This page has all the forms, documents, and resources in one location for reference and ease of access. If you see something that may be of worth to add, please let Vinnie know!
~ Updated 10/21/2020
NEW! AHA 2020 Guidelines Update Information (10/21/2020)
DSFS AHA Instructor Regions
(This list is estimated based on the location of sponsoring organizations. Those in RED still need to complete the Instructor Process.)
2023 AHA INSTRUCTOR RENEWAL COURSE APPLICATION (Coming Soon!)
USB Drives with courses are now available for In-service classes. We are looking at permissions issues with the State issued laptops. They should be able to play on any others that will allow the player to be loaded. We are looking on how to correct the issue.
– To request eCards for you to assign, contact Kylee Nash. Be sure to include:
The type of cards requested
The number of cards requested
The method of payment
At that point you may contact Kylee at the office (302-739-4773) during normal business hours to make payment arrangements. No cards will be issued until payment or billing arrangements have been made.
– Below is the costs surrounding purchasing eCards, our Division scheduled classes, and Emergency Services in-service costs.
– In-Service Classes for anyone other than Emergency Services/Response are now only held at the Division and no longer on site.
– We no longer loan out DSFS equipment and we do not sell AHA workbooks. Workbooks are available to any AHA instructors through the AHA ShopCPR Online Store, using your AHA Instructor Network log in. Being the sole source distributor, the AHA normally deliver in 3-5 days.
– We are also no longer supplying pocket masks with every class. They will be supplied in EMR classes or by special request at $10 per student. Blue training valves available at the divisions are to be used with BVM masks during skills.
Course | Instructor eCard Rate* | . | DSFS Class Cost | . | Fire Co. In-Service |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLS Provider CPR AED | $10 | $55 | $40 | ||
Heartsaver CPR AED | $25 | $45 | $35 | ||
Heartsaver 1st Aid | $25 | $35 | $35 | ||
Heartsaver CPR AED and 1st Aid | $25 | $65 | $45 | ||
BLS CPR & Hearsaver 1st Aid | $35 | $75 | $60 | ||
*ALL prices DO NOT include books |
Any questions on these changes or any referrals to schedule courses may be sent to Vinnie by Email or to the school at 302-739-4773.
Also, at times we cannot meet the training or cost needs of organizations. If you or your affiliation would like to be on a list of recommended trainers we give out, please let Vinnie know.
About the QCPR Manikins (3:05) An overview of how they work and how you can use them.
Updating the QCPR Manikin Firmware (0:20) SHows how easy it is up “update” the Manikins through the QCPR app on your phone or our tablet.
Connecting Multiple Manikins to iOS app (0:30) note: only 6 to the iPhone app and up to 42 on the iPad app.
How the QCPR Manikins are upgraded (3:23) Also shows how lungs and batteries can be changed.
How to connect/troubleshoot the QCPR Guide (1:29)
QCPR Racing (2:02) is available on the app
Playing AHA DVDs on DSFS PCs and Laptops Using the best video player on the DSFS computers and laptops with an external DVD drive (included in AHA kits).
AHA BLS Online Streaming When a BLS DVD is not available for some reason at the division or for an in-service out of NCD.
eCard Instructions for Instructors For when you are assigned eCards when teaching courses outside of the DSFS.
AHA Student eCard Roster Upload (Excel to put roster on to upload to AHA’s eCard assignment page, instead of loading individually online)
Division Cabinet/Closet Inventory List (list will need updating with some recent changes, but okay for now)
Blue Training Valves (information sheet coming soon)
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DSFS AHA BLS Instructor Presentation
CURRENT Instructor Monitoring Tool as of 01/2020
BLS Instructor Course Requirements
Continue scrolling for additional information and resources to teach
Student Handouts For AHA Courses
BLS Classes – High Performance CPR Handout
HS & BLS Classes – Life is Why Handout
Skills Sheets
HS Adult CPR Skills Evaluation
HS Infant CPR Skills Evaluation
HS First Aid Skills Evaluation
AHA BLS Adult CPR Skills Evaluation
AHA BLS Infant CPR Skills Evaluation
BLS Tests
Email Vinnie for tests (they must be kept secure!)
“Everyone, I am trying to find out what changes this does to us.
They have already replaced the 2015 materials with 2020 at a higher cost. I am trying to get caught up myself.
Unfortunately, AHA has a history of hiding information until trying to release it at a higher cost, and not even the Training Center coordinators get a heads up to prepare. I hope to be able to answer all of your questions next week.”
– Vinnie
2020 Guidelines Virtual Experience Page
2020 ECC Science and Education Update Webinar (YouTube)
Updates to the AHA Instructor Network (You Tube)
2020 AHA BLS Instructor Update (NOT the upcoming DSFS Update) – 1 Hour, No Cost
Updated AHA BLS Course Info (Heartcode vs Traditional)
2015 AHA Guidelines Highlights
2017 AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines
2017 CPR Assist Device Guidelines
2017 AHA Special Circumstances (Opioid OD Arrest, Pregnancy, Morbd Obesity, Trauma, Hypothermia, Electrocution, Avalanche, Drowning)
2017 AHA Post Cardiac Arrest Care Guidelines
eCards – Email Dawn Lawson
– To request eCards for you to assign, contact Dawn Lawson. Be sure to include:
The type of cards requested
The number of cards requested
The method of payment
At that point you may contact Dawn at the office (302-739-4773) during normal business hours to make payment arrangements. No cards will be issued until payment or billing arrangements have been made.
New Outside DSFS Instructor Application (For Already Certified Instructors wishing to become an instructors with the DSFS Training Center.)
CURRENT Instructor Monitoring Tool as of 01/2020
DSFS AHA Instructor Renewal Course (2021)
10/21/20 – 2020 Guidelines Update Initial Notice
Will post copies as they are sent.
(Under Construction)
Will be posted as we begin to use the programs and work on adding instructors.
Related Topics: AHA course, AHA CPR, BLS, cpr and first aid, CPR Instructor, Instructor Resources