COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, PRICING & PAYMENT
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Initial Course $229
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Update (renewal) Class $199
ACLS Skills Verification (HeartCode Part 2) $199
Optional BLS (CPR) Update (renewal) add-on is available
HeartCode ACLS (online) is required prior to taking ACLS, is not included in the above prices, and may be purchased during registration.
EMS RECERTIFICATION COURSES
AHA Online
HeartCode BLS (online) Part 1 $69
HeartCode ACLS (online) Part 1 $199
HeartCode PALS (online) Part 1 $199
HeartCode Heartsaver (online) Part 1
$39
Bloodborne Pathogens Online Course $49
- sexual harassment in the workplace
- communication skills
- decision making skills
- critical thinking
- leadership skills
- conflict resolution
- clinical decision making
- EMS and the law
- EMS documentation
- stress managemant
- drug free workplace
- wellness: taking charge of your health
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Basic Life Support (CPR)
Initial or Update $69
HeartCode BLS (online) is required prior to taking BLS, is not included in the above price, and may be purchased during registration.
Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED
$69
HeartCode Heartsaver (online) is required prior to taking a HS class, is not included in the above price, and may be purchased during registration.
Additional Courses
Initial: Emergency Medical Responder:
-Includes AHA Basic Life Support (CPR), required textbooks, initial State and NREMT Application & License Fees, and practice online Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT), the type of testing used by the NREMT
- Utilizes current, innovative educational delivery methods
- Based upon the new EMS Education Standards and Scope of Practice
for the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Provides 12 of the 16 required hours to renew NREMT EMR using the new NCCP renewal process.
- Nationally accredited CAPCE (CECBEMS) Course is approved for 12 hours at the EMR / Basic level, course #18-BENCH-F2-5001
- TN EMS course approval number is distributed at course.
- Includes AHA Basic Life Support (CPR) Update (renewal), CISM/CISD, SIDS and Domestic Violence updates.
- Additional information is distributed upon receipt of completed registration.
National EMS Education Standards
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Courses
ACLS 08 DEC 2024
Other AHA Courses
RECERTIFICATION COURSE LOCATION
- This course alone may not qualify individuals to reinstate state or NREMT EMT certification. Contact your State EMS office or
- TN EMS course approval number is distributed at the course.
- The on-site course provides 48.0 of the required 60.0 hours to renew NREMT Paramedic using the NCCP renewal process
- TN EMS Course approval is distributed at the course.
- This is NOT an "upgrade" course from EMT to AEMT
- This course alone may not qualify individuals to reinstate a state or NREMT AEMT. Contact your State EMS office or NREMT for
- Nationally accredited CAPCE Course is approved for 36.0 hours at the Advanced level: #24-BENC-F2-5003
The following courses may be added to any refresher course and at steeply discounted rates. These offerings are NOT reguired and are not stand-alone courses but are available for refresher participants wanting or needing additional continuing education hours (CEH). Dates are commensurate with the refresher course you select. These courses at these prices are only available when taken as an add-on to a concurrent refresher course. Registration for these offerings can only be completed during the refresher registration process or on-site, if space is available.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE / VIRUS TRANSMISSION
Exposure to infectious diseases/viruses is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. Some diseases are more contagious than others and can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. Benchmark Medical Services, LLC, its agents, members, contractors, suppliers, and guests cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during or as a result of participating in the on-site courses we provide. Therefore, by participating in an in-person class and any events, classes, or courses that may be related to one of our in-person classes, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to any infectious disease/virus to which you may become exposed and, therefore, permanently hold harmless Benchmark, its volunteers, employees, agents, representatives, members, contractors, suppliers, and guests from all claims, demands, and causes of action which you or any respective heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns have or may have resulting in your voluntary participation.
AHA DISCLAIMER
The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials. Using these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
CAPCE ACCREDITED COURSES
By participating in an activity approved by Benchmark Medical Services, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), participants understand that as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation, Benchmark Medical Services, LLC will submit a record of the individual's course completions to the CAPCE AMS. The participant further understands that the individual's course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected need-to-know basis. In addition, the participant understands that the individual may review their record of CAPCE-accredited course completion records by contacting CAPCE.
COURSE COMPLETION
Course completion is defined as The participant successfully demonstrating the core knowledge on the said date. Benchmark, its faculty, staff, assistants, and agents neither implicitly nor explicitly guarantees any degree of future performance. Therefore, by participating in a Benchmark activity, the participant, as a result of this, holds harmless and forever discharges Benchmark, its volunteers, employees, agents, representatives, and licensees from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I or any respective heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns have or may have resulted because of participating in a Benchmark activity. The participant furthermore agrees and understands that comprehension and performance are an individual responsibility, that Benchmark does not license or certify individuals in skills or procedures, and that the participant must adhere to local standing orders, protocols, or other medical directions and within the individual's scope of practice.
COURSE COMPLETION DOCUMENTATION REPLACEMENT POLICY
Post-course documentation is emailed to the email address of record. Unless returned, it is presumed to have been received. Benchmark will not accept responsibility for emails not received. A replacement fee of $25.00 per document will be assessed for any reason other than an error on our part.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Submission of information will be retained for course attendance, participation, and reporting as may be required by the course sponsor and or distributor of continuing medical education credits. This information may be used to notify the participant of future continuing education or training opportunities. Benchmark makes reasonable attempts to protect participants' personal information submitted against public inspection and disclosure absent a subpoena or for health oversight activities. Benchmark reserves the right to use a participant's information for Benchmark-only marketing purposes unless the participant opts out of such contact during registration. Click here to view Benchmark's privacy policy in its entirety.
REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS
- No refunds will be considered after course registration has closed or if the request is received within ten (10) days of the course start date.
- Registration fees minus a 50% cancellation fee will be assessed for Benchmark-approved cancelation requests.
- No refunds or credit for CVENT registration or credit card processing fees exist.
- There are no refunds for courses or materials that are online accessible. (ex. AHA Courses and ITLS Pre-Course)
- Benchmark reserves the right to implement policy on a case-by-case basis for circumstances not addressed herein.
AEMT 36.0 Hour On-Site Recertification/Refresher Course CAPCE F2 Approved, NREMT NCCP Compliant
The November 15, 16, and December 7, 2024 course has reached maximum capacity, therefore, registration has closed. Registration for the January 31, February 1 & 22, 2025 course opens on December 9, 2024.
Benchmark's EMS Recertification Courses are Nationally Accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Most states accept CAPCE-accredited courses hour-for-hour. The NREMT accepts hour-for-hour State EMS Office and CAPCE-accredited education.
The courses delivered by Benchmark are led by EMS subject matter experts to enhance the participant's knowledge to improve patient care outcomes. Delivered live, on-site, our courses provide a non-intimidating educational environment allowing everyone to absorb valuable information as well as, essential, hands-on skills sessions for review and practice.
These continuing education hours (CEH) provided by Benchmark Medical Services, LLC comply with and may be used to satisfy Public Chapter No. 372, Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 140, Part 3 as amended effective 01 JAN 2024, also referred to as the 'State EMS Incentive Pay Program'.
EMT / AEMT 25.0 Hour On-Site Recertification/Refresher Course CAPCE F2 Approved, NREMT NCCP Compliant
The November 15 & 16, 2024 course has reached maximum capacity, therefore, registration has closed.
Registration for the January 31 & February 1, 2025 course opens on December 9, 2024.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Initial Course $229
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Update (renewal) Class $199
PALS Skills Verification (HeartCode Part 2) $199
Optional BLS (CPR) Update (renewal) add-on is available
HeartCode PALS (online) is required prior to taking PALS, is not included in the above prices, and may be purchased during registration.
Paramedic 48.0 Hour On-Site Recertification/Refresher Course CAPCE F2 Approved, NREMT NCCP Compliant
The November 15, 16, December 7 & 8, 2024 course has reached maximum capacity, therefore, registration has closed. Registration for the January 31, February 1, 22, & 23, 2025 course opens on December 9, 2024.