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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.
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 evaluations using an instrumented manikin that provides feedback on the participant’s performance… Read More
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 of viruses is a lipid or fatty like layer. … Read More
The Calm Before the Storm: Life as a flight paramedic in the COVID-19 era
It started way back in January when I started noticing the people at my base getting sick; hacking up a lung, going home with fevers and just generally being uncharacteristically miserable. Then the patients seemed to be getting sicker, which isn’t all that unusual as a flight medic – most… Read More
What to Expect for BEACON Skills at Code One CPR Training
BEACON Skills at Code One CPR Training provides a convenient option for obtaining your American Heart Association certificates for Heartsaver (First Aid, CPR AED), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). With dozens of Code One CPR Training locations offering daily… Read More