Rapid Response (Code Blue & Bedside Emergencies)

When a patient starts to decline, the next few minutes matter most. This seminar helps you spot trouble sooner and respond with a calm, practiced plan.

Master the Art of Preventing and Managing Patient Emergencies

Emergencies don't wait — and neither should your preparation. This transformative seminar focuses on preventing patient emergencies while equipping you with the skills to act swiftly and decisively if the unexpected happens.

You'll gain cutting-edge insights and strategies to help you:

• Recognize subtle warning signs that signal a patient is deteriorating before a crisis occurs.
• Understand evidence-based techniques for stabilizing patients when preventative measures aren't enough.
• Follow a step-by-step guide to manage critical events, from initial response to recovery.

What You'll Learn

• How to proactively identify and address issues to prevent escalation.
• Proven methods to stabilize patients during emergencies, including cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
• Advanced clinical tools, algorithms, and checklists to ensure nothing is overlooked when seconds matter.
• Ways to build confidence and maintain composure in high-pressure situations, ensuring the best outcomes for your patients.

Why Attend? This seminar goes beyond the basics, providing the latest knowledge, hands-on techniques, and a structured framework that empowers you to act confidently and save lives in the most critical moments. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills in recognizing early warning signs or refine your emergency management strategies, this session offers real-world solutions you can apply immediately in your practice.

Take Your Patient Care to the Next Level: Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your clinical acumen, boost your confidence, and become an even more proactive and effective healthcare provider. Whether prevention is possible or the situation demands immediate intervention, you'll leave equipped to handle it all.

Who Should Attend?

• Nurses, physicians, and healthcare providers seeking to improve patient outcomes.
• Emergency response teams, hospital staff, and caregivers aiming to elevate their readiness.
• Any healthcare professional committed to delivering the highest standard of care.

Faculty/Speaker

Lee Taylor-Vaughan, PhD, JD, RN, ACNP, CCRN-CSC-CMC, PCCN, CEN, TCRN, NREMT-P, LNC, CFRN

Lee is a native of Yorkshire, England, and began his healthcare career over 20 years ago in the emergency room and intensive care unit. His education includes EMT and paramedic training, a BS, an MS in nursing from Rutgers University, a Doctor of Law from Concord Law School, and a PhD from the University of Arizona.

Since 1997, Lee has provided continuing education for nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals. He co-authored the CEN® and CCRN® examination review books with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN, PhD, and travels across the USA teaching a range of exam review courses, including the CCRN review course with Laura.

Lee's career focuses primarily on emergency and critical care. He currently practices as an acute care nurse practitioner in a cardiothoracic surgery intensive care unit in the New York City metro area.

Lee is an enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and energetic lecturer whose presentations are easy to follow. He holds national and international speaking engagements on many topics.

The planners, presenters, and others in a position to control the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. This educational activity is entirely free from commercial support or sponsorship, and there are no financial disclosures associated with the content of this seminar.

Tuition for this event varies by location. Please click the event on our program calendar to see the tuition for your date/location.

Tuition includes the presentation, contact hours, and handout.

No textbook is required for this program.

No refunds. All Rapid Response purchases are final. See the full policy under Disclaimers.

Registration transfer: Not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted.

There are no prerequisites to attend this program.

Contact hours are issued upon completion of the event. Attendance for the full event and completion of the program evaluation are required.

8.0 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are awarded upon completion.

Healthcare Training Academy is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider #295-8/27

This rapid response program is approximately eight hours, including breaks.

• Morning: Code Blue; Why? Why? Why?
• Afternoon: Bedside Emergencies

Q: I want to attend this program, but I am not able to on the dates/location(s) you are offering. How can I attend?

A: Please email groups@HCTAUSA.org to discuss bringing this program to your area.

Q: Is this program available online?

A: Not at this time; this is currently an in-person seminar. We may offer it online at a future date.

Q: I have a group/team that I want to attend. Can I register a group?

A: Yes, providing there is space in the event. You may also contact our group sales team to arrange a private session/seminar for your team.

Q: This seminar is sold out. Is there a waiting list?

A: Sadly, this popular event sells out quickly. A waiting list is available; please contact our office to be added.

Q: I cannot see the seminar's location/address on your website — I only see the city and state. Where is the event being held?

A: The city and state are displayed because everyone must pre-register for the event; we typically cannot accommodate walk-ins, as the event often sells out. The address is shown only after registration.

Q: How will I know if there is space in this seminar?

A: If the event is displayed on our calendar, there is space for it, and you are welcome to register.

General Questions

Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes. Please visit our Group Sales page to tell us about your group and our group sales team will reach out to discuss options.

How and when will I receive my contact hours / CE certificate?
Contact hours/CE certificates are issued once you complete all required components of the course (online modules, live/in-person sessions, and any required exam). Most are available in your account, or emailed, shortly after you complete every requirement - see this program's own CNE tab for its specific issuer and process.

What is your refund/transfer/cancellation policy?
See this program's Disclaimers tab for the full refund, transfer, and cancellation policy that applies to this course.

How long do I have access to the online portion of my course, and can it be extended?
Access windows vary by program - see this program's Duration tab for the exact access period. Extensions are not guaranteed and may require an additional license fee; email support@HCTAUSA.org to ask about your specific situation. (In-person-only programs have no online access window.)

How do I log in to access my course materials after registering?
Log in to your account on our website (HealthCareTrainingAcademy.org). Any online modules, live-session links, or other materials for your program will be available under "My Account."

What if I have a technical problem accessing my course materials or online portal?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org as soon as possible describing the issue. If your program includes a live virtual session, see that program's own FAQ or Topics tab for its specific platform and support details.

I don't see my question here. Who can I contact?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org and our office will get back to you.

• There are no refunds, transfers, or credits for this event, for any reason. All sales are final. Please ensure that you can attend the event on the date/time and location specified before registering.
• This is currently an in-person seminar; please ensure you can travel to the listed location before registering.
• The seminar's exact address is only provided after registration (see FAQs above).

Accreditation and Approvals

Nursing Contact Hours

Nursing continuing education is accepted in all 50 states.

Program Information

• Conflicts of interest: The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
• Presentation standards: All speakers are expected to give balanced, unbiased presentations. All content is reviewed, and any identified bias is addressed.
• Program support: This program has no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship.

Important Information

• Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC of any commercial products shown during this program, if any.
• ANCC policy: ANCC does not permit contact hours for BLS provider courses, except BLS Instructor courses.
• College credit: This activity does not offer college credit unless explicitly stated.

Criteria to Earn Contact Hours

• You must complete the entire program to receive nursing continuing education credit.
• Partial contact hours are not awarded. You must complete all program requirements to earn credit.

This is an HCTA-hosted, in-person seminar. For registration, location, or any questions, contact Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191.