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CPR Certification in CT
Obtaining CPR Certification in Connecticut is made easy through BEACON by Code One, which offers both online training and in-person skills assessments. With various courses for healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, learners can choose from multiple locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, ensuring convenient access to quality training. Read More
Connecticut Summer Camps – First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration Requirements
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow so that means spring and summer are just around the corner! For Connecticut Summer Camp Directors, this also means that planning is well under way for another safe and successful year for the thousands of children that will be attending camp in just a… Read More
Does a Connecticut EMS Provider need to maintain their NREMT certification?
Connecticut EMS providers at the EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic levels who received their initial certification after January 1, 2020 are required to maintain certification with the NREMT for their Connecticut certification to remain active. An OEMS memo on the transition from the original state renewal… Read More
Is CT an NREMT state? Can I take my CT license to another state? Vice Versa?
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… Read More
In Connecticut, what do I need to become an EMR or EMT?
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… Read More
Why is my EMR or EMT paperwork taking so long to process? How long does it typically take?
If you have recently completed an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) program first, CONGRATULATIONS. That is a huge accomplishment. What happens next, takes some time. In Connecticut, the state follows the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) guidelines… Read More
Code One on Fox 61 News In Connecticut
Code One was excited to host Fox 61 news at our East Hartford, CT training center on April 15th, 2021! Our team showed host Jimmy Altman how our BEACON platform has helped people continue training during the pandemic. The reality is that… Read More
Do you have a specialized course for licensed daycare providers?
Being prepared for anything is just part of the job when you’re responsible for multiple children. Unfortunately, that may also include a serious medical event, so we want to help childcare providers be ready to act when necessary. The American Heart Association offers the… Read More
First Aid & CPR Course for Connecticut Childcare Providers
Updated March 22, 2022 Childcare Providers in Connecticut are required to be licensed with the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) – this includes Family Daycare Homes, Group Daycare Homes, and Child Daycare Centers. OEC has numerous requirements which focus on the safety and wellbeing of the children attending daycare. There… Read More
How to Pay for EMT Training
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. Read More