The American Heart Association produces CPR courses to deliver the most appropriate lifesaving training for each target audience. Audiences learning CPR are typically broken into three categories – people who want to know CPR but do not require a certification for their job, people who need to have a CPR certification but do not work […]
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Updated Feb 26, 2020 On October 1, 2018, Connecticut OEMS announced that effective October 15, 2018: The KED station will be eliminated from the practical examination process. There will not be a 6th station to replace the KED station. The “Bleeding Control / Shock” skill station has been added as a possible assignment for Random.
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The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course trains healthcare professionals to provide CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Hospitals and healthcare agencies usually require personnel with patient care responsibilities to maintain a current BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association. American Heart Association BLS Provider certification is valid for
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ACLS is not designed to teach you cardiology or pharmacology Is it required for your job or educational program? It’s not just for EMS or in hospital critical care units You’ll be a better team player Algorithms of Care Proper Preparation Prevents Pretty Poor Performance Based on Science (ILCOR) You’ll learn new skills (Ex: I/O)
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