CPR/First Aid/BLS Certification Montana (MT)

CPR Certification Classes Near Me in Montana

Online certification in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support could mean a difference between life and death during emergencies such as cardiac arrest. CPR classes in Montana can give you the skills you need to help adults and children during cardiac emergencies. You will learn how to perform hands only CPR, traditional CPR (combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing), and use of AED or Automated External Defibrillator. In addition, you will learn first aid actions for medical emergencies, including severe choking, heart attack, and stroke, skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies, including external bleeding, broken bones, sprains, and bites and stings. CPR Certification in Montana is available online, starting at $34.95. The cost includes study guides, training materials, and a certificate of completion. Although our CPR training takes just a short time to complete, it can help you gain the skills and confidence to respond to a wide variety of emergency situation

Why should you take a CPR class in Montana?

Our CPR certification and CPR recertification online is for anyone with limited to no medical training. With over 500,000 cardiac emergency situations occurring each year, learning proper CPR can make a huge difference. The chance of survival will increase significantly if patients or victims receive Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation immediately before the emergency medical services team arrives. In addition, many jobs worldwide require CPR certification as part of their employment requirements, not just in the healthcare industry. Companies and organizations want staff members to have this training, even if there is no exceptional need.

Montana CPR/AED, First Aid & BLS Certification Classes Approved by AHA Trained Physicians

Unlike most other online CPR/AED, First Aid & BLS certification courses, our CPR and BLS certification in Montana was written and approved by American Heart Association trained U.S board certified physicians and healthcare professionals. As a result, you can feel confident in the quality of our CPR/AED, first aid, and BLS certification courses. Our online course covers the same topics that American Heart Association compliant classroom courses train you on. But, our CPR/AED training and certification exam are more affordable and convenient than many classroom based CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, and epi pen training online courses.

FAQs about CPR and BLS Certification in Montana

I need to get a CPR, First Aid, or BLS card fast, how fast can I take the online course?

Your Montana CPR, First Aid, or BLS certification and completion card will be ready immediately after successfully completing the online course. You can select next day delivery for the quickest available option.

What if my employer requires a skills test with my CPR or BLS certification?

Most employers will not ask for a skills test with BLS certification. However, if it is required you would have to arrange for it with a local company providing the service in your state.

Can I certify for the first time with this CPR course?

Yes. Our CPR course is designed for anyone that needs CPR certification. You do not need any prior knowledge of CPR to get your initial license. If you need to recertify, we also offer CPR recertification online and BLS certification renewal courses.

Is my online payment secure?

Yes, absolutely! We guarantee a safe online payment system and follow industry best practices.

Do CPR certifications expire?

Yes. CPR certifications have an expiration. Therefore, you need to renew your certification every two years by taking the CPR recertification exam. We also offer CPR recertification courses at CPR Select if you need to renew.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Montana

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Montana was ranked 29th in overall health in 2012 and has decreased from 26th in 2011. The life expectancy is 78.35 years, which is on par with the national average of 78.7.

When it comes to healthcare spending, Montana is ranked 19th, spending approximately $89 per person. The state is ranked 39th in insurance, with 18.2% of the population living without insurance. This marks an increase of only 1.1% in the last 5 years. The availability of primary care physicians is one of the lowest ranked in the nation (40th), with only approximately 97.9 PCPs per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national average of 121.

As of 2010, approximately 14.5% of adults in Montana are living below the poverty level. The percentage of children living in poverty is a staggering 25.1%, ranking Montana 45th in the nation in this category. Since 2000, the rate of adults living in poverty has actually decreased by 0.1%, while the rate of children has increased significantly from 19.2% just last year.

Due to a low prevalence of sedentary lifestyle, only approximately 190 thousand adults in Montana (or 24.6%) are obese, ranking the state 10th in adult obesity. This marks an increase of almost 6% in the past decade. With the second-lowest ranking in the category of adolescent obesity, only 8.5% of the adolescent population is considered obese. Taking into account the low percentage of obese individuals, it is no surprise that only 8% of adults in Montana are living with diabetes, ranking it 6th in the country. This number has been increasing over the last decade, up from 5.6% in 2002. The incidence of stroke is approximately 3.2%, which is appreciably higher than the national average of 2.1%.

With a moderate prevalence of smoking, 22.1% of the population, Montana has a ranking of 31st and this number has increased by over 5% in just the last two years. Montana is ranked 41st in binge drinking, one of the poorest-ranked states, with 20.8% of the population participating. This number indicates a 3.6% increase in just the last year.

With the strengths being the low prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and air pollution, Montana is still struggling with a high prevalence of binge drinking and low availability of PCPs.

CPR, First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) are critical qualifications for EMTs, RNs, and other medical professionals. "CPR Select" provides quality online training programs for medical professionals wishing to become certified in CPR, First Aid, and BLS in Montana.