All students must have current CPR Certification while enrolled at the College of Nursing. Download and print the temporary certificate form BEFORE you take the class. This form will cover you ONLY until you receive your CPR card. Once you receive your CPR card, you need to provide Student Services with a copy.
CPR classes are held at the following facilities in the Charleston area:
MUSC Community Training Center (American Heart Association)
Charleston Memorial Hospital, CM278CA
326 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401 Contact: Erika Kooken (843)876-8696/Amy Haynes (843)876-8027
E-Mail: haynes@musc.edu or kooken@musc.edu website: http://www.musc.edu/ctc
Offers: American Hearth Association Health Care Provider Certification (BLS, ACLS and PALS Class) $65. - 2 year certification
The American Red Cross
Carolina Lowcountry Chapter
8085 Rivers Ave., Suite F
Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: (843)764-2323 ext. 358
Website: http://www.lowcountryredcross.org
Offers: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer/Health Care Provider. $95.00 - 2 year certification. PLEASE call first!
Low Country EMS/American Heart Association
1016 East Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (843)529-0977
Offers: Health Care Provider Certification
About the College
Effective November 1, Teresa Kelechi will assume the role of Department Chair. Employed at MUSC for 22 years, Teresa joined the College of Nursing faculty in 2001. She is a board certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist and a certified wound care nurse. Teresa takes over the reins of Department Chair from Elizabeth Erkel who will retire at the end of the year.
