Drexel Division of CNE

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The AHA’s BLS Course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). This course is for both Initial Certification and Renewals.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM (2 seats left)Drexel Health Science Building

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course

The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). ACLS is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.

The ACLS course teaches:

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM (full)Drexel Health Science Building

Certificate in Simulation

This week-long intensive immersion course provides participants theory and hands-on training with leading-edge simulation skills using state-of-the-art computerized manikins (Human Patient Simulators, or HPS) and patient actors, also known as standardized patients (SP).
Programming covers a broad spectrum — from design and implementation of scenarios to setting up and running a simulation center. Participants completing the week-long course will earn a Drexel University "Certificate in Simulation."

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:00 AMVia Live Webcast
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Tue 1/07/25 at 9:00a
Wed 1/08/25 at 9:00a
Thu 1/09/25 at 9:00a
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM (full)Via Live Webcast
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Tue 5/13/25 at 9:00a
Wed 5/14/25 at 9:00a
Thu 5/15/25 at 9:00a
Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM (full)Via Live Webcast
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Tue 8/12/25 at 9:00a
Wed 8/13/25 at 9:00a
Thu 8/14/25 at 9:00a

Immersion in Simulation

This program will provide the essential information a nurse educator would need to incorporate simulation in a curriculum or a clinical setting. Simulation techniques for both the Human Patient Simulator and Standardized Patients will be presented. Debriefing techniques and moulage are also included.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AMVia Live Webcast
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Thu 8/07/25 at 9:00a

The Art and Science of Moulage

This half day hands on program will cover:
---The basics of moulage & building reality
---Manikins and Makeup: Moulage for Human Patient Simulator (HPS)
---Actors to Makeup: Moulage for Standardized Patients (SP)
---FX Basics: Creating Your Own Reality
---Clean up and Restoration

Academic Fast Track

The Drexel University Continuing Nursing Education "Academic Fast Track" program contains all essential information the new academic educator needs to know. The "Academic Fast Track" program includes the Drexel CNE "Certificate in Nursing/Health Professions Education" program and the "Immersion in Simulation" program.

Certificate in Nursing/Health Professions Education
The Certificate in Nursing/Health Professions Education program provides the essential need-to-know information for new academic faculty. The two-day intensive program offers insightful discussions about key aspects and expectations of the academic educator role from leaders in the field of nursing. This program will provide comprehensive education for educators working in an academic faculty role or those interested in a future academic faculty role.

Immersion in Simulation
This program will provide the essential information a nurse educator needs to incorporate simulation into the academic curriculum or healthcare setting. Simulation case development and implementation techniques for both the Human Patient Simulator and Standardized Patients will be presented. Debriefing techniques and moulage are also included.

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:00 AMVia Live Webcast
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Tue 8/05/25 at 8:00a
Wed 8/06/25 at 9:00a
Thu 8/07/25 at 9:00a

Certificate in Nursing/Health Professions Education

The Certificate in Nursing Education/Health Professions Education program provides an overview of essentials for academic faculty. The two-day program offers insightful discussion about key aspects of the academic educator role from leaders in the field. The program will provide comprehensive education for the academic faculty role or those interested in a future academic faculty role.

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 8:00 AMVia Live Webcast
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Tue 8/05/25 at 8:00a

Simulation Review for Certification

The theoretical and practical realms of various simulation techniques are presented as well as a review of the competencies for educators working in simulation. Strategies and challenges with simulation will also be presented.

Physician Assistant Board Review Course On Demand 2021-2023

Drexel Physician Assistant Board Review On Demand invites PA’s preparing for recertification, as well as recent graduates, the preparation needed for Physician Assistant National Recertification Examination and the overall improvement of medical knowledge recall.