About the CPR certification

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Hi,

I will apply for several nursing schools and one of the requirement is CPR certification.

I'm not sure which one is better. I looked up google and there is TONS:typing of information to get the certification..

There are two general options.

1.CPR Certification only complete $19.95 (includes Class and Certification Card NOTHING ELSE TO BUY!!!)- I think it is from on-line course.

2. Streamline Health Services

CPR + AED + First Aid + Lifeguard Training + Water Safety

COURSE FEE:

$110.00 - New Certification, CPR Mask, T-shirt

Money is matter for me.

I really don't know which one is better for applying nursing schools too...

Do you have any ideas???

Please help! :cry::cry::cry:

Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

In our area the only acceptable certification is American Heart Asso. Healthcare Provider CPR. It requires a test and competency. Some facilities have a manikin connected to AHA. That allows you to take the test online (WITH APPROVED AHA PROVIDER!) and then do the competency on the manikin. Be aware there are organizations like HCPro that will offer online training BASED on AHA guidelines, but no competency. We do not allow this in our facility. You need to show competency. Good luck

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It might be that expensive. Layperson courses are cheap and easy but might not work for school.

In MN, we had to take "CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers" (professional being the key) and the course was $90 or so at the Red Cross.

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In my four (going to 4th in a wk, yay!) semesters of ADN-RN program, we are required to have our CPR card renewed twice. Twice because the CPR card/course approved by the American Heart Association is good for 2 years. also you make sure in signing up for the Heathcare Provider CPR course (BLS). The first time i took this course, i shelled out $40 for the class held in an EMT depot. However, the 2nd time around, my classmates and I found a cool guy who along with his mother are licensed to teach the CPR class. There were more than 20 of us who signed up, and ended up paying only $18/person. And if you don't want to go through all the trouble i had gone through in finding an affordable CPR class, then just ask your nursing program for one. I'm sure they are more than happy to direct you to an affordable one. good luck and hang in there!

btw: I'm quoting events and prices in CA. not sure where you are.

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I'm in CA Irvine.

Can I get it?? I like the prices.I think it's really good deal!!

Please,Let me know the information!

Thanx!:bow:

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Specializes in NICU Level III.
Let's say.. If I have a CPR certification,then you think is there more chance to get into nursing programs??:confused::confused:

I mean...more benefits??

No. It's like with real nursing..it's REQUIRED, not something that will get you in the door. Make sure whatever course you take is the one your school wants - usually from AHA and it's BLS for the healthcare provider.

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i'll get the exact information (when/where/who to contact) and will try my best to get back to you by wednesday. also, the last cpr class which attended was held in san pedro, ca. and if i remember it correctly, the recent cpr class was held at the campus of el camino college in torrance, ca by the same team 2 wks ago. you may want to inquire in el camino college, nursing program. you ask for martha, she's the admistrative secretary of the nursing program. martha has a lot of information regarding things like this. she's very supportive of the nursing students there.

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Not sure what you mean. You can be accepted into a nursing school program without it but you have to be BLS certified to begin classes. I doubt that a pre-existing certification makes any difference to an applicant's chances of admission to the school, since the certification has to be renewed annually anyway. Recertification is only four hours to review any changes that may have been made to the algorithms and to demonstrate your hands-on skills, as long as it hasn't been more than a year since you last certified. This is an ongoing requirement for as long as you work in health care.

Some CPR cards are good for one year and some are good for 2 years. AHA is normally 2 years. Some places of employment require yearly recertification, some do not. I have been in healthcare for over 20 years and have only been required to renew every 2 years for CPR (in 4 different states).

otessa

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My CPR card expired JULY 2009, I want to recertify...but I heared that once your CPR card expires its not considered recertification anymore. Which means I have to take the class again...And that only when your CPR card is current you can recertify..im confused

Is this true?

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My CPR card expired JULY 2009, I want to recertify...but I heared that once your CPR card expires its not considered recertification anymore. Which means I have to take the class again...And that only when your CPR card is current you can recertify..im confused

Is this true?

Yep, if you let it expire then you have to take the full course, renewal is not an option after the expiration date-this is mandated by AHA (not sure about American Red Cross)

otessa

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