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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We get a lot of questions about how we’re handling safe CPR training during COVID, today we’re going to answer some of them. Dealing with the risks associated with COVID-19 is now a part of everyday life. We are all doing our best to wash and sanitize our hands, stay 6 feet apart from each
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The short answer is no, not necessarily. The question “Do I need CPR training in order to use an automated external defibrillator?” is one that comes up frequently. The short answer is no but let’s take a closer look at this subject. It is entirely possible that because of a variety of reasons, many see
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Code One’s BEACON Individual Skills Appointments are part test and part learning. They’re blended and delivered in a compact and convenient one-on-one session. Learners are tested on required skills to ensure they can perform high-quality CPR. All of our BEACON programs have a skills validation component. The only exception is BEACON Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens. Skills testing is
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First of all, congratulations! Code One is proud to maintain the highest standards for its students. Successful completion of your class is an accomplishment to be proud of. That puts you one step closer to your goal of working in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). But what should your next steps be? Can I start
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The American Heart Association (AHA) Training Network is a complex system with many divisions. These may include: Training Centers (TC) Training Sites (TS) Instructors Training Center Coordinators (TCC) The differences between a Training Center (TC) and a Training Site (TS) can be a bit difficult to understand. Let’s see if we can break it down.
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Choosing the right Training Center is an important decision which will have an impact on your long-term success as an American Heart Association Instructor. We suggest meeting with multiple Training Centers to determine which will be the best fit for your organization. Code One is an American Heart Association Training Center for Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS,
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