Program overview
Northern California Kaiser Facilities have resumed all AHA training courses. Courses are being conducted under CDC recommended PPE guidelines. Students are required to bring their own mask and writing utensil. Gloves will be available.
- Download the flyer for more information.
Life support certification card renewal
- Visit Global Medical Response (GMR) to view a list of available classes by facility
- Select the version of the certification you need to complete.
- Bring proof of current AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS card OR your AHA Heartcode BLS/ACLS/PALS (Part 1) course completion.
- Follow instructions below to complete renewal.
- Present your completed card to your manager immediately for it to be recorded and validated in eSmartFile Manager and HRconnect.
BLS renewal
- All BLS renewals are in-person learning format.
- HeartCode assignments are no longer required.
- Please bring your AHA BLS Providers manual to class.
ACLS and PALS renewal
- In-person classes available.
- Online pretest required. Direction for access will be emailed.
Expired (BLS, ACLS or PALS) or new certification request
- Click here for more information.
- If using HeartCode, check to see if you have access to HealthStream and an assignment loaded in your “To-Do” list.
- Locate your HealthStream Administrator in the table below and e-mail them for registration assistance. HeartCode assignments must be requested at least 72 hours ahead of a scheduled class to allow time for completion of the online course. You will need to provide the following information:
- Name
- NUID
- Facility
- The name of the certification that you need to complete.
Note: Please allow adequate time to complete the online course prior to your hands-on class. Courses assignments should not be requested on the same day as the selected hands-on class date.
HealthStream assignment request administrators
| Service Area | Medical center | Email request to |
|---|---|---|
| Northern California | For regional offices and roles, AACC, KPACC | Carrie Waters |
| Central Valley | Manteca, Modesto (KFH) | CVA CEPI Team |
| Central Valley | Manteca, Modesto, Stockton, Tracy (TPMG) | CVA DONCP Team |
| Diablo | Antioch (KFH) | Beth Hill |
| Diablo | Antioch and Walnut Creek (TPMG) | Mallory Blacker |
| Diablo | Walnut Creek (KFH) | Jennifer Reber |
| East Bay | Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Pinole, Richmond | EBY Card Renewals |
| Fresno | Fresno (KFH) | Elizabeth Nobleman |
| Fresno | Fresno (TPMG - staff outside the emergency department) | John F. Gomez |
| GSAA | Fremont, San Leandro | Greg Rocco |
| Marin Sonoma | San Rafael | Mona Muse |
| Marin Sonoma | Santa Rosa | Debra Baumann |
| Napa Solano | Medical Office Buildings | Joella Oribello |
| Napa Solano | Vacaville (KFH) | Vivian Dumpit |
| Napa Solano | Vacaville (TPMG-ED) | Mildred McGillvray |
| Napa Solano | Vallejo (KFH) | Michaela Davis, Vivian Dumpit |
| Redwood City | Redwood City (KFH) | Nursing Professional Development |
| Redwood City | Redwood City (TPMG) | Kristen Hoy |
| Roseville | Roseville | Latanna Jefferson |
| Roseville | Roseville (TPMG) | North Valley HealthStream Admin |
| Sacramento | Sacramento (KFH) | SAC CEPI HealthStream Admin |
| Sacramento | Sacramento (TPMG) | North Valley HealthStream Admin |
| San Francisco | San Francisco (KFH) | Jason Thai |
| San Francisco | San Francisco (TPMG) | Charlotte Tavakoli |
| San Jose | San Jose (KFH) | Luis Barberia |
| San Jose | San Jose (TPMG) | Traci Beebe |
| Santa Clara | Santa Clara | Jessica A. Mercer |
| South Sacramento | South Sacramento (KFH) | Nancy Foster |
| South Sacramento | South Sacramento (TPMG) | SSC DONCP Team |
| South San Francisco | South San Francisco (KFH) | Jessica Panlasigui |
| South San Francisco | South San Francisco (TPMG) | Stacey Liu |
Important information for managers
- Confirm that MyOrg is current and accurately reflects your direct reports.
- Submit Cards of Completion daily to HR(i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) for validation and updates.
- Submit in eSmartFile Manager.
- For questions, please reach out to the local HR Risk Consultant.
- Escalate any barriers or issues to your local leadership.
Resources
- American Heart Association Class Connector Search
- For SEIU Staff who need AHA classes: HeartShare has a number of AHA courses and continuing education for all eligible SEIU members covered via The Ed Fund.
- The Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health in Richmond, CA offers BLS HeartCode classes. For more information, please email Tammy Arnold.
Life support and course completion requirements regional policy
- Visit KP NCAL Policy Tech.
- In the Site dropdown menu select “Northern CA Region.”
- In the search bar enter “Life Support and Course Completion Requirements NCAL Regional Policy.”
Contacts
HeartCode for ACLS and PALS Issues
Contact your facility lead.
GMR (formerly NCTI) class locations and scheduling
- Visit the Kaiser Employees Continuing Education GMR (formerly NCTI) Portal for a list of available classes across the region.
- Consult with your local DCEPI or DONCP for questions/needs regarding local class options.
- For additional classes: Contact your facility lead.
AHA certification card submissions
- Consult with your local HR Rep.