Workshops & Programs FAQ
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What workshops does the Resuscitation Academy offer?
The Resuscitation Academy currently offers workshops ranging in duration from a half day to three days of lectures, discussion and hands-on experience to help improve cardiac arrest survival in your community. Taught by EMS physician and operations leaders, courses are designed to give attendees the tools they need to undertake quality improvement projects in their communities.
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Who should attend?
RA workshops are designed for EMS medical directors and operations staff in positions of leadership with the ability to effect change in their departments. Occasionally, workshops are offered specifically for dispatchers, telecommunicators, EMTs and paramedic training officers.
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Where are Resuscitation Academy workshops held?
The Resuscitation Academy conducts its programs in Seattle, Washington. We also work closely with other communities in North America where local experts conduct workshops using some of our content. Our collaboration extends to thought leaders in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Together, these entities constitute the Global Resuscitation Alliance — a network committed to improving resuscitation outcomes worldwide.
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How do I apply to attend a workshop?
Currently, our workshops are by invitation only. Preference is given to organizations that send representatives from their complete Chain of Survival (such as a Medical Director, EMS Chief, and Comms Center Manager) and commit to implementing a quality improvement program upon their return home.
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What is the tuition for a Resuscitation Academy workshop?
Most workshops and events held in Seattle are offered at no charge thanks to generous support from our sponsors. Workshops held elsewhere may have a small fee to cover expenses.
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Do RA workshops offer Continuing Medical Education credits (CMEs)?
No, we currently do not offer CMEs. Attendees receive a certification of completion.
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What’s the dress code for workshop participants?
Attendees should wear either an EMS uniform or business casual attire. If you are attending the High-Performance CPR workshop, wear comfortable clothes appropriate for doing CPR (long pants, close-toed shoes, short sleeve shirt).
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Once I’m in Seattle, how do I get to the workshop location?
The workshop organizer will provide you with the meeting location and time. Participants are responsible for getting to the main meeting location. Bus, cab, private vehicle, or walking are all reasonable options.
What if I need to cancel?
We are overwhelmed by more applicants than we can accommodate. Therefore, if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that someone from the waiting list may attend.
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Are there downloadable resources available?
Yes, check out our Resource Library to download free resources for strengthening each link in the chain of survival.
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Can I post Resuscitation Academy resources to my website or social media?
We love sharing. While the Resuscitation Academy material is trademarked, please feel free to post links to our content to other websites or social media. We just ask that you give credit to the Resuscitation Academy.
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How can my organization host a Resuscitation Academy workshop in our community?
The Resuscitation Academy is committed to collaborating with communities around the world. Communities seeking to implement the 10 Steps to Improve Resuscitation are encouraged to first attend a workshop in Seattle. During your participation, a Resuscitation Academy faculty member will meet with you to discuss your goals and create an action plan for implementing a workshop in your community. Email us for details.