College of The Albemarle (COA) operates the only American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center in the area and offers a variety of classes for both the general public and medical professionals.
Course offerings range from basic CPR for the general public to advanced life support courses for local emergency medical services (EMS) providers, nurses, physicians and other allied health professionals.
Potential students, including those enrolled in any of the health sciences classes at COA, can find a class offering that will meet their requirements for enrollment.
AHA Classes Online
AHA offers many of their classes online, available on their website at Online AHA. Following completion of an online class, you’ll need to demonstrate your hands-on skills while in the presence of a certified AHA instructor.
The AHA Training Center offers monthly Basic Life Support (BLS) skill review sessions proctored by certified instructors. Those choosing the online option will need to attend one of these sessions to officially complete the course.
Dates for Basic Life Support (BLS) renewal sessions are listed under the schedule of classes. For the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) online class, the AHA Training Center will facilitate skills review and megacode completion on an individual basis. Please call 252-335-0821 ext. 2286 for more information about completing the skills portion of ACLS or PALS courses.
Class Descriptions
Classes for the General Public
These classes are generally provided on an as-needed basis and we have not scheduled any courses for 2019. Each of the classes listed below cost $55. If you’re interested in a class, please call the AHA Training Center at 252-335-0821 ext. 2286, or email stephanie_loftis34@albemarle.edu.
Classes for Medical Professionals and Students in Medical Fields
2019 Class Schedules
Cost: $55. You’ll also need to purchase the BLS student manual.
All courses will be held on the Elizabeth City Campus, room C 110.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 4 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| March 22 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| April 1 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| April 27 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| May 6 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| May 18 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| June 6 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| June 22 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| July 1 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| July 20 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Aug. 5 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| Aug. 17 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Sep. 2 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| Sep. 21 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Oct. 7 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 4 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Dec. 2 | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| Dec. 15 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Cost: $35. Visit onlineaha.org to enroll.
You’ll need to complete the entire online class prior to your skills review session. Please bring your certificate to confirm that you’ve completed the online class. The sessions listed below will be held on COA’s Elizabeth City Campus, building C, room 110. Reviews will be completed by appointment only. Appointments are made in advance and scheduled every fifteen minutes starting at 1 p.m.
| Dates |
|---|
| Feb. 21 |
| March 28 |
| April 25 |
| May 23 |
| June 27 |
| July 25 |
| Aug. 22 |
| Sep. 26 |
| Oct. 24 |
| Nov. 21 |
| Dec. 18 |
To register and schedule your skills appointment, please contact the AHA Training Center at 252-335-0821 ext. 2286, or by email at stephanie_loftis34@albemarle.edu.
Cost: $75. You’ll also need to purchase the ACLS student manual.
All courses will be held on the Elizabeth City Campus, room C 110.
| Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|
| April 13 – 14 | 8:30 a.m. |
| July 13 – 14 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Oct. 12 – 13 | 8:30 a.m. |
Cost: $75. You’ll also need to purchase the ACLS student manual.
All classes will be held on the Elizabeth City Campus, room C 110. Morning and evening course offerings are available throughout the year.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 9 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| March 21 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| April 15 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| May 16 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| June 8 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| July 8 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| July 18 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| August 15 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| Sep. 14 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 17 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| Dec. 14 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
To register for ACLS classes, please contact the AHA Training Center at 252-335-0821 ext. 2285, or by email at michael_whitehurst@albemarle.edu.
Cost: $75. You’ll also need to purchase the PALS student manual.
All classes will be held on the Elizabeth City Campus, room C 110.
| Dates | Start Time |
|---|---|
| May 4 – 5 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Aug. 10 – 11 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Nov. 9 – 10 | 8:30 a.m. |
Cost: $75. You’ll also need to purchase the PALS student manual.
All classes will be held on COA’s Elizabeth City Campus, room C 110.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 10 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| June 9 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| July 11 | 4 – 10 p.m. |
| Sep. 15 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Dec. 15 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
To register for PALS courses, please contact the AHA Training Center at 252-335-0821 ext. 2285, or email michael_whitehurst@albemarle.edu.
