CPR/First Aid/BLS Certification Nevada (NV)

CPR Certification Classes Near Me in Nevada

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 Nevada 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 compression 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 Nevada 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.

Is CPR Certification Required in Nevada?

Emergency Medical Services Providers in Nevada need a Basic Life Support and CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include adult, child, and infant CPR, use of a bag-valve mask, and AED or Automated External Defibrillator. Emergency Medical Technicians' may also need a First Aid course for employment requirements, but the employer decides this. Some employers may require a specific type of CPR training or leave it up to the State’s requirement. If you are not sure of your employment requirement, make sure to check with your employer about the training type and the required course content.

Jobs That Requires CPR Certification in Nevada

CPR Certification is not just for medical professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency medical services providers. Other jobs in Nevada require CPR certification as part of their job requirements and must be renewed regularly by taking BLS CPR recertification classes. These jobs may include the following:

• Receptionists, administrators, and front desk personnel in a doctor or dentist's office.
• Babysitters, daycare workers, head start teachers.
• Athletic coaches, fitness trainers, referees, and anyone involved in sports activities.
• All staff employed in any educational facility, such as teachers and counselors.
• Police officers, firefighters, first responders, and corrections officers.
• Laborers, construction workers, hospitality industry workers, retail and foodservice workers.
• Diving coaches swim instructors, aquatic center staff.
• Anyone who works with people under care, companions for the elderly and disabled, including social workers and charity volunteers.

Nevada 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 Nevada 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 is more affordable and convenient than many classroom based CPR/AED, First Aid & BLS training courses.

Most Commonly Asked Questions from Nevada Health Personnel

Where can I find the schedule of classes in Nevada?

You don't need to schedule the class in person as they are online. This allows people with a busy schedule to take the course and examination at their own pace and on their schedule.

Will this course qualify for my Nevada CPR, First Aid, and BLS requirements?

Yes. Our courses are guaranteed to fulfill CPR, First Aid, and BLS requirement in any state including Nevada. It is transferrable to other states if a person moves from one state to another state.

What if I don't want my employer to know my course was online?

Don't worry. There is no mention on your CPR or First Aid wallet card of where the course was completed.

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.

Can I retake the exam if I don't pass?

The certification exam may be retaken as many times as you wish if you do not pass on your first attempt.

Does your online course work for both MAC and PC?

Our website is compatible with both browsers available on MAC, PC, and tablets. So you can take your course CPR classes on any computer you have access to.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Nevada

Nevada was ranked 38th in overall health in 2012, slightly increasing from 39th in 2011. The life expectancy is 77.59 years, somewhat shorter than the national average of 78.7 years.

Nevada is ranked 49th and is among the lowest in per capita public health funding when it comes to healthcare spending. Also ranked 49th in insurance, the percentage of uninsured people in 2012 was 22%, marking a more than 6% increase in the last decade. Nevada is also poorly ranked at 47th in the availability of primary care physicians, with an average of only 83 PCPs per 100 thousand residents. This is appreciably lower than the national average of 121.

Nevada is ranked 7th in obesity due to a lower prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle. It's one of the lowest in the country, with 24.5% of the population (or approximately 500 thousand) considered obese. This indicates a 5% increase in the last decade. Despite the lower prevalence of obesity, the prevalence of diabetes is relatively high, with a ranking of 37th. Approximately 10.3% of adults living with diabetes indicate an increase of almost 2% since last year alone.

With 22.9% of the population who smoke, Nevada has a moderate smoking prevalence and is ranked 34th. Nevada also has an average prevalence for binge drinking with an overall ranking of 28th (18.6%) and has remained relatively stable in the last decade. In addition, approximately 3.2% of the population has had a stroke which indicates a somewhat high prevalence for stroke compared to the national average of 2.1%.

With a low prevalence of obesity and low prevalence of infectious disease, Nevada is still struggling with a lack of per capita health funding, lack of health insurance, 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 Nevada.