We all know kids absorb a tremendous amount of knowledge in their years of schooling leading up to age 18. Young minds have a capacity to learn and often apply what they know at a faster rate than adults. It should come as no surprise that children as young as nine can learn the lifesaving …
Have you ever looked at an EKG and sat and wondered what all the tracings meant and found yourself aimlessly staring at the monitor? If so, you are not alone, but there is good news. There is a 5-step process to help rapidly interpret cardiac rhythms which means you can spend less time on rhythm …
An Electrocardiogram also known as an EKG or ECG is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. As the chambers of the heart receive these electrical impulses they contract and relax which produce specific waveforms that medical professionals can interpret. This data can ultimately tell medical professionals a few key things …
In order to renew your EMT certification, we need to determine a few things first. Are you renewing your NREMT or your state certification and how long ago did it expire? If you expired within the last 2 years: If your EMT certification expired with the NREMT and you still hold a current State certification, …
Florida Department of Health oversees the recertification process for EMT and Paramedic credentialed EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Florida, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (July 2021) and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always confirm the rules, regulations, and …
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All new EMT’s and EMR’s in CT are required to take the NREMT examination which includes a psychomotor exam and a cognitive exam. When completed, this will give you both the NREMT certification as well as the State of Connecticut certification. If you continue to reside in CT, you must maintain your NREMT in order …
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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 An EMR applicant must be …
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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 performance of their clients. Even …
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 a course offered by the …
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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 setting. So, the American Heart …
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