Here is a list of FAQs regarding CPR classes answered, that people need to know about the classes and certifications.<\/p>\n

1. Am I allowed to do a CPR if I have do not have a certification or never attended any CPR class?<\/p>\n

Yes. CPR certification or class training is not mandatory for you to spring to action and extend\u00a0your valuable help to save a fellow human being`s life. However, some country laws require you\u00a0to ask for victim`s permission before you perform a CPR on them. CPR classes make you aware\u00a0of such legal obligations to be mindful of, in the event of such emergencies.<\/p>\n

2. Am I obligated to perform a CPR on a victim in emergency, if I am CPR certified?<\/p>\n

Except in the state of Vermont, there is no legal obligation in the U.S. for a fellow-citizen to\u00a0administer a CPR on an emergency victim. The state of Vermont has the Good Samaritan Law\u00a0(Duty to Aid the Endangered Act), which puts an obligation to a fellow-citizen present in an\u00a0emergency to extend all the reasonable help that could be provided to the victim. This includes\u00a0a CPR as well. However, the case is different for professional rescuers such as a firefighters,\u00a0EMS’s, lifeguards and so on, for whom it is a duty to perform CPR on the victim, if required.<\/p>\n

3. Is it better to join a traditional classroom CPR class or an online CPR class?<\/p>\n

There is no better way to learn the lifesaving skills than practicing them live on a mannequin.\u00a0The experience of practicing while being continuously monitored and advised by an instructor is\u00a0the best method to learn the procedure. Online classes neither offer the depth of knowledge\u00a0nor the experience that is characteristic of traditional CPR classes.<\/p>\n

4. How often do I need to take CPR classes to remain competent in administering a CPR?<\/p>\n

With advances in medical science, our understanding of CPR and its effects improve\u00a0continuously. The CPR guidelines are updated regularly to reflect these changes. In order to\u00a0keep yourself updated to the latest guidelines and to have enough practice on a regular basis, it\u00a0is generally recommended to retake the certification every 12 months or less.<\/p>\n

5. Are online CPR certifications valid?<\/p>\n

Since there is no national level regulatory body to monitor the activities of various CPR training\u00a0agencies, a number of online CPR certification agencies have cropped up. Their standards for\u00a0awarding a certification are very low and therefore, it is entirely up to the employer to consider\u00a0or reject the certification from an online agency.<\/p>\n

6. Are the CPR classes different for amateurs and professionals?<\/p>\n

Yes. A professional agency such as the American Heart Association has customized training\u00a0programs for amateurs learning to become capable of saving a loved one in emergency and for\u00a0professionals such as a daycare provider or a nurse. On a broad level, the CPR classes train\u00a0students in administering CPR on adults, children and infants. While amateurs are generally\u00a0trained to provide CPR to adults, the professionals are trained based on their professional\u00a0requirements.<\/p>\n

7. Do I need to pass an examination or a test to get a CPR certification?<\/p>\n

All good CPR training agencies require their students to pass a skills test, during which they are\u00a0required to demonstrate their CPR administration skills in practice. Depending on their\u00a0performance in the test, they are awarded a certification. Even the well-known CPR training\u00a0agencies which offer online programs, require the students to perform a physical skills\u00a0demonstration to award a certification.\u00a0Nevertheless, many agencies give away certifications without conducting any test and when the\u00a0tests are conducted, the students are hardly rejected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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