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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians - NAEMT Training Center

In August 2024, Prisma Health-Midlands Simulation Center in Columbia, SC was recognized as an authorized National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) training center. The program provides quality emergency medical training meeting all requirements established by NAEMT.

American Heart Association Training Center

The Prisma Health Simulation Center in the Midlands is an authorized American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center offering both healthcare provider and community CPR and first aid courses. We offer hybrid courses, as well as in-person classroom training and skill sessions. For more information, see contact and course information below.

AHA course offerings:

Healthcare providers

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Lay rescuers and the community

  • Heartsaver® First Aid with CPR and AED
  • Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid with CPR
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Professional development

  • BLS Instructor Course
  • ACLS Instructor Course
  • PALS Instructor Course

Prisma Health team members in need of additional information or assistance with required life support certification courses should contact:

Stanley Leaks
Basic Life Support Instructor

AHA Training Center Coordinator
803-434-1268 (office)
803-318-2194 (mobile)
Stanley.Leaks@PrismaHealth.org

Related Links:

AHA Website
Instructor Resources