CPR Training Online

I looked at the website and it looks legit to me. Plus the prices are decent enough that I'd say it's worth a shot for a recertification course. There's not a hands on component so no way to prove competency through return demonstration but if you just need to renew and feel comfortable not performing CPR on the mannequins to prove you know how this looks like a viable option.

But, and it seems there's always a but! Who provides the actual certification and does your employer, school or whoever requires you to be certified recognize it? I know for me the only certifying bodies that are accepted are the American Red Cross and the Heart Association. One of those requires an annual recertification, I believe that's Red Cross while the AHA certification is good for two years so of course most of us at work opt for the 2 year certification. If whoever is requiring you to maintain current certification isn't so picky about where the certification comes from this should work. Heck, I may try it myself when I'm due to renew. For that price it seems like a decent gamble to see if my employer considers this a legit option!

Thanks for your response.

They are not in the business of teaching CPR, they are in the business of selling cards.

Somebody with no knowledge of CPR can pass in under 5 minutes.

Somebody who speaks no English at all could pass in an hour just by trying different answer combos.

On 9/20/2019 at 1:34 PM, kbrn2002 said:

I looked at the website and it looks legit to me. Plus the prices are decent enough that I'd say it's worth a shot for a recertification course. There's not a hands on component so no way to prove competency through return demonstration but if you just need to renew and feel comfortable not performing CPR on the mannequins to prove you know how this looks like a viable option.

But, and it seems there's always a but! Who provides the actual certification and does your employer, school or whoever requires you to be certified recognize it? I know for me the only certifying bodies that are accepted are the American Red Cross and the Heart Association. One of those requires an annual recertification, I believe that's Red Cross while the AHA certification is good for two years so of course most of us at work opt for the 2 year certification. If whoever is requiring you to maintain current certification isn't so picky about where the certification comes from this should work. Heck, I may try it myself when I'm due to renew. For that price it seems like a decent gamble to see if my employer considers this a legit option!

Just curious- what makes it seem legit?

For 12 bucks you can take an absurdly easy test as any times as you want and you get a card.

I could send you a card no problem. For an extra 5 bucks, I'll make it a 4 year card and include pediatric as well as veterinary CPR.

Go directly to the AHA website and select the CPR course you need. You'll be able to find a list of full courses and approved instructors in your area. Or you can take the AHA online component and then sign up for a quick local skills verification to complete your certification. (< I think this option is for renewals only since you would need initial skills training not provided at check off.) My nursing employers have all required AHA, specifically the option for healthcare providers, and nothing else was accepted. When I taught CPR at a hospital, new hires with CPR certifications other than AHA couldn't take our renewal course because they were considered uncertified.

Check with your employer, most will not accept online CPR certification, but a few will accept this form of certification.

I know that the hospitals, home health/hospice, and clinics in my area give a hard no to this, because of no hands on component. All require AHA

Thanks to all for your educated and experienced opinion. I’m glad I asked here first.

From what I've learned, if you're getting CPR for a healthcare job, it really should include a hands-on skills check. Watching videos and taking an online test is helpful for the knowledge part, but actually practicing compressions and demonstrating your skills is important and that's what most employers are looking for. Some providers like CPR Cart, Sierra BLS, Island CPR and others offer blended options with an in-person skills session, which is usually what hospitals and schools are looking for. I'd definitely confirm it includes hands-on training before signing up.