EMS & Trauma Instructors
This site is intended only for EMS Instructors aligned with the UNMC Center for Continuing Education.
The UNMC Center for Continuing Education is a recognized American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center.
We maintain an Emergency Cardiac Care Training Network for instructors of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). We serve as a liaison to the AHA by implementing Emergency Cardiac Care science and education in the community. We keep an instructor database, perform quality assurance activities, and act as a resource for AHA instructors.
Teaching Opportunities
We are always looking for expert instructors to teach classes in BLS, ACLS, and PALS on-site. Check the upcoming class schedules and send an email to emstrauma@unmc.edu to sign up to teach.
UNMC CCE Forms
Instructors are required to notify the UNMC CCE AHA Training Center of upcoming courses at least one week in advance by completing the EMS Course Pre-Registration Form.
Before the Course
Instructors must document all students using the appropriate course participant form. Before the course, download the correct form based on the type of course being taught and have all students complete their information during the course.
- Participant List (Non-Credit) – BLS, Heartsaver, Friends and Family
- Participant List (Non-Credit) – ACLS, PALS, and PEARS
- Participant List (Credit) – ACLS and PALS
Instructors are responsible for ensuring all student information is complete and accurate. A $25 fee will be charged for incomplete or inaccurate submissions.
After the Course
All course submissions are completed online.
To issue AHA course completion cards, instructors must complete the appropriate online course information form and upload the completed participant list within 10 business days of the course.
There are separate online submission forms for credit and non-credit courses. Instructors must select the correct form when submitting.
Submission Requirements:
- Completing the appropriate online course information form (credit or non-credit)
- Upload the completed participant list form
All submissions must be complete and accurate. UNMC CCE will not edit or correct errors.
A late fee of $10 per day will be assessed for submissions received after the ten-business day deadline.
Please allow up to 30 days for issuance of AHA course completion cards.
Submit Course Information Online
Use the appropriate form below to complete your submission and upload your participant list.
The AHA requires that each student completes the course evaluation. Please make sure that all information is filled out. Missing information could cost an additional $25.
It is the policy of the UNMC Center for Continuing Education AHA Training Center to rent BLS and ALS manikins, AED Trainers, and other equipment used for AHA courses to Training Center-aligned instructors in good standing.
Equipment must be reserved at least two weeks in advance by sending an email to emstrauma@unmc.edu. Rental availability is on a first come first served basis. If equipment is not reserved, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. Complete the Equipment Rental Form and submit it via email or fax to 402-559-5915. All equipment rentals are due back on the date and time printed on the form.
Important:
- If you keep a piece of equipment beyond the initial pre-paid rental period, you will be charged an additional weekly rental rate.
- You are expected to return equipment clean (see manikin decontamination) and in proper working condition. You will be billed for any repairs that may be needed if the equipment is not in proper working condition or will be billed for the full replacement cost of equipment due to loss or destruction, regardless of cause.
- Failure to adhere to the equipment rental policy may result in the loss of your instructor rental privileges.
- Please give at least a 24-hour cancellation notice.
- If you would like to purchase an equipment, send us an email.
ACLS
- ACLS Cards - Credit (Submitted Roster) — $70
- ACLS Cards - Non-Credit (Submitted Roster) — $40
BLS & HS
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BLS & HS Cards (Submitted Roster) — $25
- HS K-12 Cards (Submitted Roster) – $8
PALS
- PALS Cards - Credit (Submitted Roster) — $70
- PALS Cards - Non-Credit (Submitted Roster) — $40
Questions?
Debbie Von Seggern-Johnson, NRP, EMSI
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
UNMC Center for Continuing Education