CPR/First Aid/BLS Certification Vermont (VT)

CPR Certification Classes Near Me in Vermont

Online certification in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support could mean a difference between life and death when a medical emergency like cardiac arrest occurs. CPR classes in Vermont can give you the skills you need to help adults and children and allow you to care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies. You will learn how to perform CPR 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 Vermont 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.

Why should you take a CPR class?

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.

Vermont 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 Vermont 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.

FAQs About Online Certifications in Vermont

I live in a rural area; will my CPR card and certification be delivered to my location?

Absolutely! Your CPR, First Aid or BLS certification wallet card can be mailed to any address in the United States including P.O. boxes. Fast delivery is also an option when checking out.

Do you require a local clinical test component?

No. Our CPR and First Aid Certification online courses are 100% online and can be taken from any location where you have internet.

Does this CPR/BLS course fulfill the Vermont requirements?

Yes, our courses are guaranteed to fulfill requirements in every state throughout the U.S. including Vermont.

I need Basic Life Support Training (BLS). Can you help with that too?

Yes, we can. We offer an online BLS certification course in addition to our online CPR and First Aid course.

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 American Heart Association BLS recertification courses at CPR Select if you need to renew.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Vermont

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Vermont was the top-ranked state overall health in 2012 and 2011. The life expectancy is 79.70 years, one year longer than the national average of 78.7 years.

Approximately 11.1% of adults in Vermont are living below the poverty level (2010). This marks an increase of 1.7% since 2000. Ranked 15th in the country regarding children living in poverty, 16.4% of the adolescent population lives below the poverty level, marking an increase from 13.5% in 2011.

Due to a low prevalence of sedentary lifestyle, Vermont is ranked 13th in obesity, with 25.4% of adults considered obese. This marks an increase of almost 8% in the last decade. With a ranking of 6th, Vermont has one of the lowest percentages of obese children, with only 9.9% of children considered obese. With 7.7% of the adult population living with diabetes, Vermont is the fourth-highest ranked in this category but has increased by 2.1% in the last decade. The incidence of stroke is approximately 2.6%, slightly higher than the national average of 2.1%.

As of 2012, 19.1% of the population smokes, ranking Vermont 11th in the nation in this category and marking a decrease from 22.4% in 2002. In addition, Vermont is ranked 27th in the category of binge drinking, with 18.5% of the population partaking and marking an increase of 1.4% since 2011 alone.

With the strengths being high overall health ranking, a low prevalence for adolescent obesity and diabetes, a high rate of insurance, high per capita health funding, and increased availability of PCPs, Vermont is still struggling with a moderate prevalence for binge drinking and a higher incidence of cancer-related deaths.

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,  BLS or BCLS certification in Vermont. While there are free CPR certification available, it's important that you get certified by reputable training center.