FutureGP789 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 If we do an ACLS/CPR course this spring (March) before the start of residency, will our future program typically reimburse costs, or is ACLS/CPR run by individual programs after July 1st? Also, how does ATLS work? Do all residents complete this course as well? Thanks! FYI, I'm planning for FM, hopefully in Ontario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooty Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 It varies unfortunately. I know Mac only offers free courses thru Continuing Health Sciences Education Program (CHSE), yet you still have to buy the book . http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/postgrad/documents/AdvancedCardiacLifeSupport2013.pdf Other schools will offer a completely free course or reimburse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviathan Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Some programs don't reimburse for ACLS. I would still hold off on doing it until you match and find out if they pay for it, as they might not if you've already done it prior to being in their program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ask your home school. U of A offered us ACLS for cheap ($160), then we were told to keep the receipt because the residency program would reimburse us for it. It took like 3 months, but I finally got my reimbursement check in the fall. I think MOST residency programs will reimburse you if you took ACLS in the spring or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan0105 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Ya, McGill offers ACLS in June for new incoming residents. And its like 100 bucks that then gets reimbursed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerroger Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 My program provided ACLS for free as a PGY1. Wait, don't fork money over for something that could be free. There is no rush to get certified for day one of residency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 My program provided ACLS for free as a PGY1. Wait, don't fork money over for something that could be free. There is no rush to get certified for day one of residency. In ontario they are all required to arrange training for free. It is in the PARO contract. However since they are doing the arranging that may mean they are holding the class and can simply not pay for one they are not offering. Hence it is best to contact them and see what their plans are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerroger Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 As someone who teaches ACLS I'm of the opinion that everyone who is a practicing MD should have ACLS. It's pretty much our profession's equivalent of a basic first aid course. If you are a doctor the public will expect you to know this stuff cold, and rightfully so. Furthermore, I'm of the opinion that these certifications should be kept up to date. The only exception is if you resuscitate people as your job, eg. emerg, anesthesia etc. Regarding ATLS... Do it if you will be resuscitating traumas. If you are in psych or family (not interested in Emerg) etc. don't do it. It is more expensive and will be pretty much useless to you unless you are going to be spending time in the trauma bay. The same principle applies to PALS. If clinical peads is not a big part of your future than skip it. Also I wouldn't spend the cash to get these additional certifications for a single rotation in residency. Again, not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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