Is It Hard To Get Certified In First Aid And Cpr By The American Heart Association?
I was certified in CPR by the American Red Cross but it expired and am certified in first aid by the same organization, but that’s due to expire in May and it wasn’t too hard to pass the tests for that. Now I’m in a first aid and CPR class and the teacher says that we will be getting certified by the American Heart Association. I just was curious.
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13 Responses to “Is It Hard To Get Certified In First Aid And Cpr By The American Heart Association?”
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February 24th, 2010 at 11:53 am
No, it’s not hard. There is a class you take that lasts about 2-3 hours. They show you how to spot the signs of someone in cardiac arrest and how to administer breathing aid and chest compressions. You also learn how to use the Heartsaver AED (automatic external defibrillator). It is not a difficult course; however, you must pay attention so you will remember what to do in real life should you need to use the knowledge. There is a complete course handbook that you receive to read on your own as a refresher.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
No, not hard at all, I got mine almost 2 years ago…I thought it was pretty poor how they did it though. It kinda makes me worried how bad a person can do and they will still pass them…Good luck!
February 24th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
No it isn’t. I did it in high school. I think it was 9th grade. As far as I remember it was fun and easy. It is pretty much the same criteria used by both.
February 25th, 2010 at 4:52 am
No, it’s very similar. I have a Health Care Provider CPR certification from the Am. Heart Assn. You already know the material–you’ll do fine.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:48 am
its pretty much the same I worked at a child care, and we were certified through the AHA. It was a three day class and the tests are pretty much the same, I took another class through the hospital and the test questians are very similar!! If you passed the first time I wouldn’t worry about it!!! Good luck
February 25th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Usually a one day class, not so hard.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
no it is not hard. I am a CNA and have to do it too.
February 25th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
No, it isn’t hard at all, you already have the knowledge, the courses are very similar. I got mine from American Heart Association, and it was a breeze.
February 26th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Not at all. I first got certified when I was 9 or 10. It is something that you forget easily if you don’t use it. I just took a class last week, but I use CPR often enough that I still remember everything…except infant CPR which I (thankfully) have never had to do. The first aid part of the class is equaly easy.
February 26th, 2010 at 4:40 am
It is pretty easy so don’t worry if you passed it once you’ll pass again
February 26th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I have a Health Care Provider -grade BLS/ CPR certification (with the AHA logo). They sent me some information to study, I attended a morning long class, and took a test. My credit-card sized cert is good for two years – until next Jan.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Same material. I don’t know what level of CPR you will be taking, but for lay people it’s easier. The American Heart Association does not offer first aid classes. Good luck and have fun.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Not at all.