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In Connecticut, what do I need to become an EMR or EMT?

Connecticut follows the National Registration of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) program for both Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).  If you wish to apply for certification in another state, please review their guidelines and requirements noted with their Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).   Emergency Medical Responder… Read More

Am I A Healthcare Provider?

As the slate of CPR programs offered by the American Heart Association has a few choices, one of the things that needs determining is which level do you need?  Is it BLS Provider or Heartsaver for instance?  Let’s focus on BLS which is recommended… Read More

Can I Be Sued For Doing CPR?

I drove into Savannah to teach a CPR class last week .  Along the way are a large number of roadside billboards.  The closer to the city, the more signs.  Big signs, bright signs, attention grabbing signs.  And each one of them bearing a catchy phrase shouting out the outstanding… Read More

Is advanced ECG & Pharmacology the same as ACLS?

Very often we are asked if the advanced ECG and Pharmacology course is the same as the ACLS course.  The answer is No. They are two different courses.  Let’s analyze each of them to understand the similarities and the differences. What is ACLS? ACLS ( advanced cardiovascular life support ) is… Read More

CPR and First Aid Requirements for Childcare Providers

We find that many childcare professionals have questions about which First Aid and CPR training is best for their profession. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know exactly what you need to be successful in your job! Safety needs to be a top priority when working in a childcare… Read More

Is there a difference between AHA, ARC and other training programs that I should be aware of?

The American Heart Association (AHA) is a research-based organization that provides guidance and evidence-based standards to other organizations like the American Red Cross (ARC) for many years.  The AHA has funded more than $4.5 billion in heart disease and stroke research over… Read More

Why is my EMR or EMT paperwork taking so long to process? How long does it typically take?

If you have recently completed an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program first, CONGRATULATIONS.  That is a huge accomplishment.   What happens next, takes some time.  In Connecticut, the state follows the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) guidelines and requires… Read More

My Job / School requires an in-person Course. Do Contactless Skills Count?

Code One Training Solutions is committed to providing the highest quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training possible. As we are all faced with new challenges during this pandemic, Code One Training Solutions is committed to the safety of our students and our staff. When you choose us as your training… Read More

Infant Choking Relief: Do You Know What To Do?

I remember bringing my newborn son home from the hospital. Every noise he made, every grimace, move-you name it-caught my attention. I thought he was a piece of fragile china and I panicked that any wrong breath or movement could be detrimental. Now, at five months old, he races… Read More

What Is A Training Site And Why Do I Have To Become One?

American Heart Association (AHA) instructors function as part of a hierarchy within the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) training and education division. From the top down, the AHA designates Training Centers (TCs) to oversee and supervise the activities of Training Sites and their instructors. Training Centers are… Read More

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