CPR certification

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Is there a "certain or particular" CPR course that u need for nursing school? I went inline to Red Cross to register & it asked for lay responders, professional responders, etc. my schools handbook just says "heart saver CPR certification". My class is tomorrow & I don't want to get certified then find out It wasn't the correct one.

Thank god for being an EMT. My agency gives me my certifications for freeeeeeeee.

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My program requires AHA BLS for healthcare providers. I pd $50 including "textbook" and got my official card before leaving the class, AFTER passing the written exam. Good luck!

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After Thursday, I'll have taken both American Red Cross AND American Heart Association-- because I didn't realize there were options. Now I'll be a CPR expert. :p

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After Thursday I'll have taken both American Red Cross AND American Heart Association-- because I didn't realize there were options. Now I'll be a CPR expert. :p[/quote']

If no one tells u how would u know?!

Now u'll be extra prepared lol it doesn't hurt!!

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Hey guys! I cancelled my sept 4th class at my university because I took the class today at our local hospital and passed! It was $55 including book and my card comes in 2 weeks!

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.
Hey guys! I cancelled my sept 4th class at my university because I took the class today at our local hospital and passed! It was $55 including book and my card comes in 2 weeks!

That's a good idea! I almost spent 110 to take mine, but didn't even think to check the local hospital.

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That's a good idea! I almost spent 110 to take mine, but didn't even think to check the local hospital.

I didn't either at first. I thought it was for employees only, but it's open to the public too. I know, I paid $110 to the Red Cross then cancelled the night before after finding out its not the class I need and only got $55 back. :(

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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 class or a layperson CPR class. In nursing school, I would lean more towards the healthcare provider class.

I hope this is helpful,

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