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How Many CME Hours Can I Get From An AHA Class?
What is a CME? CME stands for Continuing Medical Education and per the National Institute of Health, “CME refers to educational events that have been approved for CME credits”. The American Heart Association (AHA) is not an accrediting agency, rather,
CAN I FEEL SAFE GETTING CPR TRAINING DURING COVID?
We get a lot of questions about how we’re handling safe CPR training during COVID, today we’re going to answer some of them. Dealing with the risks associated with COVID-19 is now a part of everyday life. We are all
The Importance of Rapid Defibrillation
Sudden cardiac arrest can occur in victims of all ages at any moment anywhere in the world. Cardiac arrest is defined as the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with
How To Take An EMT Class During The Pandemic
Have you ever considered helping others and wondered what an EMT class would be like? And even more curious what it would be like during a pandemic. Well, I’ve been an EMS instructor since 2010 and the dynamics of teaching
Do I need training to use an automated external defibrillator?
The short answer is no, not necessarily. The question “Do I need CPR training in order to use an automated external defibrillator?” is one that comes up frequently. The short answer is no but let’s take a closer look at
THE AHA SKILLS SESSION – IS IT GOING TO BE A TEST? OR MORE OF A LEARNING SESSION?
Code One’s BEACON Individual Skills Appointments are part test and part learning. They’re blended and delivered in a compact and convenient one-on-one session. Learners are tested on required skills to ensure they can perform high-quality CPR. All of our BEACON programs
I Just Completed My Code One EMT Class, What’s Next?
First of all, congratulations! Code One is proud to maintain the highest standards for its students. Successful completion of your class is an accomplishment to be proud of. That puts you one step closer to your goal of working in
Training Center versus Training Site
The American Heart Association (AHA) Training Network is a complex system with many divisions. These may include: Training Centers (TC) Training Sites (TS) Instructors Training Center Coordinators (TCC) The differences between a Training Center (TC) and a Training Site (TS)
How to Affiliate as an American Heart Association Instructor
Choosing the right Training Center is an important decision which will have an impact on your long-term success as an American Heart Association Instructor. We suggest meeting with multiple Training Centers to determine which will be the best fit for
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 provision, Connecticut licensed physicians,
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
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
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