a systematic, prioritized approach to the care of trauma patients. The course emphasizes rapid assessment, early intervention, and stabilization—focusing on treating the greatest threat to life first.

Participants will learn to assess patient condition, initiate resuscitation, stabilize injuries, and determine when transfer to a higher level of care is required.

Course Objectives

  • Apply the principles of primary and secondary assessments
  • Establish management priorities in trauma situations
  • Initiate timely management of life-threatening conditions

Course Format

ATLS Hybrid Courses are available for both initial certification and renewal.

Course Completion Requirements

All online modules must be completed prior to the course date. Participants who do not complete the pre-course work will not be permitted to attend.
  • Complete all required online modules
  • Attend and participate in the entire course
  • Achieve a score of 75% or higher on the post-course exam

Accreditation

The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Course Fees

Non-HMH Participants
Physician – $1000.00
Resident – $750.00
PA/NP – $500.00
Auditor – $250.00
HMH Team Members
Physician – $750.00
Resident – $500.00
PA/NP – $500.00
Auditor – $250.00
Important: Cancellations made within 30 days of the course date will incur a $120 materials fee.

Contact Information

Caryn Simone, BSN, RN
Trauma Clinical Coordinator
ATLS and ASSET Coordinator | Bloodless Medicine
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Office: 551-996-2609 | Cell: 551-996-2827

Nicole Kilgallen, RN
Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator
ATLS Coordinator | Safe Kids Bergen County Coordinator
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Office: 551-996-8617 | Cell: 973-851-0953

Email: trauma@hmhn.org

If you have any questions prior to your course, please contact the Trauma Office.

BLS Instructor Renewal Course – For Current Instructors Only

This course is designed for those seeking AHA BLS Instructor Renewals. Requirements for Instructor renewal include attending and completing the renewal course, successfully passing the BLS skills portion ofr adult and infant, and passing the written exam with a score of 84% or higher.

Instructors seeking renewal must have taught a total of 4 courses over the period of 2 years. 

 

The fee for the course is $100 for NON HUMC employees. 

Current HUMC employees are not charged for the renewal course.

NON HUMC employees please bring a check for $100 made out to Hackensack University Medical Center 

 

CPR - BLS Provider (Online with Skills Check) **[Non-HMH Team Members]**

HeartCode® BLS – Blended Learning Course

Looking for a flexible CPR training option? The HeartCode® BLS course offers a blended learning format that combines online education with hands-on skills verification.

This American Heart Association (AHA) program allows participants to complete training at their own pace while ensuring competency through in-person or virtual skills assessment.

Course Format

  • Online Learning
    Complete the interactive online portion at your own pace. The program uses adaptive learning, simulations, and knowledge checks to guide your progress. Estimated time: approximately 1 hour.
  • Hands-On Skills Session
    Attend a skills verification session to practice and demonstrate your BLS skills. This may be completed with an instructor or using a HeartCode-compatible manikin system. Estimated time: approximately 15–30 minutes.
  • Certification
    Upon successful completion of both components, participants receive a 2-year American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard.

Course Cost

Total Cost: $130.00
Deposit: $30.00 (required to access the online portion)
Balance: Due upon completion of the skills check
CPR – BLS Provider Course (In-Person)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals who must recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies in clinical and pre-hospital environments.

Participants will learn how to perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

Hackensack University Medical Center is authorized as an American Heart Association Training Center for the Basic Life Support Program.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of early recognition and activation of the emergency response system
  • Perform high-quality 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Describe the importance of early defibrillation
  • Demonstrate the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Recognize and relieve choking in responsive and unresponsive victims over one year of age and in infants
  • Explain the importance of each link in the Adult and Pediatric Chain of Survival
This course follows the most current American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
PALS (Online with Skills Check) **[Non-HMH Team Members]**

HeartCode® PALS – Blended Learning Course

Looking for a flexible Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course? The HeartCode® PALS program offers a blended learning format that combines online training with hands-on skills verification.

This American Heart Association (AHA) course is designed for healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies and need to develop advanced life-saving skills in both hospital and pre-hospital settings.

Course Format

  • Online Learning
    Complete the interactive online portion at your own pace. The program includes adaptive learning, simulations, and cognitive assessments. Estimated time: approximately 1–2 hours.
  • Hands-On Skills Session
    Attend a skills verification session to practice and demonstrate PALS skills. This may be completed with an instructor or using a HeartCode-compatible manikin system. Estimated time: approximately 15–30 minutes.
  • Certification
    Upon successful completion of both components, participants receive a 2-year American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard.

Course Cost & Scheduling

Total Cost: $250.00
Skills Session Scheduling: Please call 551-996-4489 to schedule your hands-on skills check.
Request for an off-site CPR or First Aid Training Program

Interested in bringing a CPR or other AHA training program to your organization? Fill out this form, and our Life Support Training Center team will reach out to discuss the details.

Please include:

  • The type of class you're interested in
  • The training location
  • The estimated number of participants

For HMH Team Members

If you need a renewal, please request it via RQI HeartCode® Online Request for BLS, ACLS, & PALS [HMH Team Members].

If you prefer the four-hour CPR - BLS Provider In-Person Course, please sign up above.

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RQI HeartCode® Online Request: BLS, ACLS, & PALS for HMH Team Members

HMH Team Members – HeartCode® Blended Learning

HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, and PALS are American Heart Association (AHA) blended learning courses that combine online training with hands-on skills verification.

These courses use interactive simulations to help healthcare professionals practice and apply life-saving skills in both hospital and pre-hospital environments.

Access to the online course modules will be provided within two business day of registration.

Steps to Complete Your Course

  1. Complete and pass the online cognitive portion of the HeartCode® course.
  2. After finishing the online module, register for a HeartCode® skills check session.
  3. Do not register for a traditional in-person CPR class. HeartCode® participants only need to complete the skills verification session.

Each skills check session (BLS, ACLS, or PALS) typically takes approximately 15 minutes per discipline.

Skills verification can be completed with an American Heart Association instructor or through the VAM (Voice-Assisted Manikin) system.

If you are completing multiple disciplines (BLS, ACLS, or PALS), you only need to schedule one skills check session.
RQI HeartCode® Skills Check: ACLS for HMH Team Members

HeartCode® Skills Check Session

Register to complete the hands-on skills verification session for your HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS course.

The skills check session allows participants to demonstrate the practical skills required for certification after completing the online HeartCode® course modules.

Session Duration
Skills verification typically takes 15–30 minutes per discipline.

The American Heart Association’s HeartCode® Skills Check-Off Session is designed for healthcare professionals who perform BLS, ACLS, or PALS in a variety of clinical environments, including hospital and pre-hospital settings.

IMPORTANT: You must complete the HeartCode® Online Course BEFORE registering for a skills check session.

If you are completing multiple HeartCode® modules at the same time, you only need to register for one skills check session.

RQI HeartCode® Skills Check: BLS for HMH Team Members

HeartCode® Skills Check Session

Register to complete the hands-on skills verification session for your HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS course.

The skills check session allows participants to demonstrate the practical skills required for certification after completing the online HeartCode® course modules.

Session Duration
Skills verification typically takes 15–30 minutes per discipline.

The American Heart Association’s HeartCode® Skills Check-Off Session is designed for healthcare professionals who perform BLS, ACLS, or PALS in a variety of clinical environments, including hospital and pre-hospital settings.

IMPORTANT: You must complete the HeartCode® Online Course BEFORE registering for a skills check session.

If you are completing multiple HeartCode® modules at the same time, you only need to register for one skills check session.

RQI HeartCode® Skills Check: PALS for HMH Team Members

HeartCode® Skills Check Session

Register to complete the hands-on skills verification session for your HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS course.

The skills check session allows participants to demonstrate the practical skills required for certification after completing the online HeartCode® course modules.

Session Duration
Skills verification typically takes 15–30 minutes per discipline.

The American Heart Association’s HeartCode® Skills Check-Off Session is designed for healthcare professionals who perform BLS, ACLS, or PALS in a variety of clinical environments, including hospital and pre-hospital settings.

IMPORTANT: You must complete the HeartCode® Online Course BEFORE registering for a skills check session.

If you are completing multiple HeartCode® modules at the same time, you only need to register for one skills check session.

Contact Us

Hackensack University Medical Center
 60 Second St
2nd Floor, Nursing Professional Development
Hackensack, NJ 07601

phone 551-996-4489
 
Life Support Training Center

Course Registration & Training Resources

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you did not receive a confirmation email after completing registration, please verify that you clicked SUBMIT at the end of the registration process.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled course, notify either Timothy Youngsworth at Timothy.Youngsworth@hmhn.org or Melissa Sprague at Melissa.Sprague@hmhn.org to cancel your seat or you will be marked as a no-show.

If your BLS / ACLS / PALS certification is expired, you may not sit for a renewal course and must complete a HeartCode assignment first.

Select Your Training Region

Central Region: JFKUMC, Old Bridge, Raritan Bay

Southern Region: JSUMC, Riverview, Bayshore, Ocean, Southern Ocean, Carrier Clinic