Which cpr?

hypocaffeinemia, BSN, RN · Apr 3, 2008

AHA "BLS for Healthcare Providers" is the preferred one.

misserella8036 · Apr 3, 2008

AHA "BLS for Healthcare Providers" is the preferred one.

The only ones I found are called "basic life support", and "life support for professionals" I'm hoping the professional one will work. It has to offer two year certification. I emailed the professor to see if she knows. The nursing department didn't have any anwsers for me. You would think it was a common occurence. :bugeyes:

hypocaffeinemia, BSN, RN · Apr 3, 2008

The only ones I found are called "basic life support", and "life support for professionals" I'm hoping the professional one will work. It has to offer two year certification. I emailed the professor to see if she knows. The nursing department didn't have any anwsers for me. You would think it was a common occurence.

To the best of my knowledge, any and all certifications from the AHA are two years in length. The best place to go for training is a local hospital. I work at Methodist Willowbrook when I'm not in school and we have BLS classes at least once a month. I'm fairly sure these are open to outsiders, however they typically aren't free. Also check with Cy Creek EMS.

kittyn, MSN, NP · Apr 10, 2008

Where is the "most affordable" place in the NW Houston and/or Tomball area to enroll in a CPR course? Last time I was enrolled in one was a couple years ago at the YMCA next to 249. A half day CPR course offered at the YMCA for $40+.

misserella8036 · Apr 11, 2008

I enrolled in the "cpr for professional rescuers" at tomball college. It's $47

kittyn, MSN, NP · Apr 12, 2008

I enrolled in the "cpr for professional rescuers" at tomball college. It's $47

Could you please provide me the web link, contact number, and the person that I need to speak with. Thanks! :)

misserella8036 · Apr 12, 2008

Could you please provide me the web link, contact number, and the person that I need to speak with. Thanks! :)

http://tomball.lonestar.edu/128477.pdf - scroll down to cpr classes.

kittyn, MSN, NP · May 12, 2008

I enrolled in the "cpr for professional rescuers" at tomball college. It's $47

Hi misserella8036!

How did it go? Does it include AED? Do both Basic Life Support and Professional Rescuer include AED?

BrittRN2b · May 12, 2008

The Junior League of Houston offers the only free CPR: BLS for healthcare providers in Houston. My nursing school accepted it. I have the red cross certification card. Just had to go two evenings for an hour and a half each. It was great. Saved $.

http://www.juniorleaguehouston.org/?nd=outreach

kittyn, MSN, NP · May 13, 2008

The Junior League of Houston offers the only free CPR: BLS for healthcare providers in Houston. My nursing school accepted it. I have the red cross certification card. Just had to go two evenings for an hour and a half each. It was great. Saved $.
http://www.juniorleaguehouston.org/?nd=outreach

Is AED included? Thanks for the info, Britt!

BrittRN2b · May 13, 2008

Is AED included? Thanks for the info, Britt!

Yes, AED was included. Word of caution: call asap to reserve a spot. They only take a handful of people each session and they are offered like twice a month. The phone number to RSVP is on the website http://www.juniorleaguehouston.org/?nd=outreach .