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their re-certification course online shows there might be some bumps in the road for an online class. An instructor of that class said those taking the course online had more trouble passing the test than those who had minimal online segments and more hands-on time. Keeping the online course interactive enough to keep distance learners engaged will be part of the challenge for instructors.
• But if it works, and more people are willing to serve as EMTs as a result, taking advantage of technology may well save lives.
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