QUESTION: How many Continuing Education Hours will I receive for a GMEC course?
ANSWER: The number of continuing education hours you receive depends on both the course being taken, and the kind of Health Care Provider you are. Listed below is an easy guide to our courses and their respective CEH’s:
-IV THERAPY / BLOOD WITHDRAWAL for RN’S:
20 CEH’s
-IV THERAPY / BLOOD WITHDRAWAL for LVN’S:
36 CEH’s
-ACLS-PREP EKG ARRHYTHMIA INTERPRETATION and PHARMACOLOGY:
8 CEH’s
QUESTION: Since I am an RN, am I required to take an IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal course?
ANSWER: RN's are not required to take an IV certification and Blood Withdrawal course by the state, but are often asked to do so by their employer. Many RN's opt to take the course simply for the additional knowledge, experience, and self-confidence that they will receive. Our LOW-STRESS IV Therapy Course and Blood Withdrawal course meets and exceeds California State requirements for IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification. Areas of IV therapy and blood withdrawal covered thoroughly in this combined class include: methods for performing IV therapy/blood withdrawal, basic IV review, and advanced theory (maintaining PICC lines, central lines, pumps, etc.).
QUESTION: Will we be starting IV’s and drawing blood on live candidates as part of the IV Therapy / Blood Withdrawal certification course?
ANSWER: Yes, California state law requires that you must administer 3 successful live sticks in order to be certified. To ensure students feel comfortable during testing, safety issues and possible complications are covered prior to examination. On the last day of the course, as part of the testing, you and your class mates will be starting IVs and drawing blood on each other. If you do not feel comfortable having someone start an IV on you, you can bring a proxy to take your place (you will be starting IV’s on your proxy). The IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course is a LOW-STRESS experience that emphasizes safety and professionalism. Our instructors will work closely with each student to instill confidence and to guarantee the best learning experience possible.
QUESTION: Can I take the IV Certification course if I have not yet graduated nursing school.
ANSWER:Yes, you can take the IV Certification course as long as you have taken the State Boards. Your certificate will be issued once you supply us with your California state issued RN or LVN number and the appropriate paperwork will be sent in to the state. You will keep the original for documentation purposes, and GMEC will keep a copy for two years should you ever need a copy in case the original is lost or damaged.
QUESTION: Do I need to have experience in either IV therapy or blood withdrawal before taking this course?
ANSWER: No, the course curriculum ranges from novice to intermediate skill sets. This course builds the skill set and confindence in the workplace for any RN or LVN.
QUESTION: What kinds of Healthcare Professionals are suited for your ACLS courses?
ANSWER: Our American Heart Association authorized courses are ideal for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other medical professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
QUESTION: Is your ACLS course stressful?
ANSWER: No, it is not! The American Heart Association ACLS course GMEC offers is a LOW-STRESS experience! With our state-of-the-art facilities and extremely knowledgeable instructors, stressful is not a word to describe our course.
QUESTION: When will I receive my ACLS Card after I complete the course?
ANSWER: GMEC is one of the few sites that are able to provide your ACLS card the SAME DAY of your course completion. We also offer a special package that includeds your BLS renewal the same day as your ACLS to make renewing easier for you.
QUESTION: Will I receive my BLS card the same day?
ANSWER: You will receive your BLS card the SAME DAY of your course completion with or without the ACLS package.
QUESTION: Who should take your BLS course?
ANSWER: Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, fire fighters, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.
QUESTION: Who can take your Heartsaver with AED course?
ANSWER: Responders like security personnel, teachers, parents, lifeguards, airline personnel, corporate employees, family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death, other rescuers, and those who need or want to learn CPR and how to operate an AED. Our course is a very comprehensive and LOW-STRESS experience. Upon Heartsaver with AED course completion, you will get your card the same day, on-site!
QUESTION: Why should I take your ACLS-Prep EKG course?
ANSWER: Aside from the continuing education hours, 14 for RNs's, and 16 for LVN"s, This is an excellent course for individuals contemplating ACLS Certification. A one day course that provides the necessary knowledge needed to interpret and treat Cardiac Arrhythmias. 12 Lead, Cardiac Conduction, and an 8 Step method for interpretation are comprehensively explored. This course will build your confidence and experience for your ACLS certification.
