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Life Support Cert Memo To Incoming Residents 2019
Life Support Cert Memo To Incoming Residents 2019
Life Support Cert Memo To Incoming Residents 2019
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:
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.
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LIFE SUPPORT COURSE COMPLETION DOCUMENTATION FORM
PLEASE UPLOAD THIS FORM AND ALL COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS IN NEW INNOVATIONS
Please print:
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 yes, indicate expiration date________________. Attach a copy to this form and return.
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.
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.
* 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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