Three Important FAQs That Health Professionals in Atlanta GA Must Ask

Will this CPR or BLS class fulfill my Atlanta GA recertification requirement?

Yes, our Atlanta BLS and CPR certification program is fully compliant with AHA latest guidelines and fulfill the Atlanta GA state requirements.

Do you have group discount for state of Atlanta, Georgia?

Yes, if more than five people register for the course you will qualify for our group discount. They range up to 30% based on the group size.

Will the certification be valid outside the state of Georgia?

Yes, this is a nationally accepted certification and if you move outside the state your new employer will still accept Atlanta, Georgia CPR or BLS Certification.

Atlanta, Georgia Health and City Information

As one of the major U.S. cities, Atlanta, Georgia faces some unique health disparities. Obesity rates in this city are particularly high. The adult obesity rate in Atlanta is 29.6% and the rate of childhood obesity is 12.4%. Likely the result of high obesity rates, Atlanta also has a high prevalence of cardiovascular-related deaths and a high prevalence for diabetes. As part of the "Diabetes Belt," approximately 10.8% of adults in Atlanta have diabetes.

Given the high rate of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular-related deaths, it is vital for medical professionals in Atlanta to be certified in CPR, First Aid and BLS (Basic Life Support). These are critical qualifications for EMTs, RNs and other medical personnel that can help to save lives. "CPR Select" provides flexible, quality online training programs for Atlanta medical professionals wishing to certify or recertify.

Emory University Hospital in Atlanta is one of the best hospitals in the U.S. and is among the top 10 hospitals for cardiovascular care. Employing more than 11,000 people, they specialize in acute illness, cardiology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and transplants. Emory University Hospital "serves humanity by improving health." Other notable Atlanta hospitals include St. Joseph's Hospital and Piedmont Hospital.

Atlanta, also called "Hotlanta," is the 9th most densely populated city with a population of over 5.4 million in 132.4 square miles. Incorporated in 1845, Atlanta was originally inhabited by the Cherokee and Creek Indians. Atlanta has had to rebuild more than once in its history. In 1864 the Union Army ordered that Atlanta be burned to the ground, save for hospitals and churches. After the Civil War ended in 1865, Atlanta was rebuilt and grew through the early part of the 19th century, only to have much of the city destroyed again in 1917 during the Great Atlanta Fire. Due to its high elevation, the climate is humid subtropical with very hot summers, mild winters and a high prevalence for rain and ice storms.

As the major financial center of the South, Atlanta has the 8th largest economy in the nation, with the economy being largely comprised of tourism, media/film and TV production (including several major networks such as CBS, TBS and NBC's The Weather Channel), and transportation, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the busiest airport in the country.

The 7th most visited city in the U.S., more than 35 million people visit Atlanta every year. Major tourist attractions include the Fox Theatre, High Museum of Art, Martin Luther King National Historical Site, and the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. With more than 343 parks and numerous gardens, nature-lovers flock to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta. Sports fans can also enjoy numerous professional teams including the Atlanta Braves, Hawks and Falcons.