Graduate Medical Education

Dear Incoming Housestaff Officer:

All incoming Housestaff must obtain life support certification through an American Heart Association (AHA) course by
06/16/2019--PRIOR TO ORIENTATION. Please refer to the list of Life Support Certification Requirements (included) for
specific information by program. Also, note that some programs may require additional certification(s) (e.g. ATLS).
Information regarding additional certification will be provided by your program. Failure to comply with certification
requirements will result in your inability to work.

For incoming House staff that hold a VALID/UNEXPIRED certification (post September 30th, 2019)

• Please upload copies (front & back of each card) along with completed form (attached to this letter below).
DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT/UNEXPIRED CERTIFICATION MUST BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO
ORIENTATION.

If your certification expires prior to September 30, 2019, or you are not certified in the required “Life Support” discipline(s)
for your program, please choose one for the following venues to obtain your certifications:

 REGISTER for – UH Community Training Center Courses (FREE of CHARGE):

1. Visit the Community Training Center website at www.uhnj.org/cpr to register. Click on Newark
Courses
2. From the drop down menu on the top of the page click on “University Hospital – Newark”
3. Chose a course type and date (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP).
4. On registration type click on – Rutgers – Incoming Resident with Promo Code.
5. Under “PROMO CODE” please enter “RESIDENT19”. This will allow you to take the training for free.
Failure to enter this code will result in removal from the program as well as a $55.00 administrative fee per
occurrence that must be satisfied prior to regaining eligibility to attend courses. NO EXCEPTIONS. Incorrect
registration will result in fines as posted on the course registration page(s).
6. Continue the prompts to complete your registration process
7. As noted on the website, failure to provide the Training Center with at least 48 hours cancellation will
result in charges of $35.00 for BLS and $80.00 for ACLS/PALS/NRP.
8. Course material cannot be mailed, and must be retrieved from the office AT LEAST 48 hours prior to the course
date(s), NO EXCEPTIONS
9. Residents wishing to complete offsite courses offered by the UH CTC will be responsible for
applicable fees, as outlined on the website (New Bridge Medical Center, PVH @ HUMC, etc.)
10. Onsite courses will be offered by the University Hospital (UH) Community Training Center, located
on the Newark campus of Rutgers NJMS/UH.

 REGISTER for independently offered American Heart Association courses:

1. You will be responsible for all costs associated with courses taken outside of the UH Community
Training Center.
2. Visit the American Heart Association website at www.americanheart.org for an approved training site
near you.
3. Complete and mail the form (see reverse side of this letter).
4. Mail the copies (front & back) of each certification card once you have completed training in the
enclosed envelope.

NOTE: Only American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!

If you have any questions, please call the Community Training Center at 973-972-4373. You may also visit the CTC for more
information at www.uhnj.org/cpr for additional information.

Dennis Boos- NREMT

Director, University Hospital Community Training Center
boosde@uhnj.org
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 American Heart Association Life Support Certification Requirements
Program BLS ACLS PALS NRP
Addiction Medicine X X
Allergy & Immunology X X
Anesthesiology X X X
Anesthesiology-Pain Management X X
Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology X X
Child Neurology X X
Child Psychiatry X X
Dentistry-General Practice X X
Dentistry-Pediatrics X X
Diagnostic-Radiology X X X
Emergency Medicine X X X X
Emergency Medicine (Adult Only) X X
Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics Only) X X X
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism X X
Gastroenterology & Hepatology X X
Geriatrics X X
Infectious Diseases X X
Internal Medicine X X
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics X X X X
Nephrology X X
Neurological Surgery X X X
Neurology X X
Neurology-Vascular X X
Neurosurgery Endovascular Neuroradiology X X
OB/GYN X X X
OB/GYN- Maternal-Fetal Medicine X X X
OB/GYN- Reproductive Endocrinology X X
Ophthalmology X X
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery X X
Orthopedics X X
Orthopedics-Hand Surgery X X
Orthopedics-Musculoskeletal Oncology X X
Otolaryngology X X X
Otolaryngology-Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery X X X
Pathology X
Pediatrics X X X
Plastic Surgery X X
PM&R X X X
PM&R-Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Medicine X X
PM&R-Pediatric X X
PM&R-Spinal Cord Injury X X
PM&R-Traumatic Brain Injury Medicine X X
PM&R-Stroke Fellowship X X
Podiatry X X
Preventive Medicine X X
Psychiatry X X
Pulmonary Critical Care X X
Rheumatology X X
Surgery X X X
Surgery Critical Care-Trauma X X X
Urology X X
Vascular Surgery X X

Please refer all questions regarding certification(s) to Dennis Boos boosde@uhnj.org

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 LIFE SUPPORT COURSE COMPLETION DOCUMENTATION FORM

PLEASE UPLOAD THIS FORM AND ALL COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS IN NEW INNOVATIONS

Please print:

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________

Last Name First Name Program

1. Are you certified in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider?  Yes  No

 If yes, indicate expiration date________________. Attach a copy to this form and return.

 If no, I have registered at:

 Community Training Center- Newark campus Course Date:_______
 Other American Heart Association approved course Course Date:_______

2. Are your certified in AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS)?  Yes  No

 If yes, indicate expiration date________________. Attach a copy to this form and return.

 If no, I have registered at:

 Community Training Center- Newark campus Course Date:_______
 Other American Heart Association approved course Course Date:_______

3. Are your certified in AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)?  Yes  No  N/A

 If yes, indicate expiration date________________. Attach a copy to this form and return.

 If no, I have registered at:

 Community Training Center- Newark campus Course Date:_______
 Other American Heart Association approved course Course Date:_______

IMPORTANT: For those registering with the Community Training Center ONLY, course materials must be picked up, in
person at LEAST one week prior to the course date(s). Course material CANNOT be mailed! The office is located in the
SSB – 65 Bergen Street Room GA67, Newark NJ. Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1300-1600. Failure to retrieve the material can
result in your removal from the course/fees as some courses mandate pre-assessment exams.

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________ ____________________

Street City State Zip

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________

Daytime Phone Number Cell Number Email*

* Please make sure to provide a valid address and check your email – all registration correspondence will be sent
electronically (except for the course materials).

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