ACLS

What’s the fastest way to get BLS, ACLS, and PALS certificates?

Spring is one of our busiest seasons at Code One as medical students, residents, and fellows prepare for their programs. Many healthcare providers are required to obtain the trifecta of American Heart Association certificates for credentialing with their hospitals and programs. With limited schedules and high-demand for these courses, it can be very difficult to […]

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Transcutaneous Pacing

Transcutaneous Pacing

Background Transcutaneous pacing is a treatment option for symptomatic bradycardias unresponsive to Atropine or when Atropine is not immediately available.  Additional indications of transcutaneous pacing include symptomatic bradycardia, most commonly resulting from acute MI, sinus node dysfunction, and complete heart blocks. Pacing is also recommended for severely symptomatic patients, especially when the block is at

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Is advanced ECG & Pharmacology the same as ACLS

Is advanced ECG & Pharmacology the same as ACLS?

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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What Additional Training is Recommended for Dental & Medical Offices?

What Additional Training is Recommended for Dental & Medical Offices?

If you don’t need to go to a hospital or facility for a surgery or other such procedure, naturally you’d want to know what are the qualifications of the medical professionals involved on your care.  What are their qualifications?  How many times have they performed this procedure?  Where did they get their training?  What continuing

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How many CME hours can I get from an AHA class?

How Many CME Hours Can I Get From An AHA Class?

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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How to Renew ACLS Certification

Recertification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification can seem like a daunting process, especially if you’re concerned about renewing ACLS during the COVID-19 outbreak.  Fortunately updates to the certification process has simplified the ACLS Update process. Code One offers ACLS training through a couple American Heart Association approved options: instructor-led class or a virtual

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Contactless Skills Testing for American Heart Association Certification Courses

Contactless Skills Testing for American Heart Association Certification Courses

Code One offers contactless skills appointments for all Online American Heart Association (AHA) Courses – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, BLS Provider, ACLS Provider, and PALS Provider. Participants complete the bulk of their training online and then come to a Code One Training Center for an individual appointment conducted through video conference. Upon completion, an

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