AHA CPR, BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor classes are held atFlorida Training Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. The American Heart Association BLS Instructor Course will allow the participant to teach all American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver level certification classes. The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Instructor Course will allow the participant to teach all American Heart Association Heartsaver level (CPR, AED & First Aid) certification classes.    Prerequisites:  Email a copy of your current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR or Basic Life Support card to emathis@fltraining.com. Complete the online American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR or Basic Life Support Instructor Esentials course and bring the certificate of completion: https://www.onlineaha.org. There is an additional cost for the Instructor Essentials class. BLS Instructor Candidates should only complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Course. Heartsaver CPR Instructor Candidates should only complete the Heartsaver CPR Instructor Essentials course. Be sure to complete the correct class: either Heartsaver CPR -or- BLS for Healthcare Providers. Your certificate of completion must be printed out for your instructor.    Expectations: Instructor candidates will be given the Heartsaver CPR or BLS Provider Test. A score of 90% or better must be obtained. Additionally, CPR skills proficiency must be demonstrated. Students who do not pass the written or skills test will not be able to continue in the course. Instructor Candidates will also be given an Instructor Exam. A score of 84% or better is required.      The American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course is a three part course. Part one, the AHA Instructor Essentials course is completed on-line at home or work. The course contains information on planning and preparation for courses, teaching courses, conducting written exams (if applicable), skills practice and skills testing and keeping your instructor status current. Upon successful completion a completion certificate is generated and should be printed out for your instructor record. The Instructor Essentials course takes between 2-3 hours to complete.  Part 2 two will be held at Florida Training Academy, with Eunice Mathis, RN, BSN. Part two will cover information such as course organization, policies of both the AHA, card processing, administration of a course, advertising, equipment cleaning, changes in CPR and why they occur, skills testing, a written test and more. This portion will take approximately 8 hours. Please bring food and drinks. Part 3 involves being monitored teaching your first class. This can be done during one of Florida Training Academy's many courses or you can be evaluated at your own facility (depending on location.) Additional charges apply for off-site evaluations. This evaluation must be done within 6 months after completion of part 2. In addition to the steps above, all participants must posses a valid/current American Heart Associaition CPR or BLS for Healthcare Provider certification card. Once all steps are successfully completed, the participant will become an American Heart Association BLS CPR Instructor and able to conduct classes on their own.     Please view the attached links: CPR / BLS Instructor Candidate Agenda, Florida Training Academy Instructor Guidelines, American Heart Association Instructor Candidate Application andBLS Instructor Candidate workbook. If you are requesting to become an affiliate instructor with Florida Training Academy, affiliation fees of $200 and successful monitoring are required before you will be authorized to order AHA certification cards. Florida Training Academy's affiliate instructors will also need to complete the Florida Training Academy Instructor Application.     ...read more

If you have reached this blog posting, you are more than likely wanting to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a CNA. Why Choose Florida Training Academy for your Nursing Assistant training class in Jacksonville, FL? Florida Training Academy has provided Fast-Track CNA Exam Prep classes since 2008. We are located in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, FL. In addition, we are owned and operated by a registered nurse with nearly 20 years of experience. Come see the difference that an enthusiastic nurse educator makes! For more information, schedules and registration, visit ourwebsiteor call (904) 551-0918. Did you know that you are not required to attend school in order to become a CNA in the state of Florida? If you know the skills, you can simply challenge the state examination. I have provided some pertinent information below. Again you can find more information by visiting our website at www.FLtraining.com. Candidates, both first-time and re-certifying, must pass the CNA Examination which is a 2 part examination, consisting of a written and a performance (skills) section.   The Written Test is a 90 minute test with sixty (60) multiple-choice questions written in English. An "Audio" test in English or Spanish may be requested for the Written Test if you have difficulty reading or understanding English. If English is your second language or if you have difficulty reading English, please request the English or Spanish audio test when you submit your application.   During the clinical (skills) portion of the test, you will be assigned to perform 3 of skills in addition to proper handwashing and the donning and removal of gloves. During your skill performance, you will observed and critiqued by two (2) nurse evaluators. Successful completion of each skill is required in order for you to pass. Unfortunately, if you miss one required step, you may fail the clinical examination. If you do not pass the examination, you will have to wait 30 days and repay before being allowed to re-test. Our CNA Exam prep course is designed to help you pass the Florida CNA exam on your first attempt. We even provide access to our clinical videos for 90 days and discounted CPR/BLS classes for our CNA students. We want to help you succeed! ____________________________________________   Do I need a GED or high school diploma to take the course?   No. If you are 18 years old or over you do not need a GED or high school Diploma. If you are under 18 years old then you will need a GED or High school Diploma to take the Florida CNA examination. ____________________________________________ How do I Register to Take the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant Examination? The contact information for Prometric is below. If you are one of our students, we assist with the completion of the application during class orientation. Prometric - Florida CNA Program 7941 Corporate Drive Nottingham, MD 21236 Phone:888.277.3500 Fax:800.813.6670 Web:www.prometric.com/NurseAide/FL.htm ...read more

In the difficult business environment of today, a company must remain strongly committed to its risk management practices. In the overall program of risk management, employee screening is an essential element. With thorough screening of a prospective employee, a company can make sure that they hire reliable and honest employees. A company that employs drivers should take reasonable measures to ensure that they hire the right people for the job. Among these steps are the use ofDOT Drug TestingandMVR (Motor Vehicle Record) checksto determine if an applicant has a good history. Why an MVR Check is Important? Employee driving records can greatly help employers identify and mitigate risk liability in the workplace. Driving Records can help employers avoid risk of third party lawsuits, medical bills, and other costs associated with automobile accidents by an employee whose primary role or even incidental role includes driving on the job. AnMVR checkincludes include license details such as state issued, status, expiration, suspensions, revocations, violations and sanctions. MVR Reports are easy to read and include standardizedacd violation codes. MVR Driving History mostly repeats itself. So, if a company runs an MVR check it would be able to predict the chances of any negative activity happening in the future. Moreover, insurance companies focus on several factors in determining auto insurance rates and their premiums are sometimes based on driving history records. If a company employs drivers with a negative driving history, it can be charged with higher premiums by the insurance company. Knowing about MVR driving records helps companies safeguard themselves from higher premiums. Driving Records should be checked at least annually; however, it is recommended to check them more frequently to proactively determine if there have been any changes to the driving record and to further reduce company liability.MVRcheck.comprovides a real-time MVR ordering system whereby mvrs can be ordered manually or in batches. In addition, real-time driver monitoring is also available. Why Drug Screening is Important? Generally, all CDL drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles subject to the CDL requirements on public roads in the U.S. are performing safety-sensitive functions are subject toDOT drug and alcohol testing. This includes all full-time, part-time, intermittent, backup and international drivers. DOT truck drivers must undergo a drug screening test prior to their employment. This is to be done once per year, after any accident, and if there is a suspicion that a driver is taking drugs. Also, CDL drivers must be randomly tested throughout the year. DOT drug tests require laboratory testing for the following five classes of drugs: Marijuana Cocaine Opiates – opium and codeine derivatives Amphetamines and methamphetamines Phencyclidine – PCP. DOT alcohol tests identify alcohol concentration of 0.02 and greater. Effective January 1, 2018, CDL drivers will be tested for four semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone). Some common names for these semi-synthetic opioids include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®. In addition, they will no longer be tested for MDEA. When drivers take drugs, their motor skills suffer and their reaction times are severely hampered. This can be dangerous and lead to accidents. Proper Drug screening ensures that a company has healthy drivers on the road. If you wish to run an MVR check or Drug Screening on your employees to make better informed hiring decisions, go toMVRcheck.com ...read more