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"I'm a registered nurse
and I thought your CPR certification course was excellent!"
- Marisha Ohama, RN
(Narberth, PA)
Online First Aid and CPR Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should take this course?
Our online First Aid and CPR courses are designed to accommodate people who want to learn Basic Life Support, but whose schedules won't allow lengthy classes or expensive training sessions. People in health related fields, coaches, caregivers for the elderly or children, and people associated with athletics will especially benefit from the cognitive skills acquired in our courses. However, anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency situation is welcome to take our online courses.
- Are CPR and BFA difficult to learn?
BLS are composed of knowledge and skills which can be learned by nearly any adult or teenager. However, it's important to pay attention to the specifics of all instructions in our online courses.
- Can I be sued if I perform CPR incorrectly?
Private citizens are protected in most states by the Good Samaritan Law. This law states that the victim may not sue you unless you are a professional physician and have demonstrated gross negligence while performing rescue efforts. As laws can differ from state to state, it would be wise for you to discover what kind of protection your state offers you.
- I want to learn First Aid and CPR online, but
wouldn't it be better to take a classroom course from The American
Red Cross?
Our online training courses uphold the same established standards and accepted guidelines as the courses given at The American Heart Association and The American Red Cross. However, since the internet is an interactive medium, available to everyone any time of the day or night, our online courses have the unique advantage of a flexible schedule not found in classroom courses. Plus, since we don't have the extensive overhead and staff of other organizations, we can keep the cost of certification low, only a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere.
- Can I take your online course instead of taking a classroom
course?
Yes. Our online courses are designed for people who want to learn BFA and CPR, but do not want to spend a lot of time or money, while learning the same fundamentals and cognitive skills as the more expensive and lengthy classroom courses offered by American Red Cross and American Heart Association (as well as numerous independent schools).
- What is the cost of your course?
Nothing. Our online First Aid and CPR courses are freely available to anyone who wants to learn (or recall) BLS procedures. If you want a printable, 2 year certification card, then you'll need to pay just $25 per card. We also offer laminated cards and wall certificates. We use PayPal for our secure, online payment processing and you don't need a PayPal account to use it. You simply need a credit or debit card.
- What happens once I've taken your online course?
First, you'll have the confidence and satisfaction of knowing that if an emergency occurs, you will have the basic skills necessary to act quickly, effectively, and appropriately. Second, you pay just $25 for your printable, 2 year certification card, issued exclusively by www.onlinefirstaidcpr.com. The laminated card and wall certificate are optional.
- When does the certification expire?
2 years.
- Can I ignore the courses and simply pay for my
certification cards?
Our desire at www.onlinefirstaidcpr.com is to facilitate a valuable service for people who visit our web site. Even though we cannot prevent you from advancing to certification without studying the online lessons or taking the quiz, you would be doing a disservice to yourself and others. Even if you already know First Aid and CPR, examining our material can be an excellent refresher course and may only take 30-60 minutes to complete.
- I'm a licensed daycare provider and I need to keep
my First Aid and CPR certification current. Will your
online certification be accepted by my state's licensing board?
Certification requirements vary a lot, not only from state to state, but sometimes within an individual state (e.g. from county to county). Most certification boards and governing bodies have arbitrary BFA/CPR standards, many being established before online courses became a legitimate alternative to classroom courses. We suggest that you check with your employer to make sure our courses and certifications are accepted. Numerous employers from colleges to hospitals to school districts do accept our certifications.
- How long will it take to receive my certification
card(s)?
We will email you the printable certification card(s) within 24 hours of your payment. Make sure to reply to our confirmation email because we use it to verify the name you want on your card(s).
- Can I pay with a personal check or money order?
Yes and no. We only offer online payments through PayPal. They do not accept money orders, but they do accept personal check payments. They are called e-check payments and they take 3-5 business days to process, so we recommend using a debit or credit card, if possible. You may see Why we use PayPal for more.