HELP! Which CPR Certification Do I Need?
Course: HeartSaver® (First Aid, CPR/AED or CPR/AED) is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory, other requirements, or just to have lifesaving knowledge. Most people need a standard CPR certification, often called CPR for the layperson. Professions that usually fall into this category are: Teacher, Coach, Camp counselor, School bus driver, Personal trainer, Daycare worker, Babysitter, Nanny, Construction worker.
Course: Basic Life Support (BLS). Healthcare providers are required to take a more advanced CPR class. Professions that usually need a healthcare provider CPR certification are: Medical Doctor (MD/DO), Nurse (RN), Licensed vocational nurse (LVN), Medical assistant, Respiratory therapist, Hospital technician, Dentist, Dental assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Firefighter, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, or other medical professional.
Course: HeartSaver® (First Aid, CPR/AED or CPR/AED) is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory, other requirements, or just to have lifesaving knowledge. Most people need a standard CPR certification, often called CPR for the layperson. Professions that usually fall into this category are: Teacher, Coach, Camp counselor, School bus driver, Personal trainer, Daycare worker, Babysitter, Nanny, Construction worker.
Course: Basic Life Support (BLS). Healthcare providers are required to take a more advanced CPR class. Professions that usually need a healthcare provider CPR certification are: Medical Doctor (MD/DO), Nurse (RN), Licensed vocational nurse (LVN), Medical assistant, Respiratory therapist, Hospital technician, Dentist, Dental assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Firefighter, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, or other medical professional.