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1. Can CPR renewal be done online?!

   CarePoint replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Be careful with any 100% online CPR certification courses. Many of them are not accepted by reputable institutions. Both Red Cross and American Heart Association offer blended online courses where you complete the coursework online and then perform...

2. CPR certification

   CarePoint replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Mandy, It's very possible that you could take a Heartsaver class and still not have met your institution's requirements. I would recommend anyone that is in your shoes to clarify with the administration whether you need a healthcare provider CPR cla...

3. Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

   CarePoint replied to jjones1728's topic in Safety

   Great question. With the introduction of "Hands-Only" or "Compression-Only" CPR in the mainstream, aside from an unsafe situation, there are not many barriers to providing assistance in the event of cardiac arrest.

4. CPR in Prone Position

   CarePoint replied to Codeblue1982's topic in MICU

   Hi Codeblue, Thanks for posting! The foundation of CPR is the performance of effective chest compressions. Compressions need to penetrate the adult chest at least 2 inches. The only way this is possible is due to the "elasticity" provided by the r...

5. What CPR course does a LPN need?

   CarePoint replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Michelle, there are CPR courses for various walks of life. You will need a healthcare provider CPR class. If Red Cross is accepted, you'll be looking for CPR for Professional Rescuers. If American Heart Association is required, you will want Ba...