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For Students

Instructor & Administrative Notes

For Healthcare Providers

Infant CPR: Use two-thumb encircling or heel of one hand – no two-finger technique.
Infant Choking: 5 back blows + 5 chest thrusts (using heel of hand).
Adult Choking: Alternate 5 back thrusts and 5 abdominal thrusts until airway is clear or person becomes unresponsive.
Maintain compression rate 100–120/min and depth ≥ 2 in for adults.
Use feedback manikins whenever available for skills validation.

For Healthcare Providers

Instructor & Administrative Notes

For Healthcare Providers

Update mock code policies and pediatric skills stations to reflect new infant techniques.
Ensure equipment (including feedback manikins and AEDs) supports 2025 standards.
Integrate team debriefs and feedback sessions post-resuscitation for quality tracking.

Instructor & Administrative Notes

Instructor & Administrative Notes

Instructor & Administrative Notes

Instructor update required by March 1, 2026.
Old BLS & Heartsaver materials retire March 1, 2026.
Up to 4 community courses may count toward instructor renewal.
New eCard pricing effective July 1, 2025.

Important Alert for Families & Caregivers of Older Adults

Due to recent federal firings, many older adult services may face delays or disruptions — including:

Social Security & Medicare processing
In-home care & Medicaid support
Meal programs, transportation, and more

These changes can deeply impact older adults and their caregivers. If your loved one relies on community or federal support, now’s the time to stay informed and connected.

AIBS CARE is here to help you navigate the changes with care management, benefit support, and elder care planning.

Contact us today if you need guidance or support.

BOTTOM LINE

Medicare: More protections (especially drug benefit) in 2025, but some services (like telehealth) are at risk.
Medicaid: Significant pressure and change — funding reductions looming, more state flexibility (which can mean variability in coverage or cost).
If you’re in the “dual eligible” category, you’re impacted by both programs — so changes in one can affect your overall coverage.

For more information:

Medicare: visit www.medicare.gov
Medicaid: visit www.medicaid.gov
Or contact your local state Medicaid office.

Medicare vs Medicaid: What’s the Difference?