160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York  10960-1998
(845) 348-2000
www.nyackhospital.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              CONTACT:  Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
DATE:  February 15, 2008                                  PHONE: 845.348.2773

Free Basic Disaster Life Support Training™ Program offered at Nyack Hospital

Nyack Hospital and the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education (NYCEPCE) will host a free Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) Training Program on April 10 & 17, from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at Nyack Hospital. 

BDLS™ is a comprehensive 8-hour course outlining the healthcare professional’s role in the public health and incident management systems, community mental health, and special needs of vulnerable populations, including natural and human-made disasters, explosive, radiological, biological and chemical events, and psychosocial aspects of disasters.

This 8-hour program meets the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Code of Federal Regulations 1910.120 requirement for Hazardous Materials Awareness.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the AMA textbook, official AMA completion card & 7.5 American Medical Association PRA Category 1 Credits™, equivalent CEUs from the New York State Nurses Association and CE credits through HVREMSCO.

This course is designed specifically for physicians, nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, and EMTs.

Registration is required.  To register, please call the Columbia School of Nursing Consortium at 212.342.4171.

Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY.  Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.nyackhospital.org.