CPR/First Aid/BLS Certification North Dakota (ND)

CPR Certification Classes Near Me in North Dakota

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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 situations.

Is CPR Certification Required in North Dakota?

Emergency Medical Services Providers in North Dakota are required to accomplish the Basic Life Support level of CPR certification for Healthcare Providers. The online CPR and AED certification must include a practical skills evaluation through a classroom or blended training process. BLS/CPR certification online will be an option at the discretion of the employer or institution and is not accepted by the state licensing department or for continuing education credits for Emergency Responders.

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.

North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 training courses.

Online CPR and BLS Certification FAQs for North Dakota

Where are your locations for North Dakota?

We do not have physical locations in North Dakota. We offer 100% online CPR and First Aid Certification without skill testing. Which means you can take your classes from within North Dakota or anywhere else in the world.

Will my North Dakota employer accept my online CPR, First Aid or BLS certification?

Yes. Our CPR, First Aid, and BLS certification programs are valid in all of the states in the country and will be accepted by all employers who require certification card.

Does this course use the most up to date CPR /BLS guidelines?

Our CPR and BLS certification course uses the most recent guidelines from American Heart Association and American Red Cross. All materials and exams are updated and always reflect the most current CPR/BLS guidelines.

How many times can I retake the exam?

You can retake the exam as many times as you need to in order to get 80% marks. There is no limit to the number of tries.

Does your online course work for both MAC and PC?

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

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 North Dakota

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, North Dakota was ranked 12th in overall health in 2012 and has decreased from 11th in 2011. The life expectancy is 80.10 years, slightly longer than the national average of 78.7 years.

When it comes to healthcare spending, North Dakota is ranked 26th, spending approximately $78 per person. The state is ranked 11th in insurance, with 11.3% of the population living without insurance. This number has increased from 9.7% in the last ten years. The availability of primary care physicians is ranked 17th, with approximately 121.5 PCPs per 100,000 residents, which is on par with a national average of 121.

As of 2010, approximately 12.3% of adults in North Dakota are living below the poverty level. The percentage of children living in poverty is 11.9%, ranking North Dakota the fourth-lowest in the country in this category. Since 2000, adults living in poverty have increased 0.5%, while the rate of children has decreased from 16.1% a decade ago.

Due to a moderate prevalence of sedentary lifestyle, approximately 27.8% of the population in North Dakota is obese, ranking the state 25th in adult obesity. This marks an increase of 7.4% over the last decade. As far as youth obesity is concerned, the state is ranked 13th, with 11% of the adolescent population considered obese. Despite a relatively high percentage of obese individuals, only 8.2% of North Dakota adults live with diabetes, ranking it the eighth-lowest in the country. However, this number has increased over the last decade, up from 5.1% in 2002. The incidence of stroke is approximately 2.2%, only 0.1% higher than the national average.

With an above-median prevalence of smoking of 21.9% of the population, North Dakota is ranked 29th in this category. However, the percentage of people who smoke has increased by 4.5% since 2011 alone. In addition, North Dakota is the second-poorest ranked state for binge drinking, with 23.8% of the population participating, indicating a 3.7% increase in just over a year.

With the strengths being a low prevalence of diabetes, low incidence of adolescent poverty, and high immunization coverage, North Dakota is still struggling with a high prevalence of binge drinking.

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 North Dakota.