where can i take a cpr course

by Prof. Ericka Bode 8 min read

  • The AHA. The American Heart Association has a Course Locator tool http://cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/FindACourse/UCM_473162_Find-A-Course.jsp that's easy to use.
  • The Red Cross.
  • Your local school.
  • Your local fire department.
  • Online CPR certification courses.

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Where can I get free online CPR certification?

American Red Cross CPR classes take just a few short hours, but the skills you'll learn during the process can make all the difference to someone in need. Whether you require certification, or you simply want to learn how to respond in the event of an emergency, our in-person, online, and best-in-class blended learning courses make it easy to get CPR certified and be prepared for the …

How do you become CPR certified?

If you are seeking CPR training & certification, The American Health Training Association offers the online training course in a convenient online platform to both individuals and organizations. All AHT training is current, evidence based and peer reviewed. Join the thousands of organizations that rely on us to keep their employees safe.

Where can you get CPR certified?

1. Find local CPR classes 2. Complete the CPR course online. The latter option can be easily completed on CPRNM during a lunch break, when you get home, or on the weekend, for example. Read the materials or skip to the final test if you are confident in your current abilities. Upon completing the test, printout instant proof of the certification.

Where can you take CPR classes?

Oct 05, 2020 · Many of you likely got your basic CPR certification online, as this has become the new normal. As technology improves you can take online CPR classes that are just as valuable and efficient as anything that classroom learning has to offer.

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If you are seeking CPR training & certification, The American Health Training Association offers the online training course in a convenient online platform to both individuals and organizations. The course has been updated to meet the latest 2021 compliance standards, including OSHA, AHA and ECC/ILCOR guidelines.

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Login and access the course on any device and study the material at your own pace. The exam can be taken unlimited amount of times but a score of 70% or better is needed for certification.

How long is CPR certification valid?

Read the materials or skip to the final test if you are confident in your current abilities. Upon completing the test, printout instant proof of the certification. You will also receive a CPR certification card in the mail within 2-5 days. This accreditation will be valid for 24 months.

How does first aid training help?

In other words, this type of training literally saves lives and prevents further damage by keeping the blood – and brain – oxygenated. First aid training moreover prepares you for more common injuries, such as burns, fractures, wounds, and more.

Is online education exciting?

Investing in online education is exciting and challenging at the same time. In most cases, the pressure to pass the final test is enough to induce debilitating stress and anxiety.

Can CPRNM meet face to face?

If you like the idea of online training but prefer local CPR classes, including American Heart Association CPR training centers, CPRNM provides the option of finding in-town providers that you can meet face to face. The providers are narrowed down by state, where you can zoom in to find a provider that is close to you.

Is CPR online or local?

Both online CPR training and local CPR classes present their own set of advantages. For example, in-person training allows you to see hands-on demonstrations of techniques. If you’re a visual learner who thrives in such learning environments, then a local CPR class may be ideal.

How old do you have to be to learn CPR?

The ability to perform CPR is based more on body strength than age. Studies have shown that children as young as nine years old can learn and retain CPR skills. Please speak with an AHA Instructor or Training Center if you have any concerns. Find an AHA Training Center near you.

What is family and friends CPR?

A: Family & Friends ® CPR provides basic CPR training in a dynamic group environment using the research-proven practice-while-watching method. Find an AHA Training Center near you. You may also be interested in learning basic CPR skills using the AHA’s CPR Anytime kit, which you can share with family, friends and loved ones.

What age are infants and children?

Q: For the purposes of AHA’s CPR and first aid training, what age constitutes an infant, child and adult? 1 An infant is younger than one year 2 A child is older than one year and has not reached puberty 3 An adult is anyone who has gone through or is going through puberty

What skills do you need to complete an AHA course?

A: For American Heart Association courses that include psychomotor skills such as CPR, students must complete a hands-on skills session to obtain an AHA course completion card. With AHA blended learning, students will practice and test skills to ensure competency during the hands-on skills session.

What is HSFC card?

The HSFC provider card is recognized by the AHA and can be used for admission to an AHA provider course (renewal or update) or Instructor course in the same discipline. The HSFC Instructor card is recognized by AHA Training Centers the same way as an Instructor card issued by an AHA Training Center.

Who owns the copyrights to AHA textbooks?

Each student must have his or her own current and appropriate manual or workbook readily available for use before, during and after the course. The AHA owns the copyrights to AHA textbooks, manuals and other CPR, first aid, and advanced cardiovascular care training materials.

Does CPR include AED?

A: The science in the official AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC shows that victims have a greater chance of survival from cardiac arrest when high-quality CPR includes use of an AED.

Benefits of Taking a CPR Instructor Course Online

The benefits of taking a CPR instructor course online are the same as they are for getting your first CPR certificate:

Taking a CPR Instructor Course: Online vs. Classroom

Let the great debate rage on. Can you really learn a hand’s on skill while sitting in front of your computer? In 2020, you better believe it.

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Choosing A Course

  • Q: What is the minimum age to learn CPR?
    A: The AHA does not mandate a minimum age requirement for learning CPR. The ability to perform CPR is based more on body strength than age. Studies have shown that children as young as nine years old can learn and retain CPR skills. Please speak with an AHA Instructor or …
  • Q: Why is AED training included in all your CPR courses?
    A: The science in the official AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECCshows that victims have a greater chance of survival from cardiac arrest when high-quality CPR includes use of an AED.
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Finding/Selecting A Training Center

  • Q: Can an AHA Instructor come to my office or home to teach a course?
    A: AHA Training Centers are independent businesses that have entered into an agreement with the AHA to provide CPR, first aid and advanced cardiovascular care training, using current courses and products. Training Centers will be able to tell you if they can send an Instructor to you for o…
  • Q: What do AHA Training Centers charge for CPR classes?
    A: Training Centers set their own fees and schedules. You will need to contact Training Centers directly to inquire about their cost for training. Find an AHA Training Center near you.
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Preparing For Your Course

  • Q: How do I sign up for a class?
    A: You cansearch for a class or local Training Center (TC) here. If the TC has listed its classes in our system, you will be able to register for that class online. You may also have to call the TC or visit the TC’s website to inquire about costs and availability, and to register and pay for the class…
  • Q: What should I wear to class?
    A: Our CPR and first aid courses involve hands-on practice sessions, so wear something comfortable. If you have long hair, it is best to wear it back.
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Course Completion Cards

  • Q: When can I expect to receive my course completion card from the AHA?
    A: Training Centers must issue course completion cards within 20 days of successful course completion. Please contact your AHA Instructor or Training Center Coordinator if you have any questions about your card. If you can't remember your Training Center or Instructor's informatio…
  • Q: Can I laminate my AHA course completion card?
    A: Yes.
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Instructor Courses

  • Q: How do I become an AHA Instructor?
    A: Visit the AHA Instructors pageto learn about becoming an Instructor and for Instructor resources.
  • Q: What is the minimum age to teach a CPR, first aid or advanced cardiovascular care course?
    A: The AHA requires that instructors be at least 18 years of age to teach Heartsaver and BLS courses. ACLS, PALS and PEARS Instructors must be at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified in a healthcare occupation where the skills are within the provider’s scope of practice.
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Training Center Questions

  • Q: How do we become a Training Center in the US?
    A: Current AHA Instructors and Training Sites can find current Training Center Criteria and more information on the process to become an AHA Training Center on the AHA Instructor Network here: https://cpr.heart.org/tools-and-resources/training-center-criteria.
  • Q: How do we become a Training Center outside the US?
    A: If you wish to establish an International Training Center in your country, please take a few minutes to complete the International Training Centers formto begin this process.
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Miscellaneous Questions

  • Q: I heard you can do CPR without giving breaths now. Is that correct?
    A: Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by bystanders who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital” setting (such as at home, at work or in a park). It consists of two easy steps: 1. Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do t…
  • Q: I heard that you can cough repeatedly and vigorously to perform CPR on yourself. Is this true?
    A: The AHA does not endorse "cough CPR," a coughing procedure widely publicized on the Internet. As noted in the AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, “cough CPR” is not useful for unresponsive victims and should not be taught to lay rescuers. For more information, see the Co…
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