Frequently Asked Questions

That depends.  For an advanced class with 8 or less students, it is 2-3 hours.  For the HeartSaver class, it can take anywhere from 3 hours for CPR only and 5 hours if First Aid is included.

Although there are various companies that promise to offer a CPR class online, the requirements for most health care entities and businesses is that you MUST have the in person skill check offs AND the class must be taught by the American Heart Association.

Yes! You may take the lecture portion of a course online, you must present the certificate to the AHA CPR Instructor and then complete the skills in person.  If this is the format you would like to request, please contact your instructor for details.

Learning CPR can help you save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest. It can also help you feel more confident in emergency situations, and it is a valuable skill to have in both personal and professional settings.

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions, artificial respiration and defibrillation (in some cases) to preserve intact brain function until further measures can be taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

The steps of performing CPR are as follows:

1. Check for responsiveness and call for help.

2. Open the airway and check for breathing.

3. Start chest compressions.

4. Perform rescue breaths.

5. Continue CPR until help arrives.

CPR is a manual procedure that involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation in someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest. AED, on the other hand, is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.

The signs of cardiac arrest include sudden loss of responsiveness, absence of normal breathing, and no pulse or heartbeat. The person may also become pale or blue in color.

Anyone can learn CPR, and it is recommended for anyone who wants to be prepared in case of an emergency. This includes parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who works with the public.

CPR certification is typically valid for two years. After that, you will need to take a renewal course to maintain your certification.

The main difference between CPR for adults and infants is the technique used for chest compressions. For adults, the compressions should be about 2 inches deep and at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. For infants, the compressions should be about 1.5 inches deep and at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.

While performing CPR, it is possible to break someone's ribs or cause other injuries due to the force required to properly administer chest compressions. However, the potential benefits of performing CPR far outweigh the risks of injury.

The signs of cardiac arrest include sudden loss of responsiveness, absence of normal breathing, and no pulse or heartbeat. The person may also become pale or blue in color.

Yes, you can perform CPR on someone with a pacemaker. The pacemaker will not be affected by the chest compressions or rescue breaths. It is important to follow the standard CPR protocol and call for medical help if the person does not respond.

Yes, CPR can be performed on a person who has drowned. In fact, drowning is one of the most common causes of cardiac arrest in children. It is important to start CPR as soon as possible to increase the chances of survival.

CPR should be performed continuously until professional medical help arrives or the person shows signs of life. If performing CPR alone, it is recommended to switch with another person every 2 minutes to avoid fatigue.