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06-04-2009, 01:45 PM
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Is (CPRToday.com) online CPR certification legit?
I hope so because I just took it. It seemed waaaaay too easy. Or am I just that smart? 
Here's the link: http://www.cprtoday.com//
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06-04-2009, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NameGoesHere
I hope so because I just took it. It seemed waaaaay too easy. Or am I just that smart?
Here's the link: http://www.cprtoday.com// |
The Salvation Army usually does it for free. And its actually better to get hands on training plus you can also get your first aid and Bloodborne Pathagens certification as well.
But donate some money if you take the courses....like $100.00 at least
Last edited by Vince Goodrum; 06-04-2009 at 02:13 PM.
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06-04-2009, 02:26 PM
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Donate at least $100?!?! LOL.
If my f-in money tree would start growing, I would.
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06-04-2009, 02:32 PM
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Most trainer certs require a live skills check, so if you are doing this to get or renew your PT cert, you're out of luck.
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06-04-2009, 02:47 PM
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Most trainer certs require a live skills check, so if you are doing this to get or renew your PT cert, you're out of luck.
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Hmm.. I think this changed, though.. I tried calling ACSM, left a message, hopefully I will know for sure soon.. I hope I didn't just waste $25 arggg
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06-04-2009, 03:32 PM
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im really not sure about these online courses. sure there are many instances where they are good but for something like PT and especially giving CPR to someone you need hands on experience, not sitting behind a computer screen.
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06-04-2009, 03:53 PM
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Hmm.. I think this changed, though.. I tried calling ACSM, left a message, hopefully I will know for sure soon.. I hope I didn't just waste $25 arggg
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It's on the ACSM's website under requirements. "Current Adult CPR certification with a practical skills component (such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross) "
Practical skills is a live skills check...
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06-04-2009, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Lasharm
It's on the ACSM's website under requirements. "Current Adult CPR certification with a practical skills component (such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross) "
Practical skills is a live skills check...
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Ahh. Thanks
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06-04-2009, 05:46 PM
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I was just going to add that the ACSM does require practical skills. So an online course would not cut it.
That said, I'm getting my CPR and AED certs from the Red Cross next month. Most hospitals use the Red Cross courses for their staff and they're not too expensive. $42-50 dollars. It also only takes a day.
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06-04-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cadre
I was just going to add that the ACSM does require practical skills. So an online course would not cut it.
That said, I'm getting my CPR and AED certs from the Red Cross next month. Most hospitals use the Red Cross courses for their staff and they're not too expensive. $42-50 dollars. It also only takes a day.
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Thanks Cadre.. Yeah, I'm scheduling mine tomorrow. I should of made this thread before i clicked that darn sign-up button (or read it correctly, lol)! Too late now
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06-04-2009, 09:04 PM
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I dont think any online CPR course would have any valuable use for a personal trainer, especially ones trying to attain a nationally recognized cert.
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11-23-2009, 08:11 PM
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This is an interesting conversation. Has anyone tried one of these "online certification" sites? I was wondering because I need to get first aid and cpr certification cards for my work. Do school districts accept online certs? Here is one that looks ok - firstaidcpronline.com, but it's hard to tell. Any input will be appreciated.
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If you collapsed in the street tomorrow and needed CPR, would you prefer to be treated by someone who has done a course requiring practice on a casualty / manikin, or someone with an on - line certification?
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Yesterday, 08:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NameGoesHere
I hope so because I just took it. It seemed waaaaay too easy. Or am I just that smart?
Here's the link: http://www.cprtoday.com// |
Why did you get CPR?
If it's for a CPT cert, you should have checked for the approved providers
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