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.
2006-09-13 13:21:53 · 15 answers · asked by Bear 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
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.
2006-09-13 13:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-14 22:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-13 13:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-13 17:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by parachute 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2006-09-13 13:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal training certification requires adult first aid/ cpr/ aed which I took today at the red cross. The whole thing took about 4.5 hours, and the course was very easy. Everyone should take it, g-d forbid an emergency arises you will be prepared and know how to save a life.
2014-06-19 17:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you need to for a job, you will need to take real classes and practice on rescue dolls and take an in class test. Many health jobs specify the American Heart Association courses. They're usually around 6 hours long.
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2016-04-14 03:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-13 13:30:10 · answer #8 · answered by spinesign 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-13 13:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-13 13:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋