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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… Read More

Are BLS/ACLS/PALS Skills the same whether you’re doing a new certification vs. recertifying? What about the course itself?

In short, yes. The skills and the course are the same for renewal as they are for initial certification. Code One uses Beacon for our online courses. Whether it’s an initial certification or renewal, students take the same course. This ensures all students are learning all up to date information. Read More

Are the skills on the RQI the same as using a regular manikin?

The skills testing on the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) are very similar to what you would expect out of performing skills on a regular CPR manikin. With a traditional classroom setting, the manikins that are used are known as a Preston Manikins. These manikins have lights built into them which… Read More

My Job / School requires an in-person Course. Do Contactless Skills Count?

Code One Training Solutions is committed to providing the highest quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training possible. As we are all faced with new challenges during this pandemic, Code One Training Solutions is committed to the safety of our students and our staff. When you choose us as your training… Read More

THE AHA SKILLS SESSION – IS IT GOING TO BE A TEST? OR MORE OF A LEARNING SESSION?

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… Read More

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