CPR (or cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification is a requirement for many people in their work, including coaches, teachers, childcare workers and lifeguards. A variety of organizations offer courses to help people obtain certification (some are even offered online). After a certain amount of hours in a class and with the passing of an examination, one can obtain their certification in CPR, which is often good for at least a year.
The Red Cross
Perhaps the most ubiquitous CPR certification program is that offered by the Red Cross. The organization has chapters all over the United States that often have an extensive schedule of classes to offer, including during the day, in the evenings or even on the weekends. The Red Cross' CPR and first aid courses have been developed and approved by leading medical experts. You can visit the Red Cross website to obtain class schedules in your area.
American Red Cross National Headquarters
2025 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 303-5000
redcross.org
CPRToday!
CPRToday! is an online solution for people looking to obtain their CPR certification on top of an already jam-packed schedule. Everything for the organization's CPR certification can be done online, from learning the material to studying for the test to taking the test and then to obtaining your certificate. For those worried about whether an online certification program meets most organizations' requirements, fear not: CPRToday! will provide you with a complete refund should your employer or volunteer agency requiring CPR certification not accept its training.
CPRToday!
cprtoday.com
ProCPR
Another online training company that guarantees its results (the program is nationally accredited) and claims 98 percent acceptance by employers and volunteer agencies, ProCPR strictly follows the guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association. The company also offers a unique "blended CPR program," through which students may prepare and take their exam online, after which they will be watched by a certified instructor in person, who will sign the back of their certification card if the student successfully passes its hands-on examination. This can be an attractive option for employers who would like their employees to have some hands-on, one-on-one experience with their certification.
ProCPR
1-888-406-7487
procpr.org
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