Community Training Center/CPR Training
Excuse me, but do you know CPR? Let us teach you. It might just save a life! Our Community Training Center provides Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS), training to health care professionals.” In addition we provide Heart Saver, First Aid, and CPR/AED courses to schools, corporations, child care providers, and anyone else who wants to learn how to help out in an emergency. All of the classes are taught according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Our courses are taught by certified AHA Instructors in a fun and easy to learn environment.
To start learning how to save a life and for more information, please select from the list of training courses.
Location:
MTC – EAST CAMPUS (Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)
Instructor-led training course for those who want to become a BLS Instructor. Instructor Candidates must have a current AHA BLS Provider Card and must be proficient in all BLS provider skills.
Before registering for this course, please email: mtccommunitytraining@manateeschools.net or call (941) 752-8100, x47156 to receive information on how to become an AHA BLS Certified Instructor.
Must have at the class the following: Latest Edition of AHA BLS Instructor & Provider Manual
Location:
MTC – East Campus (Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)
Heart Code Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives during cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.
What Is HeartCode BLS?
HeartCode BLS is a blended learning course that allows you to complete your BLS Provider or Renewal certification in two parts.
Part 1: Complete the Online Course (Required First)
Before attending the hands-on skills session, you must purchase and complete the HeartCode BLS online course. The online course has a separate fee and is not included in the cost of the hands-on skills session.
The self-paced online course includes:
After successfully completing the online course, you will receive an AHA HeartCode BLS Course Completion Certificate.
The online course is offered through Manatee Technical College.
Register for the online course here: https://manateetech.instructure.com/register
Join Code: WG8X9F
Part 2: Register for Your Hands-On Skills Session
Once you have completed the online course, register below for your instructor-led hands-on skills session (approximately 1–2 hours).
During this session, you will practice and demonstrate your BLS skills with an instructor.
Please upload your AHA HeartCode BLS Course Completion Certificate as part of your registration for the skills session.
You must successfully complete both the online course and the in-person skills session to receive your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years.
Location:
MTC – East Campus, Wells Building (5540 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)
After completing the online course, register below to reserve your hands-on skills session.
Use the following join code: WG8X9F
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest.
This course is the hands-on practice and skills session only and is listed under, “Heartcode BLS Hands-On Training”.
But what is HeartCode BLS?
Simply put, it is just another way to complete a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider or renewal course.
HeartCode BLS consists of two components:
- eLearning, in which the student completes an online course in a self-directed manner at their own pace in the comfort of their home or any other place of their choosing. The online component of the HeartCode BLS course uses a variety of learning assets – such as dramatizations, eSimulations, self-directed learning and interactive activities to teach students the knowledge and skills of BLS. After successful completion of all steps, including passing a written test, students will receive a HeartCode BLS course completion certificate.
- an Instructor-led hands-on skills practice and skills testing session (~1-2 hours)
Students need to pass both components in order to receive an AHA BLS completion card. The completion card is valid for 2 years.
This course is the hands-on practice and skills testing session only. You need to purchase and complete the HeartCode BLS eLearning course prior to this course and bring your completed AHA HeartCode BLS Certificate to the classroom. The online course is offered by MTC under Heartcode BLS Online Training.
First you need to purchase and complete the HeartCode BLS “eLearning” course prior to attending this course (https://ShopCPR.heart.org) and bring your completed AHA HeartCode BLS Certificate to the classroom.
Must have at the class the following: AHA Heartcode BLS Certificate
Location:
MTC – East Campus (Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)
This course is the hands-on practice and skills session only.
HeartCode PALS is an alternative delivery method for an AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider or update course.
HeartCode PALS consist of two components:
- comprehensive eLearning, in which students completes an online course in a self-directed manner at their own pace in the comfort of their home or any other place of their choosing. The online component uses eSimulation technology to allow students to assess and treat patients in virtually healthcare settings. In this environment students apply their knowledge to real time decision making and skills development. To enter the course students must first complete the PALS pre-course self assessment. Students are then presented with 12 in-hospital patient cases and a team dynamics lesson. Cases can be repeated as many times as necessary to pass. After completion of all steps, including a written exam, students will receive an AHA HeartCode PALS completion certificate.
- an Instructor-led hands-on practice and skills testing session (~4-5 hours)
Students need to pass both components in order to receive an AHA PALS course completion card. The card is valid for 2 years.
This course is the hands-on practice and skills testing session only. You need to purchase and complete the HeartCode PALS eLearning course prior to this course (https://ShopCPR.heart.org) and bring your completed AHA HeartCode PALS Certificate to the classroom.
First you need to purchase and complete the HeartCode PALS “eLearning” course prior to attending this course (https://ShopCPR.heart.org) and bring your completed AHA HeartCode PALS Certificate to the classroom.
Must have at the class the following:
Current AHA PALS Card,)
AHA Heartcode PALS Certificate,
The latest edition of PALS Provider Manual
Location:
Manatee Technical College – East Campus (Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)
This course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card to meet job, regulatory or other requirements and for anyone who just wants to learn Basic First Aid, CPR and the use of an AED to be able to help in an emergency.
In this Instructor-led course, students will learn the basics of First Aid, the most common life-threatening emergencies, how to recognize them and how to help. Students will also learn how to recognize when someone needs CPR, how to call for help and how to perform CPR and use an AED. Skills are taught using AHA’s practice-while-watching technique, which allows the Instructor to observe the participants and provide immediate feedback.
The most important goal of this course is to teach students how to
- recognize when something is wrong
- get help on the way by calling 911
- giving First Aid care or performing CPR until someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over
During the course, students need to pass skills tests in order to receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED completion card. The card is valid for 2 years.
Location:
Manatee Technical College -EAST CAMPUS (Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)
Safe Sitter® Programs at MTC
Whether you are looking for a comprehensive one-day certification or an immersive summer experience, MTC offers Safe Sitter® training designed to prepare young teens for the responsibilities of caregiving. These courses cover topics such as: safety, childcare, first aid, basic CPR and business skills to run a babysitting business.
Safe Sitter® Essentials (Standard)
Safe Sitter® Summer Camp (Seasonal)
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Training Course Video
Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
Have Questions? Contact us!
Manatee Technical College
Community Training Center/CPR Training
5540 Lakewood Ranch Blvd,
Charlie Wells Law Enforcement and Allied Health Building,
Bradenton, FL 34211
Call 941.752.8100
Email: MTCCommunityTraining@manateeschools.net
Today’s childcare recommendations have changed, and this class helps grandparents stay up to date. Taught by a Registered Nurse and certified Safe Sitter® Instructor, this course covers modern safety practices, behavior management, CPR, first aid, and tips for building strong grandparent-child relationships.
For full program details, upcoming class dates, locations, and registration, visit the Safe Sitter Program page