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In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, licensed child care programs are regulated by the Department of Early Education & Care (EEC).  Its mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and resources for families and communities.1  The EEC… Read More

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,… Read More

Have you ever wondered how the AHA Instructor Training Process works? It can get confusing, but this article will help walk you through the process from start to finish. If you’re interested in becoming an instructor and still have questions after reading this article, please reach out and we’ll be… Read More

I was recently asked “Who is qualified to perform routine inspections of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)?” My short answer is everyone and anyone but as with most things, there is room for an expanded discussion and some clarification. Bear in mind that there are validated reports that indicate that many… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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