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What is a CME? CME stands for Continuing Medical Education and per the National Institute of Health, “​CME refers to educational events that have been approved for CME credits”. The American Heart Association (AHA) is not an accrediting agency, rather, they authorize the use of their courses for continuing education… Read More

We get a lot of questions about how we’re handling safe CPR training during COVID, today we’re going to answer some of them. Dealing with the risks associated with COVID-19 is now a part of everyday life. We are all doing our best to wash and sanitize our hands, stay… Read More

Sudden cardiac arrest can occur in victims of all ages at any moment anywhere in the world. Cardiac arrest is defined as the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease (About, n.d). This condition is often times fatal… Read More

Have you ever considered helping others and wondered what an EMT class would be like? And even more curious what it would be like during a pandemic.  Well, I’ve been an EMS instructor since 2010 and the dynamics of teaching have changed.  Key factors when considering if it’s the… Read More

The short answer is no, not necessarily. The question “Do I need CPR training in order to use an automated external defibrillator?” is one that comes up frequently. The short answer is no but let’s take a closer look at this subject.  It is entirely possible that because of a… Read More

Code One’s BEACON Individual Skills Appointments are part test and part learning. They’re blended and delivered in a compact and convenient one-on-one session. Learners are tested on required skills to ensure they can perform high-quality CPR. All of our BEACON programs have a skills validation component. The only exception is BEACON Heartsaver… Read More

First of all, congratulations!  Code One is proud to maintain the highest standards for its students.  Successful completion of your class is an accomplishment to be proud of.  That puts you one step closer to your goal of working in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  But what should your next… Read More

The American Heart Association (AHA) Training Network is a complex system with many divisions. These may include: Training Centers (TC) Training Sites (TS) Instructors Training Center Coordinators (TCC) The differences between a Training Center (TC) and a Training Site (TS) can be a bit difficult to understand. Let’s see if… Read More

Choosing the right Training Center is an important decision which will have an impact on your long-term success as an American Heart Association Instructor. We suggest meeting with multiple Training Centers to determine which will be the best fit for your organization. Code One is an American Heart Association Training… Read More

This week we learned that the Connecticut Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is immediately terminating the endorsement pathway to obtain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification as a state licensed healthcare professional. Under the years old provision, Connecticut licensed physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses were able… Read More