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Jason Courtade

Jason is a licensed paramedic and paramedic instructor in Michigan with more than 20 years of experience in EMS, including 9 years serving as a firefighter. He has taught dozens of EMS courses—ranging from Emergency Medical Responder through Paramedic—for high school, college, and adult education programs. An active American Heart Association instructor since 2005, Jason teaches BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and is also certified to instruct courses through the National Association of EMTs, the American Red Cross, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, and the National Disaster Life Support Foundation. Since joining ProTrainings in 2021, Jason has overseen educational content and instructor development, combining his passion for teaching with his extensive field experience.

CPR

What’s New in CPR and First Aid? Understanding the 2025 Guideline Updates

What You Really Need To Know The AHA updated its guidelines based on new ILCOR research. Core CPR techniques stay the same. Here’s what’s changing: The theme across all updates: get people acting faster with techniques that work in real-world conditions. ProTrainings will have updated courses by March 2026. 2025 ECC Updates Are Here New…

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Instructors

Carbon Monoxide Risks Rise in Fall

When the first chill of autumn arrives, it’s natural to flip on the furnace, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy the cozy warmth. But along with that comfort comes an invisible danger that many homeowners overlook: carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is often called the “invisible killer” because you can’t see it, smell it,…

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