Amidst rising COVID-19 infections, social distancing, and EMS agencies / hospitals operating under disaster protocols, a number of EMS certification and licensing agencies have made some modifications to expiration dates to ease the burden for responders. We’ve organized many of the changes for you to follow easily. National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) NREMT certifications for […]
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The American Heart Association (AHA) released new recommendations to employers last week regarding the extension of Provider level certification cards. Since many AHA Training Centers have suspended operations or drastically reduced the availability of classes due to COVID-19 concerns, the AHA is recommending that employers extend the expiration date for all certifications by 60 days.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce Code One is suspending all instructor-led courses beginning March 17. We are hopeful that we will be able to reopen, provided it is safe to do so, on April 4, 2020. Our Client Solutions Specialists are contacting all participants that are enrolled in cancelled courses to assist
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Virginia utilizes the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) for all levels of EMS providers. Virginia EMS Providers must obtain NREMT certification for their initial certification but are not required to maintain NREMT to maintain Virginia certification. EMS providers do not need to complete any additional education requirements to renew their
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The American Heart Association produces CPR courses to deliver the most appropriate lifesaving training for each target audience. Audiences learning CPR are typically broken into three categories – people who want to know CPR but do not require a certification for their job, people who need to have a CPR certification but do not work
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Updated Feb 26, 2020 On October 1, 2018, Connecticut OEMS announced that effective October 15, 2018: The KED station will be eliminated from the practical examination process. There will not be a 6th station to replace the KED station. The “Bleeding Control / Shock” skill station has been added as a possible assignment for Random.
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Disclaimer: The following information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing. We frequently review and update this page to ensure accuracy, however, information may change without our knowledge. Please verify with your state, local, or national registry officials that the information is correct before relying on it to make
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The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course trains healthcare professionals to provide CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Hospitals and healthcare agencies usually require personnel with patient care responsibilities to maintain a current BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association. American Heart Association BLS Provider certification is valid for
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The National Restaurant Association recognizes the ServSafe Manager Certification for five years. ServSafe Allergen, Alcohol and Food Handler Certifications are recognized for three years. State, local or employer requirements may vary so it is a good idea to check with these organizations about how frequently you need to renew your certifications. Some local laws may
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CHARLESTON – A unique collaboration between two Charleston based companies has the potential of saving lives in the lowcountry. Code One Training Solutions, an American Heart Association Training Center based in West Ashley will be providing Heartsaver CPR AED training courses on Wednesday evenings at Tradesman Brewing Company in downtown Charleston. Over 350,000 cases of
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