Cardiac arrest is very rapidly becoming the number one cause of death worldwide. Do you know that of the over million-and-a-half heart attacks that happen every year, more than 20% of people die before even reaching a hospital.
Permanent brain damage can occur in only a few minutes due to a lack of oxygenated blood caused by the stopping of the heart. In most cases death will occur within 8-10 minutes, the average EMS response time is 12-15 minutes that makes you their only chance at survival. The earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances of survival, every minute counts!
Chances of survival are actually doubled if help is received in the first four minutes and in many cases is the difference between life and death.
Why Is CPR and First Aid Important?
Taking the first step in saving a life could make you a hero to a loved one or even a complete stranger. By enrolling in the CPRexam.com CPR/Basic First Aid course today, you could save a life tomorrow!
Cardiac arrest is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death worldwide. Did you know that out of over 1.5 million heart attacks that occur each year, more than 20% of people die before reaching a hospital?
Permanent brain damage can happen within just a few minutes due to a lack of oxygenated blood when the heart stops. In most cases, death can occur within 8-10 minutes, while the average EMS response time is 12-15 minutes—making you their only chance at survival. The earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. Every minute counts!
Survival rates actually double if help is received within the first four minutes, often making the difference between life and death.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
- Duration: 1.5 hours of self-paced online training
- Certificate: Printable certificate upon successful completion
- Access: 90-day course access
COURSE FEATURES
Our course is designed to be accessible on any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. This self-paced training allows you to track your progress, so you can log off and resume where you left off.
Topics Covered in This Course Include:
- CPR Instruction (adult, child, and infant)
- Burns (1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree)
- Bruises
- Choking (Heimlich Maneuver)
- Cuts and Scrapes
- Infection
- Electrocution
- Bone Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Nosebleeds
- Puncture Wounds
- Bite Wounds
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION
- Final Exam: 20 questions
- Passing Score: 70% or better
- Certification Valid Period: 2 years
- Certification Type: Downloadable PDF document (available to save, print, or email)