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Code One’s Training Blog encompasses a wide variety of issues in the world of resuscitation and emergency medicine. Articles are written by our experienced and knowledgable team of instructors and administrators. Please feel free to share and reblog and articles that are of interest to you!
Contactless Skills Testing for American Heart Association Certification Courses
Code One offers contactless skills appointments for all Online American Heart Association (AHA) Courses - Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, BLS Provider, ACLS Provider, and PALS Provider. Participants complete the bulk of their training online and then come to a Code One...
Connecticut OEMS Discontinues EMT for Healthcare Provider Pathway
This week we learned that the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is immediately terminating the endorsement pathway to obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification as a state licensed healthcare professional. Under the years old...
How to Pay for EMT Training
Our previous article What is the Cost of EMT Training provided a range of EMT course prices and a few ways to evaluate the cost of a class. In this article we will discuss scholarship and financial aide opportunities that exist when it comes to affording EMT training....
What is the cost of an EMT course?
Working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a rewarding and challenging career. There aren't many jobs where you get to work outside of an office providing emergency care for your neighbors when they need it most. Whether you are extricating a driver from a...
How to Renew ACLS Certification
Recertification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification can seem like a daunting process, especially if you're concerned about renewing ACLS during the COVID-19 outbreak. Fortunately updates to the certification process has simplified the ACLS Update...
Connecticut Childcare Provider Courses Resuming in July
Connecticut licensed childcare providers need to meet requirements in place by the Office of Early Childhood for CPR, Pediatric First Aid, and Medication Administration. Historically, Code One has provided these courses on a regular schedule for childcare providers...
8/5/20: Webinar Series: 24/7 Access to Defibrillation
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Register Here Although many of our public spaces, schools and venues have AEDs, they are not always available.When a person suffers cardiac arrest, there is a one in five chance a potentially life-saving Automated...
CPR Training Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regional Director Kori Burz was interviewed recently by Spectrum News in Worcester about CPR training during the COVID-19 pandemic and how Code One is ensuring the safety of our clients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqUzRQFGf4Y
What is a virtual skill test for CPR?
CPR skills, particularly chest compressions, need to be practiced and evaluated to ensure that high-quality CPR is delivered when it is needed in an emergency. Amid COVID-19 precautions, the American Heart Association (AHA) rightfully continues to require skill...
More is Not Always Better
We all know that an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative when regular hand washing is not available. The recommendation from the FDA as well as the CDC is that the sanitizer contains 60%-80% alcohol (ethanol)1,2. Why? The outer membrane...