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How do I position my hands for CPR?
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be an intimidating experience. Not only can we possibly save a life, the act of CPR itself can be a bit strenuous. With such an important activity, many people don’t realize the importance of their

Announcing New Code One Location: Frederick, MD
Code One Training Solutions LLC, a leading and growing provider of American Heart Association lifesaving CPR training and education, is excited to announce its 55th location in Frederick, MD. Code One is pleased to invite learners to this location for

What are the dangers of hyperventilation?
During the many stages of our journey as healthcare providers, we train to use many different tools. Early in my career one of the tools I first learned to use was the bag valve mask (BVM). The operation of the

Congratulations to Summer Accelerated III
Code One’s July Accelerated EMT program – our third cohort this summer – has completed their training and will be testing for state and National Registry certifications. Congratulations to this group on five fast-paced weeks of full time training and

What songs can I do CPR to?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year approximately 350,000 people die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Effective training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can help reduce these statistics and significantly improve a victims’ chances of

Is Teaching CPR a Good Side Hustle?
Teaching CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can provide many benefits depending on a few factors. There are a few things (in no particular order) to consider helping you determine if teaching CPR is a good side hustle for you. 1. Demand and
Will an AED still deliver a shock if I don’t follow the pictures?
The AED may deliver a shock if you don’t follow the pictures on the pads and place them on the adult patient with one pad on the upper left just under the left collar bone and the other pad just
Code One Launches CPR Superhero Hands-Only Sessions
Virginia based Code One Training Solutions has taken an important step in advancing community preparedness for recognizing and responding to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Congratulations to our Summer EMT Students
Code One is pleased to announce the completion of our May and June Summer Accelerated Emergency Medical Technician classes from its East Hartford Training Center! Students completed 5 weeks of intensive study and will now proceed to national and state

Announcing New Code One Location: Cambridge, MA
Code One Training Solutions LLC, a leading and growing provider of American Heart Association lifesaving CPR training and education, is excited to announce its 54th location in Cambridge, MA. Code One is pleased to invite learners to this location for the full

Where can I download the AHA Algorithms?
The American Heart Association (AHA) develops evidence-based guidelines that are used by healthcare providers for resuscitation of patients of all ages. The guidelines include algorithms which provide a systematic approach to the resuscitation process giving providers a consistent tool to

Open Letter to the Editor of NPR
Today kicks off National CPR and AED Awareness week in the United States. It is a time that cardiac arrest survivors, emergency personnel, and advocates share knowledge and skills with the general public with the hope that they may improve