I spend much of my time championing for hands-only CPR education programs and early access to defibrillation in an effort to make my community safer. My “safety hat” also includes other initiatives, one of which has come up for a major decision in recent weeks – providing a safe way for bicycles and pedestrians to …
The United States Coast Guard is responsible for licensing Captains who will be operating passenger carrying or commercial vessels. There are two primary licenses issued by the Coast Guard – the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (six-pack or charter boat captain’s license) and the 25, 50, or 100-Ton Master License. The Six-pack Captain’s License allows the …
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Connecticut EMTs and Paramedics are expected to receive a little known benefit when the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) adopts the National Registry’s standards for ongoing education in 2020. The Mark King Initiative, a program provided through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), offers EMS professionals who have previously held a …
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