Emergency Training Academy

ÑÇÖÞÉ«°ÉKeigwin School of Nursing (KSON) Simulation Training and Applied Research (STAR) Center
The ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, Keigwin School of Nursing, Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences STAR Center is dedicated to providing a student-centered, positive learning environment where theoretical knowledge can be applied through practical skills, and clinical reasoning and judgement can be cultivated. The Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratories promote safe and quality patient care, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and effective communication through experiential learning and goal directed training. With over 3,000 square feet of simulated clinical environment, the labs are staffed by a team of clinical experts who are dedicated and passionate about equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to build a competent and confident professional identity.
courses Schedule
Date | Schedule |
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BLS & Stop the Bleed | Friday, August 15, 2025 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: KSON/BRCHS Rooms: #145 & #146 |
HEARTSAVER/First Aide/ Stop the Bleed Course |
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 9 a.m. ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É's Wilma Lil People Staff Onsite at BRCHS Rooms: #145 & 146 |
Location Map
Course Offerings
We update courses regularly based on demand. Make sure to bookmark this page to keep up to date with new course offerings.
Group Course Bookings
If you have a group that you would like to book for any one of the courses, please, mention it when you register your interest via the online form.
We are proud to offer American Heart Association (AHA) courses on how to perform CPR
and other basic and advanced cardiovascular life support skills.
Keep scrolling down to view all details and information.
Keigwin School of Nursing (KSON) Simulation Training and Research (STAR) CenterBLS Training Course
The Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Course is an introductory training course that is helpful for healthcare workers, educators, and community members who want to be certified in CPR. If you already have BLS Certification, we offer other advance courses as well including recertification of these courses.
The BLS Training Course Covers:
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
- Important early use of an AED
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
- Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective
team member during multi-rescuer CPR

Keigwin School of Nursing (KSON) Simulation Training and Research (STAR) CenterOther Course Offerings
- AHA Heartsaver Total
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- AHA ACLS & BLS Combo and Recert Combo
- Stop the Bleed (Free Course)
We can also provide information for these courses:
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
Important Information for Course Registration
Courses Schedule & Location
Next Classes will be offered at .
*Class schedule and availability will be confirmed after you register your interest.
Purchase books for courses directly from AHA
Note: AHA book is mandatory for all courses and must be brought to classes. BLS Provider Manuel eBook $16.25, regular book $19.00; ACLS Provider Manuel eBook $42.75, regular book $49.25, etc. Find & order all course materials and books at this link:
Payment for Courses
Choosing & Paying for an available class REGISTERS YOU FOR THAT COURSE. Note: Payment is non-refundable.
Prices below reflect ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Students, Faculty, and Staff Discounts.
AHA BLS Course (CPR) | $40 | More Info |
AHA ACLS (2-day Course) | $135 | More Info |
AHA BLS HeartCode Skills Session ONLY | $50 | More Info |
AHA Family & Friends CPR | $25 | More Info |
AHA HeartSaver Total CPR and First Aid | $85.50 | More Info |
Stop the Bleed Course | Free | More Info |
AHA ACLS Heartcode | $225 | More Info |
AHA ACLS Heartcode Skills Session ONLY | $81 | More Info |
AHA ACLS Recert | $81 | More Info |
AHA ACLS & BLS Combo/Recert Combo | $81-$225 | More Info |
Prices for Academic Year 2024 to 2025. Updated 12/2024
Next Step
Register your interest by and we will be in contact with you to confirm class availability, schedule and provide you a link to pay online.
After you register and pay online:
Send a copy of your payment confirmation via email to:
Japhetia "Fettie" Blackwell - jblackw7@ju.edu
cc'ing: Danial Winston - dwinsto1@ju.edu
Course Options
Emergency Training Academy
Got questions?
Contact Us
Amee Jones, MSN, RN, CHSE
Director of STAR & Skills Lab
Japhetia 'Fettie' Blackwell, MSN, RN
Emergency Training Academy Lead Instructor & Site Coordinator
Telephone number (904) 256-7915
Email address jblackw7@ju.edu
Contact Information Keigwin School of Nursing (KSON) Simulation Training and Research (STAR) Center
ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7915