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Is it possible to award CME credits to ALS providers for attending spinal immobilization or mechanical aids to breathing inservices?

April 26, 2017ALS award CME Credits immobilization mechanical possible Spinal

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Is it possible to award CME credits to ALS providers for attending spinal immobilization or mechanical aids to breathing inservices?

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No. An ALS taking the mandatory skills related to BLS recertification cannot receive CME credit for those mandatory skills sessions. These skills are covered in the ITLS program which is mandatory and cannot receive CME credit. Furthermore, the CME for ALS providers should be at the ALS level.