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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

Our previous article What is the Cost of EMT Training provided a range of EMT course prices and a few ways to evaluate the cost of a class. In this article we will discuss scholarship and financial aide opportunities that exist when it comes to affording EMT training. Since… Read More

Working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a rewarding and challenging career. There aren’t many jobs where you get to work outside of an office providing emergency care for your neighbors when they need it most. Whether you are extricating a driver from a mangled vehicle or transporting a… Read More