We are constantly developing new courses and re-evaluating our existing courses. If you or your organization have a requirement for a course that is not listed, please contact us.


ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pre-Requisites: Current BCLS-CPR card and a basic working knowledge of EKG Rhythm interpretation. Study in the AHA Textbook of ACLS is recommended.

After the ACLS course is successfully completed and the ACLS exam is passed, Medical Advancement Center will issue a CE Certificate. The American Heart Association will issue an ACLS Provider Card. It usually takes about 2 weeks to receive the ACLS card. Please register early so you will have time to work with the the pre-class study materials that we provide.  An American Heart Association ACLS textbook is required for the course. This book can be purchased at the class or from the American Heart Association for $50.00.

2 Day Certification Course
16 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $175.00 ea

Fees collected do not represent income to the American Heart Association.


ACLS Re-Certification

Pre-Requisites: Current ACLS Provider Card. Study in the American Heart Association's textbook of ACLS is recommended. 

After the ACLS course is successfully completed and the ACLS exam is passed, Medical Advancement Center will issue a CE Certificate. The American Heart Association will issue an ACLS Provider Card. It usually takes about 2 weeks to receive the ACLS card. Please register early so you will have time to work with the the pre-class study materials that we provide.  An American Heart Association ACLS textbook is required for the course. This book can be purchased at the class or from the American Heart Association for $50.00.

1 Day Re-Certification Course
6 CE Credit Issued

Individual Rate: $125.00 ea

Fees collected do not represent income to the American Heart Association.


BCLS, CPR & AED Certification

Get your mandatory American Heart Association CPR certification.  AED and BCLS will be covered in addition to CPR for adults, children and infants.  Upon successful completion of this course the student will receive an American Heart Association BCLS Card.

We can also provide group classes at your facility.

1/2 Day Course

Full Certification: $45.00 ea

Fees collected do not represent income to the American Heart Association.


IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal - California State Board Certification

This program conforms to the State Board of Vocational Nurses criteria for IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal. Upon successful completion, LVN's will receive lifetime state licensure. RN's may attend to update their skills and knowledge, however state certification for RN's is not required. Also see our 1 day Phlebotomy & Blood Withdrawal Certification course.

Course Topics:

4 Day Course
36 CE Credits Issued to LVNs & RNs

Individual Rate: $295.00 ea

A word about IV Therapy and State Certification

For those of you familiar with our courses, you will see that our class times have changed for IV Therapy. This change was mandated by the state. They will no longer accept home study time as counting towards the minimum 29 hr. of lecture and 7 hr. of clinical time. We have also been told they will no long accept Internet/Web based time toward the minimum requirements, so please be very careful when selecting your course provider.


IV Skills Update for RNs & LVNs

For the IV Certified LVN or RN who wants to refresh or renew their mechanical skills in establishing an IV, you may attend the last two days of our four day IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal course.

Course Topics:

2 Day Course

Individual Rate: $175.00 ea

Phlebotomy & Blood Withdrawal

This course is designed to teach phlebotomy (blood withdrawal) protocols, including proper vacutainer selection, labeling and patient identification.  Student will perform simulated and live venipunctures. This program conforms to the State Board of Vocational Nurses criteria for LVN certification. Upon successful completion, LVNs will receive a state license. RNs, Paramedics, and MAs will receive a certificate of completion.  Also see our four day IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal course.

Course topics:

Please Note: CRT's may also earn their State License by attending this course, however advance notification of attendance is required to insure that the contrast and anaphylaxis material is avalable.

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $175.00 ea

IV Therapy For Radiology Technicians - California State Certification

This course introduces the radiology technologist (CRT) to the basic skills necessary to safely perform venipunctures  for contrast x-rays. Upon successful completion of this course, CRTs will receive State Certification to perform venipunctures. This course is certified by the American Society Of Radiologic Technologist, Department Of Education, ASRT #CAZ0134002.

Course topics:

Please note: CRTs may also earn their State License by attending our Phlebotomy & Blood Withdrawal course, however advance notifications is required to insure that the contrast and anaphylaxis material is available.

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $175.00 ea

PICC Line Insertion and Management

This course is designed to train RN's how to establish long term venous access using PICC Lines. Detailed instruction on upper torso PICC insertion is provided. Students will perform  simulated insertions. This is a very popular course and is great for the RN that wants to advance their skill set.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
Lunch is included
8 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $200.00 ea

Basic EKG's & Monitor Technician Course

Learn to read and monitor EKGs. This class is intended to prepare health care professionals to attain a position as a fully trained EKG technician.

Course Topics:

4 Day Course
24 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $225.00 ea

Advanced EKG's & 12 Lead Interpretation

This course is designed for the critical care nurse. Learn to read 12-Lead EKG infarction patterns and correlate them to ACLS treatment criteria. Upon successful completion the student will receive an American Heart Association ACLS Certification and will have an advanced understanding of the monitoring and management of the cardiac patient with acute myocardial infarction. Also see our one day 12-Lead EKG & Myocardial Infarction Interpretation course..

3 Day Course
24 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $175.00 ea

12 Lead EKG & Myocardial Infarction Interpretation

It is relatively easy to understand 12 lead EKGs and diagnose MI’s, let us show you. The purpose of this class is to extend the ACLS protocol so that you can identify those patients with infarction patterns requiring immediate intervention. Myocardial infarction patterns are easily seen and this knowledge of EKGs will help you identify a patient's risk level.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Telemetry Nursing

This course is designed to prepare nurses to work in Telemetry Units. Emphasis is place on cardiac pathophysiology and it's interrelation with other disease sequlae. Basic anatomy, physiology and treatment rational are discussed for the cardiac, pulmonary, renal, endocrine and neurological systems.

Course Modules:

4 Day Course
24 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $295.00 ea

Introduction To Basic Critical Care

This course is devoted to helping nurses transition from the medical surgical area into intensive care. This program integrates basic critical care pathology with sequelae and treatment rationale.

Course Modules:

5 Day Course
40 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $325.00 ea

ER Nursing: Triage To Treatment

This course is designed to help prepare a nurse to work in the fast moving pace of the emergency department. Special attention is devoted to triaging for interactive disease processes.

Course Topics:

Please note: ACLS Certification is highly recommended for the ER nurses. If you are not ACLS certified, please consider registering for our ACLS Certification course.

3 Day Course
18 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $225.00 ea

CCRN Exam Preparation

Review to become a CCRN "Par Excellence", for you and your patients. Accept the challenge to be the best, as the criticality of our patients rises to new heights of complexity. This class will help prepare you to complete the CCRN exam successfully.

Course Topics:

4 Day Course
24 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $325.00 ea

Chemotherapy Update

Update yourself on the new Chemotherapy treatments and protocols for HIV and cancer patients. Protect you and your patient's safety; learn the new pharmacological and treatment modalities. This course does not fulfill Chemotherapy certification requirements, but will provide information to facilitate safe infusion protocols for you and your patient.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Elder Care, Physiology of Aging

This course is for nurses and other health care providers who work with elderly patients in a variety of settings, such as acute care, long-term care and home care. Elder care has many challenges due to the physiological changes that occur with aging. We will address the physical, cognitive and emotional aspects of aging and focus on how to manage the patient more effectively.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

First Aid

This course includes instruction on recognizing the signs and symptoms of sudden illness or injury, and how to respond while maintaining your own safety.  A comprehensive illustrated workbook is provided.  Upon successful completion a 2-year certification card will be awarded.

Course Topics:

1/2 Day Course

Individual Rate: $65.00 ea

Grass & Weeds, "Natural Meds" Impact on Nursing Care

This course is designed to introduce nurses and other health care providers to alternative and complementary therapies in health care management. This course will help you gain an appreciation for the role of "natural medicines". The use of herbs and supplements will be discussed, along with their dosages, administration, side effects and adverse reactions.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Introduction to Autoimmune Diseases & Therapies, "Blooming Biologics"

Take a new look at Immunologic Diseases. There are 81 autoimmune diseases that have now been identified. The good news is, there are more than steroids and analgesics available as treatments. There are new drugs that turn the disease off and prevent further deterioration. The objectives of this course are to teach about new diagnoses and therapies, including DNA antigens and biologics, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Introduction to Home Health Nursing

This course is designed to help the hospital nurse transition into home health nursing. Particular attention is paid to job expectations and terminology used in home health care.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Radiology For Nurses

Look at a chest X-ray and learn how to differentiate findings. There will be correlation between CXR and medical intervention presented. Expand your autonomy. This is not replacement of radiology interpretation, but a better comprehension of patient symptoms and management.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Renew Your Skills, to Re-Enter Nursing

This class is designed for nurses who want to review, update and refresh nursing skills which may have become dormant. Nurses who have been out of nursing for more than 2 years are finding it difficult to re-enter the profession. However their are now some facilities that will consider nurses that have completed refesher coures.

This course includes modules that cover:

4 Day Course
20 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $350.00 ea

Ventilator Management & Respiratory Emergencies

This course was designed to facilitate the nurse to manage a patient with mechanical ventilation.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea

Wound Care Assessment & Management

As our patient population grows older, so does their skin. Not only are nurses faced with more complicated "skin management" but also with new and greater options for wound care. This course will provide a review of the various types of wounds with possible interventions for each wound type. This not a state certification class but is a thorough introduction to wound classification and management.

Course Topics:

1 Day Course
6 CE Credits Issued

Individual Rate: $150.00 ea