Tasha McKnight

Are the Skills the same doing a new certification vs. recertifying

Are BLS/ACLS/PALS Skills the same whether you’re doing a new certification vs. recertifying? What about the course itself?

In short, yes. The skills and the course are the same for renewal as they are for initial certification. Code One uses Beacon for our online courses. Whether it’s an initial certification or renewal, students take the same course. This ensures all students are learning all up to date information. Beacon uses adaptive learning to

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What CPR Certification Does A Lifeguard Need?

What CPR Certification Does A Lifeguard Need?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical skill that is required for lifeguard certification. CPR is taught in both Heartsaver (HS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) classes and includes adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use. The Heartsaver course also has an optional First Aid course.  While there is no specific answer as to which

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Can I do the online modules for CPR on my phone?

Can I do the online modules for CPR on my phone?

In short, most likely the answer is Yes, you can do the online modules for CPR on your phone! Most smartphones, tablets, computers and laptops have the requirements needed to run the online modules for CPR courses. On the American Heart Association website you can find these specific computing requirements. Here are the recommended operating

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When an AHA instructor needs to recertify, do they go back through the instructor course?

When an AHA instructor needs to recertify, do they go back through the instructor course?

An American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor has to renew their certification every two years. The AHA provides guidance on how to maintain your instructor status. The short answer is no. When an AHA instructor needs to recertify, they do not have to go back through an instructor course. They do, however, have other processes to

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I just need to recertify, what's the process

“I just need to recertify, what’s the process?”

It’s that time again! Time to renew your provider certifications. Whether it’s BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver, Code One offers a few ways you can recertify you American Heart Association certification. We currently provide three unique training options. BEACON, a hybrid online course with skills session, virtual instructor led class with skills session and instructor-led

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How many CME hours can I get from an AHA class?

How Many CME Hours Can I Get From An AHA Class?

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 credits. As a designated training

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