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Hospital Education

Clinical Education for Good Samaritan Hospital employees is approved by the Board of Registered Nursing for Continuing Education Units. All employees are eligible to utilize our educational opportunities. For more information about any of the following, please email us at Education@GoodSam.Org or call the GSH Clinical Education Coordinator at 213-977-2348.

Registration for classes:
Pre-registration for all classes is needed as we do not allow for walk-ins. Registration can be done online or by downloading the Registration Form here, and submitting it according to the Registration Guidelines.

Class registration must be received no later than 5 days before the date of the selected class.

Cancellation Policy:
It is the goal of the Education Department of Good Samaritan Hospital to not cancel scheduled education courses; however, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any course due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. Courses will be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance. Registered participants will be notified by phone. Full refund of course fee/ deposit will be issued if class is cancelled by the Education Department.

If participant decides to cancel, the education department must be notified at least 48 hours in advance (excluding weekends) prior to the date of the class. GSH employees will forfeit their deposit if they fail to attend or did not adhere to the 48 hour cancellation policy. Exception to this policy will be made if the staff was called in by management. For non-GSH employees, full refund of course fee less 20% administrative fee will be mailed if cancellation was made within 48 hours of originally scheduled class. No refund will be issued if registration was cancelled less than 48 hours or if “no show.”

Our Hospital Education Program includes:
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ACLS
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • ACLS Renewal Dates: Jan. 23, March 14, May 9, July 9, September 5, December 9
      • ACLS Provider Dates: January 22, 23, March 13, 14, May 8, 9, July 8, 9, September 4,5, December 8,9
      • Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • Course Requirements: Participants must have a current AHA ACLS Provider book prior to and during the class. Employees may borrow book from the education department. For renewal please include a copy of yoru current ACLS card with registration.
      • CEUs: 14 continuing education contact hours for Provider 7 continuing education contact hours for Renewal
      • Course Fee:
        $100 refundable deposit for GSH employees if class is mandatory;
        $125 for Provider fee for GSH employees if class is not mandatory;
        $75 for Renewal fee for GSH employees if class is not mandatory.

Advance Directives
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: February 29, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: February 20, 2008
      • Location: Nursing Education Classroom (NEC) - Lucas Building
      • CEUs: 4 Hours
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee
        $ 100 for non-GSH employee

BASIC EKG - Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Treatment Modalities
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • Basic ECGCertification Dates: March 4, 5, 6, July 14, 15, 17
      • Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • CEUs: 19.5 continuing education contact hours.
      • Course Textbook: ECGS made Easy (Third Edition)
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GSH employees.
        $300 fee for non-GSH employees including book.
        * Course fee includes book

BLS
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • BLS Renewal Dates: January 8, February 19, March 18, April 7, May 7, June 16, August 14, October 14, November 6
      • Class Time: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
      • BLS Provider Dates: February 7, July 30
      • Class Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • CEUs: No CEUs offered
      • Course Requirement: Participants must have a current AHA BLS Health Care Provider book prior to and during the class. Employees may borrow book from the Education Department. For renewal please include a copy of your current BLS card with registration.
      • Course Fee:

        Provider - $40 for GSH if not mandatory;
        Renewal - $30 for GSH if not mandatory
CARDIOVASCULAR SYMPOSIUM
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      • Program Coordinator: Shahin Thomas
      • Date: October 24
      • Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 P.M.
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Street Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: Lucas St. parking structure across the street from conference center
      • CEUs: 7 continuing education contact hours
      • Course Fee:

        $25 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR GSH EMPLOYEES.
        $90 fee for non-GSH employees.
        $150 on site registration. Lunch is not guaranteed for on site registration.

        No refund or cancellation received after October 18, 2008.

        * Course fee includes handouts and continental breakfast , lunch and parking validation
CHEMOTHERAPY CLASS
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: March 27 and 28 and Sept. 25 and 26, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: March 10, 2008 and September 8, 2008
      • Location: Nursing Education Classroom (NEC) - Lucas Building
      • CEUs: Contact Education Department
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee
        $150 for non-GSH employee

CONTINUOUS RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY (CRRT)
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • CRRT Basic: Feb. 15, July 16
      • ClassTime: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
      • CRRT Refresher Course: May 13, November 20
      • ClassTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • CEUs: 6 continuing education contact hours (Initial). 3 continuing education contact hours (Refresher).
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GSH employees.
        $40 fee (Refresher)
        $100 fee (Initial) for non-GSH employees.

HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • Dates: Feb. 5, November 11
      • Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
      • Location: Moseley-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: On Lucas Avenue across from Conference Center
      • CEU: 4 continuing education hour
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GSH employees
        $75 for non-GSH employees
CRITICAL CARE PROGRAM
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • Dates: March 17, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28 April 1, August 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, and 18.
      • Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • Course Requirement: Participant must attend all sessions.
      • Course Textbook: Course Textbook: Thelan's Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management (5th Edition)
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GSH employees
        $850 fee for non-GSH Employees
        * Course fee includes book & syllabus

CUSTOMER SERVICE
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: April 2, 3, 8, and 10, 2008
      • Times: 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center - Auditorium
      • CEUs: Contact Education Department
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee
        For GHS employees only

FIRE SAFETY CLASS
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: February 26, April 22, July 23, Sept. 18, and Nov. 7, 2008
      • Times: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center - Auditorium
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee
        $ 45 fee for non-GSH employee
      • Fire card will be issued to all participants after successful completion of the course

INTERQUAL TRAINING
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: February 12 or 13, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: January 31, 2008
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        No deposit for GHS employee if mandatory
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee if not mandatory
        $150 fee for non-GSH employee
      • CEUs: 7 hours

INTRA AORTIC BALLOON PUMP CLASS
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • Basic Course Date: April 17, October 10
      • Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
      • Refresher: Jan. 24, June 5
      • Time: 8:00AM-11:00AM
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • CEUs: 5 continuing education contact hours for Initial. 3 continuing education contact hours for Refresher.
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for all GSH employees
        $50 fee (Refresher)
        $100 fee (Initial) for non-GSH employees.

MEDICAL/SURGICAL (NEW GRAD) PROGRAM
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa de Guzman
      • Dates: February 12, 14, 22, 26, 28 2008 June 10, 13, 19, 24, 26 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
      • Location: Moseley- Salvatori Conference center
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course requirement: Participants must attend all 5 days
      • Course fee:
        No deposit for GHS employee if mandatory
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee if not mandatory
        $750 fee for non-GSH employee
      • CEUs: Contact Education Department
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING SYMPOSIUM
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: November 20, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: November 10, 2008
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center - Auditorium
      • Parking: Not validated
      • CEUs: 6.5 hrs
      • Course fee:
        $ 40 for GHS employees
        $150 for non-GHS employees $ 30 for students Walk-ins:
        $75 for GHS employees
        $175 for non-GHS employees
        $ 45 for students
MEDICAL SURGICAL SKILLS FAIR
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: September 11, 12, 16, 17, 2008
      • Times: 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Mandatory for GHS employees

NEONATAL RESUSCITATION CERTIFICATION
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      • Course Facilitator: Pearl Dahm
      • Certification Dates: March 20, August 14
      • Time: 8:00-5 PM
      • Recertification Dates: January 16, April 17, May 21, June 19, July 14, Sept 11, Oct 15, Nov 12
      • Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
      • Location: Nursing Education Classroom, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • Course Requirements: Participants are required to have the current AHA Neonatal Resuscitation textbook prior to and during the class. GSH employees may borrow a book from Education Department. For recertification, please include copy current NRP card with registration.
      • CEUs: 8 continuing education contact hours for Initial Certification 4 continuing education contact hours for Re-certification
      • Course Fee:
        $40 refundable deposit for GSH employees if mandatory.
        $40 fee for GSH employees if not mandatory.
        $160 fee (Certification),
        $100 fee (Recertification) for non-GSH employees.
        Both prices excluding textbook.
NICU TRAINING PROGRAM
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      • Course Facilitator: Pearl Dahm
      • Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27
      • Course Fee: Non-GSH employees – $700.00
PALS
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas, RN
      • PALS Provider Dates: Feb. 20, 21, August 20, 21
      • PALS Renewal Dates: Feb. 21, August 21
      • Time: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • Course Requirements: Participants must have a current AHA PALS Provider book prior to and during the class. Employees may borrow book from Education Department. For renewal please include a copy of your current PALS card with registration.
      • CEUs: 14 continuing education contact hours for Provider 7 continuing education contact hours for Renewal
      • Course Fee:
        $100 refundable deposit for GSH employees if class is mandatory;
        $125 for Provider fee for GSH employees if class is not mandatory;
        $75 for Renewal fee for GSH employees if class is not mandatory.
PRECEPTOR WORKSHOP (GSH Employees Only)
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa de Guzman, RN
      • Dates: Feb. 8, May 28, Sept. 30, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: Feb.1, May 20 and September 19, 2008
      • Location: Moseley- Salvatori Conference center
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Refundable deposit: $25.00
      • Registration deadline: January 31, 2008
      • GHS Employees only
S.T.A.B.L.E.
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      • Course Facilitator: Pearl Dahm
      • Dates: January 24, April 23, August 26, Nov 20
      • Recertification Dates: To Be Announced
      • Times: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
      • Location: Nursing Education Classroom, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • Course Requirements: Participants are required to borrow the required book and pre-test from the Education Department prior to the class.
      • CEUs: 8 continuing education contact hours.
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GSH employees.
        $85 fee for non-GSH employees.
STRESS MANAGEMENT CLASS
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: July 11, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: July 2, 2008
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center
      • CEUs: 4 Hours
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee
        $100 for non-GHS employee

VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE
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      • Course Facilitator: Shahin Thomas
      • Date: February 7 and May 16
      • Time: 8:00 AM- 11:00 PM
      • Location: Mosely-Salvatori Conference Center, 637 Lucas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
      • Parking: In the parking structure on Lucas across from Conference Center or Shatto St. Structure. (Parking is not validated)
      • Course Requirements: Participants are required to pick up the handout from the Education Department prior to the class.
      • CEUs: 3 continuing education contact hours.
      • Course Fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GSH employees.
        $50 fee for non-GSH employees.

VENTILATOR CLASS
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      • Course facilitator: Eloisa De Guzman
      • Dates: May 30 and October 16, 2008
      • Times: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
      • Registration deadline: May 21, 2008 and October 6, 2008
      • Location: Moseley Salvatori Conference Center
      • CEUs: 4 Hours
      • Parking: Not validated
      • Course fee:
        $25 refundable deposit for GHS employee
        $100 for non-GHS employee
 

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