CPR certification

[drive805]

I joined ISSA for my training certification i need to get my CPR/AED. What is the best way to go about it? I have seen different types online, I should be done with my testing in a few weeks, can anyone help thanks.

[italianplaya30]

I joined ISSA for my training certification i need to get my CPR/AED. What is the best way to go about it? I have seen different types online, I should be done with my testing in a few weeks, can anyone help thanks.

ISSA training certification CPR/AED for first time trainers can not be done online

you must go to http://www.redcross.org/ to find a course near you

[COBrien3]

CPR/AED should only be one 3 or 4 hour class at the most. Its worth it to just take the class in person and not online.

[Richie_Awesome]

Ditto. The first CPR/AED must be hands on. I recommend red cross.

[jentanne]

Ditto. The first CPR/AED must be hands on. I recommend red cross.

I recommend Red Cross as well. I just got certified by them last week. My class was 8 hours!! (with only 45 min lunch, taught by an 82yr old man who knew his stuff, but was SLOW)

I could not get CPR AED with them alone, I had to get first aid too. Also, my chapter did not offer the AED as part of the CPR/First Aid class, but the instructor stayed after class with me and another girl who was going for PT also and trained us in about 30 minutes. They did not charge extra for this, just make sure if you have to do it this way that they print AED on your card also.

[Jack_Lupino]

I don't recommend Red Cross.

I do recommend the American Heart Association.

[Richie_Awesome]

I recommend Red Cross as well. I just got certified by them last week. My class was 8 hours!! (with only 45 min lunch, taught by an 82yr old man who knew his stuff, but was SLOW)

I could not get CPR AED with them alone, I had to get first aid too. Also, my chapter did not offer the AED as part of the CPR/First Aid class, but the instructor stayed after class with me and another girl who was going for PT also and trained us in about 30 minutes. They did not charge extra for this, just make sure if you have to do it this way that they print AED on your card also.

Ours was 4 hours. The women instructing was deaf, but she was amazing and knew her stuff.

How was the first aid training?

[drive805]

i have checked into it, i looked at red cross and American Heart both, they are only offering the practioner course (8 hours) looks like i will have to take that unless i can find something else ....

[bigbiff]

I just saw your post the red cross is your best bet to get your Cpr/aed I do believe the school is starting to have the option to get it through the school. I just finished mine in January of this year

I joined ISSA for my training certification i need to get my CPR/AED. What is the best way to go about it? I have seen different types online, I should be done with my testing in a few weeks, can anyone help thanks.

[arandazzo88]

I joined ISSA for my training certification i need to get my CPR/AED. What is the best way to go about it? I have seen different types online, I should be done with my testing in a few weeks, can anyone help thanks.

There's a few things I want to point out here.

1) Others are right that ISSA won't accept online-only certifications. There must be a hands-on component to your CPR certification. There are courses you can take online and then come in to practice and get tested on your skills. This CPR certification class I found online has a tradition class and online blended class option. https://www.primemedicaltraining.com...-certficiation

2) I don't recommend using the Red Cross. Even though ISSA accepts Red Cross, your future employer may not. More and more employers are specifically requiring American Heart Association certifications. So be on the safe side and go with AHA which everyone/anyone will accept. Look for an authorized AHA training center. That company I linked to, Prime Medical Training, is an authorized AHA.

3) An AHA CPR class will take 1.5-3 hours depending on how many people are in the class. Also, whether they are including the Child and Infant CPR modules. Another reason to go with AHA. Much shorter than the 8hr Red Cross classes.

[bluebarbell]

All the major CPT organizations require CPR/AED be done in-person to my understanding.

[arandazzo88]

All the major CPT organizations require CPR/AED be done in-person to my understanding.

Yes, at least part of it has to have a in-person/hands-on component.

[nexa712]

Hi, I want to do this training certification how can I got it. I am glad to see this but where you provide this training certification please tell me.

[Nick4LifeChange]

I joined ISSA for my training certification i need to get my CPR/AED. What is the best way to go about it? I have seen different types online, I should be done with my testing in a few weeks, can anyone help thanks.

Hey Drive,

I might be a little late to this thread.. but i do have some info for you.

There are multiple organizations that train people..
-American Red Cross
-American Heart Association

I am a former beach lifeguard and EMT/professional rescuer.

I would suggest getting both done, but for all further training stick with American Red Cross. They have the most diverse and expanded training programs.

Make sure to get qualified by both organizations, different employers different preferences. The higher you go the better. I was considering going AEMT or para.

Feel free to PM me, i can give you lot more info.

Remember to take knees pads for your training, all jokes aside, you will need them.