EMS Articles

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… Read More

Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is the lead agency for emergency medical services (EMS) in the commonwealth. The Department’s Bureau of Medical Services is responsible for the state’s development and coordination of comprehensive systematic approaches to prevent and reduce death and disability. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Pennsylvania, provided… Read More

Maine’s Board of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the certification and recertification of Maine EMS providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Maine, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (January 2022) and is regularly reviewed and… Read More

Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest is an assortment of current events and news related to emergency cardiac care and resuscitation. Produced by Code One Training Solutions, Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest is published every Friday throughout the year. “The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. Read More

Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest is a weekly email of assorted current events and news related to emergency cardiac care and resuscitation. Produced by Code One Training Solutions, Emergency Cardiac Care News Digest is published every Friday throughout the year. Remember, we are all part of something larger than ourselves. Read More

Cardiac arrest during pregnancy is rare. However, with quick response and proper training, survival rates for both the mother and fetus are encouraging. Read More

During the many stages of our journey as healthcare providers, we train to use many different tools.  Early in my career one of the tools I first learned to use was the bag valve mask (BVM).  The operation of the device itself is pretty simple.  It’s important, however, to not… Read More

Code One’s July Accelerated EMT program – our third cohort this summer – has completed their training and will be testing for state and National Registry certifications. Congratulations to this group on five fast-paced weeks of full time training and best of luck to them in their EMS careers ahead… Read More

For psychomotor exams held at Code One we label the exam as an Initial Exam or Repeat Exam.  An initial exam is when a candidate must take all 5 skill scenarios, regardless if the candidate has already taken it at least once before.  A repeat exam is for… Read More

National registry exam questions for an EMT range from 70 questions through 120 questions.  Individuals may pass or fail with 70 questions and others may pass or fail with 120 questions.   The number of questions you receive is irrelevant. Just do your best and try not to over… Read More