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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
05/28/2020: Webinar Series: Training for Success
FREE Webinar Series: Training for Success: Empowering your team with Effective Training Methods May 28 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST Register Now Speaker Bio: Kori is Code One’s Director of Talent, an EMS Instructor, and Mental Health First Aid facilitator through the National Council for… Read More
5/21/20: Webinar Series: 24/7 Access to Defibrillation
Thursday, May 21, 2020 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Register Here Although many of our public spaces, schools and venues have AEDs, they are not always available.When a person suffers cardiac arrest, there is a one in five chance a potentially life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is nearby. Read More
EMT Training During COVID-19 Recovery
As states begin the tedious process of safely restarting their economies this month, schools, colleges, and universities are determining the best plan to reopen for students. EMT training is among the more challenging programs to deliver using distance learning. EMT students combine cognitive material with practical skills to identify and… Read More
05/07/2020: Webinar Series: Become unstoppable! How we can use the struggle of social isolation to our advantage
FREE Webinar Series: Become unstoppable! How we can use the struggle of social isolation to our advantage. May 7 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST Register Now Description: How do you feel about the changes occurring in your life due to COVID-19? Want to know what… Read More
NREMT and Pearson VUE Release COVID-19 EMT Exam Tool
With required social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak affecting most business operations, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Pearson VUE – the cognitive exam vendor that delivers EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic – have developed a tool to allow candidates to search for upcoming testing appointment… Read More
Tips Regarding Calling 911 for Emergencies During the COVID-19 Outbreak
It is important to know what to do in a medical emergency—it can save a life. One of the first questions to ask is whether the situation you are dealing with is truly an emergency that requires a visit to the emergency department. Here are some warning signs of a… Read More
04/23/2020: Webinar Series: Hemodynamics, Oxygenation and Tissue Perfusion in Critical Care
FREE Webcast for Healthcare Providers Hemodynamics, Oxygenation and Tissue Perfusion in Critical Care April 23 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST Register Now Description: Maintenance or prompt restoration of an oxygen supply sufficient to facilitate adequate cellular metabolism is fundamental in maintaining organ function. This is… Read More