Vernon Health offers a variety of education and certification courses designed to support our staff, fellow healthcare professionals, and community members. These classes range from basic introductory skills to advanced clinical training and help ensure safe, informed responses to medical situations. Each course includes a clear description and certification details so participants can choose the training that best meets their needs. If you have questions, our education team is here to help.
Safe Sitter prepares youth ages 11–13 with the basics of safe childcare, including health and safety skills, choking management, using 911, behavior management, and responding to emergencies. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., require students to bring a lunch, and have a $50 fee.
This course teaches essential skills for recognizing and managing sudden cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, and stroke. It is designed for healthcare professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies. The fee is $240, which includes materials and lunch.
This renewal course is for participants with a current ACLS certification. It reinforces emergency cardiovascular care skills and updates participants on best practices. The fee is $220 and includes materials and lunch.
This course covers CPR, ventilations, AED use, and relief of choking for adults, children, and infants. It is designed for healthcare professionals who have never been certified or whose certification has lapsed. The fee is $50.
This renewal course is for those currently certified in BLS and focuses on reinforcing core lifesaving skills and guidelines. The fee is $50.
Heartsaver CPR/AED trains community members and non-healthcare rescuers to respond to emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. This course does not meet CPR requirements for healthcare programs. The fee is $50.
This course provides basic first-aid training, including OSHA-recommended content, through a video-based, scenario-driven teaching approach. It is ideal for workplace or community settings. The fee is $50.
ALSO provides maternity care teams with evidence-based training to manage obstetric emergencies using a standardized, team-based approach. It supports patient safety and improved maternal outcomes.
This introductory EKG course reviews heart anatomy, physiology, and electrical conduction, while teaching participants to identify common arrhythmias through strip interpretation. A competency test is included. The fee is $135.
This course covers basic electrophysiology, ECG measurements, arrhythmias, and essential ACLS medications, including their use during cardiac emergencies. It is ideal for healthcare providers seeking additional training. The fee is $75.
IV Training teaches healthcare professionals the knowledge and basic skills needed for peripheral IV insertion and venipuncture, along with complication management. Completion does not guarantee clinical competency, which is determined by each facility. The fee is $200.
NRP provides evidence-based education on newborn resuscitation using online modules and hands-on team-based simulations. The course includes online testing and a skills session lasting about 3.5 hours. The fee is $170.
This course teaches healthcare professionals to identify and manage infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary emergencies. It emphasizes early recognition, prevention, and resuscitation. The fee is $240 and includes materials and lunch.
This renewal course reinforces PALS skills for participants with a current certification, focusing on recognizing respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac emergencies in children. The fee is $220.
PEARS helps healthcare workers who do not regularly treat critically ill children recognize early signs of respiratory failure or shock and initiate appropriate stabilization. The fee is $90.
At Vernon Health, we’re committed to providing patient-centered, compassionate care wherever you are in your health journey. Explore our trusted providers and convenient locations to find the right support for you.