Class Schedule

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(AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS - Renewal]

ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.

ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.

 

Prior to the course, please complete the AHA mandated pre-course self assessment, and BRING THE RESULTS to the course. 

(AHA) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT [BLS CPR COURSE]

• Key changes in basic life support, reflecting the new science from the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

• Critical concepts of high-quality CPR

• The American Heart Association Chain of Survival

• 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant

• 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant

• Differences between adult, child and infant rescue techniques

• Bag-mask techniques for adult, child and infant

• Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant

• Relief of choking for adult, child and infant

• CPR with an advanced airway*

* This is an introduction to the compression/ventilation rate and ratio for a patient who has an advanced airway in place. For more information on advanced airways, please refer to the Airway Management Course.

Initial Provider Course requires approximately 4 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.

Renewal Course requires approximately 3.5 hours, including skills practice and skills testing.

*course time based on 1 instructor: 6 student: 2 manikins

(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician [Accelerated - Day]

The Cataldo Ambulance Service EMT program offers comprehensive outcomes based curricula designed to prepare graduates who are competent and compassionate critical thinkers committed to lifelong learning. This EMT program utilizes a combination of competency-based didactic (classroom) portion and performance based laboratory portion that will prepare the student to take the state and national certification examinations.

The program is committed to graduating students who are competent entry level health care providers.  It is expected that graduates will demonstrate empathy and caring in patient treatment as they utilize critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in the application of their skills. 

The program strives to instill in graduates a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. It is expected that graduates of the EMS Program will continue to enhance their skills through continuing education. 

The faculty of the program are all experienced EMS professionals and each faculty member is committed to ongoing development and improvement of all aspects of the program. This continuing development is vital in assuring that each program’s academic curricula are of the highest quality and reflective of current practice.

Access to a computer and internet is required to complete the online assignments related to the course. Students must attend all classes and achieve 100% attendance, a minimum course average of 80%, and successfully pass the class final practical examination prior to being eligible to achieve candidate status for the state practical examination and NREMT written exam. 

The EMT initial training program will run Monday through Friday each week for approximately 30 days. Please click on each class to see the specific dates. The student must attend all classes and complete all work as assigned by the Instructor / Coordinator in order to complete this course.

 

(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician [State-Approved Practical Exam] [CAS STUDENTS ONLY]

This practical exam registration is for students who completed the EMT course with CATALDO AMBULANCE ONLY. If you took your course somewhere else, please do not register for this section – if you simply show up for the exam you will be turned away by OEMS.

If there is space available after CAS students have all registered, any non-CAS student must contact the training center to receive approval prior to registering. Please email trainingcenter@cataldoambulance.com

(AHA) Heart Code® ACLS [Skills Verification Only]

This course provides the hands-on skills session after completion of the Heartcode ACLS course online with the American Heart Association (AHA). This session follows the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The on-line portion can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours; time to complete a skills practice and testing session varies. Please visit http://www.onlineaha.org/ in order to complete the online portion of the class with the AHA directly prior to attending the skills session.

 

 

(AHA) Heart Code® BLS [Skills Verification Only]

This course provides the hands-on skills session after completion of the Heartcode BLS course online with the American Heart Association (AHA). This session follows the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The on-line portion can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours; time to complete a skills practice and testing session varies. Please visit http://www.onlineaha.org/ in order to complete the online portion of the class with the AHA directly prior to attending the skills session. 

** Please bring certificate of completion with you to hands on skills session **

(AHA) HeartCode® PALS [Skills Verification Only]

This course provides the hands-on skills session after completion of the Heartcode PALS course online with the American Heart Association (AHA). This session follows the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The on-line portion can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours; time to complete a skills practice and testing session varies. Please visit http://www.onlineaha.org/ in order to complete the online portion of the class with the AHA directly prior to attending the skills session.

Mortality and Morbidity Rounds

Cataldo Ambulance Service is proud to sponsor Mortality and Morbidity Rounds at the Cataldo Education Center in Woburn for CAS/AAS Staff ONLY.  Each topic is hand selected by a Beth Israel Medical Center ER Resident as a recent and intriguing case brought in by EMS and warranting further discussion and research.  

This is for current employees only. CAS/AAS Staff, don't forget to use the promocode!

Paramedic Program

The role of a paramedic is to provide safe and efficient response, treatment, and transportation of all persons requesting or requiring emergent or non-emergent medical services. In addition to being qualified for everything an EMT can perform, paramedics are qualified to perform more advanced procedures and offer advanced life support. These capabilities allow for greater patient support and a wide range of career growth opportunities from nursing school to firefighter training to SmartCare.

Our 14-month program features cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning techniques which integrate instruction, practical skill sessions, simulation, clinical practice, and a field internship. Program participants will attend lectures and clinical rotations at area hospitals as well as home study assignments. The Paramedic Training Program is partnered with Endicott College offering 29 credits towards a bachelor’s degree upon admission to Endicott College.

The Cataldo Education Center Paramedic Program is now offered to Cataldo team members for just $79 per month.  To qualify for this special rate, team members must be full-time and have worked for Cataldo Ambulance for six months in good standing.

This course will meet Tuesday's and Thursday's and every other Saturday.  All classes will be held at the CEC Woburn - 15 Commonwealth Ave, 2nd Fl. Woburn MA 01801

What’s Included?
  • Textbooks and Individual Tablet Computer
  • Access to online platforms and learning tools
  • Two program-branded shirts
  • CEC jacket
  • Certifications for ACLS and PALS
  • EMT, AEMT and Paramedic programs lead to eligibility for NREMT certification
Paramedic Program Requirements
  • CPR and State EMT or AEMT Certification
  • Minimum one year EMS field experience
  • 18 years of age
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Tuition & Fees
  • Total Tuition: $13,500.00
  • Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000.00
  • Only $79/month if you are a full-time team member!
Refund Policy
  • Prior to official start date: 100%
  • Official drop within first 10 business days: 80%
  • Official withdrawal with 11-15 business days: 50%
  • After 15 business days: No refund
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Refresher

PALS Refresher couse with classroom lectures and hand-on, practical sceanrios.

Course Content:

• 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
• 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
• Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
• Management of respiratory emergencies
• Resuscitation team concept
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
• Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment
• Vascular access

Prior to the course, please complete the AHA mandated pre-course self assessment, and BRING THE RESULTS to the course. 

Community Education Event
Nero's Law Practical Session

This is the Practical session for Nero's Law.  Please be sure to complete the Didactic portion first on Prodigy and be prepared to show your certificate of completion if asked.  This training is for Cataldo employees only.

Contact Us

Cataldo Education Center
Cataldo Education Center
 15 Commonwealth Ave
Woburn, MA 01801

phone (781) 873–4301

 

Cataldo/Atlantic Employees - Do not forget to use the promo code when signing up for classes!!

 

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