CPR classes?

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I recently checked my CPR license and found it expired several months ago. Therefore I think I have to take a whole course rather than a renewal. Plus I better do it soon since I'm looking for a 2nd, PRN or new job if available. Anyway, I can't seem to find any in my area in the near future. You guys know of anywhere to check besides heart.org? I did find a couple next month but they are in the late morning and I work 3rd. What about online courses like CPR Academy? It says it is nationally accepted, do you guys agree?

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Specializes in Geriatrics and Quality Improvement,.

I dont know where you are, but if you contact your local Firedepartment, they usually have a CPR instructor. There are also facilities opening up to meet the need for "ordinary joe's" looking to become CPR certified.

Since the CPR card is issued by ARC, look them up online, and see if they have anything listed for CPR in your area.

I just took mine last week, and they changed the requirements again, doing the compression only CPR. So it is different anyway. Tell them you dont want a book, and that may cut down the cost too.

:jester: :nurse:

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Specializes in ED, ICU, Education.

I agree with the above poster about trying your local FD or EMS base, however, don't take a basic "friends and family" CPR class. Most hospitals require BLS for the "PROVIDER" class.

Best of luck. :)

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thanks for the advice. Although I don't think I have to worry about getting the BLS for a hospital as its very unlikely I'll get into one around here (as an LPN). I've resigned my choices to nursing homes or assisted living centers. Tried jail nursing and its very stressful, but have'nt tried home health yet.

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

I have to get my CPR recertification today! I was first certified, at my local Fire Dept. in 1978. I do believe I was taught unprotected mouth to mouth in those days. Something changes, even if just a little bit, every year or two.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

American Heart does the BLS for healthcare provider.

American Red Cross does CPR for the Professional Rescuer (nearly identical to AHA BLS but if I recall correctly doesn't talk about stroke as much). Most first aid/fire dept use ARC. Call your local Red Cross chapter, if they don't have classes running they will usually have contact information for local instructors qualified to recertify you.

National Safety Council is another organization that offers CPR courses.

Even nursing homes require BLS for health care providers, it's just the standard of care. CPR FPR and BLS includes adult, infant, child, two rescuer, BVM/AMBU, and AED.

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Yes make sure you get a class that is BLS for healthcare providers (American Heart Association) You must receive an AHA provider card to carry. Your next employer will want it. I just signed up for a class yesterday given at a hospital near me. I just googled "CPR class" then looked for the credentials of the company (AHA) and what facilities they had classes contracted with (several hospitals in my area). I bought the updated book, but they just emailed me a quicky few pages summary and what the updates were.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

BEWARE of CPR offered online. The gold standard for hospitals, surgery centers and many other facilities is AHA. You can take Healthcare Provider online, but it is only the didactic portion. You still have to do the competency on a manikin hooked to a computer, or live with an instructor.

If you contact AHA they will tell you where the training centers are in your area. Call the TC Coordinator to get numbers/names of instructors.

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i just signed up for the adult CPR class /aed. So now no one will hire me?

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