Frequently Asked Online Kansas CPR/First Aid and BLS Certification

How much will my CPR/First Aid and BLS recertification cost?

It all depends on what course you choose to recertify for. Most of our course ranges from 19.95 to 45.95. This certification is valid in all fifty states.

Will my employer see "online" on my Kansas CPR, First Aid or BLS certification card?

No. Your employer will only see the course specific information required on your card. There isn't any mention on it that your certification was conducted online.

How do I get a replacement CPR, First Aid or BLS card?

If you need to have your CPR, First Aid or BLS card replaced, simply reach out to us for a replacement.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Kansas

According to health ranking website www.americanhealthrankings.com, Kansas ranks along the middle of the pack in the health rankings, ranking 24th in terms of overall health in 2012, increasing a rank from 25th place in the previous year.

The state ranks 37th in terms of obesity, one of the highest rates in the country close to 30 percent of the population - 630,000 adults - suffering from the problem.

In Kansas, sedentary lifestyle is more prevalent among Hispanics at 34.1 percent than non-Hispanic blacks at 26.5 percent and non-Hispanic whites at 22.8 percent; smoking is more prevalent among non-Hispanic blacks at 23.6 percent than Hispanics at 17.1 percent and non-Hispanic whites at 16.9 percent; and obesity is more prevalent among non-Hispanic blacks at 39.4 percent than non-Hispanic whites at 28.9 percent.

The state of Kansas has a low prevalence of binge drinking. The state ranks 16th in terms of binge drinking, with 17 percent of the population prone to the problem. As a result, Kansas ranks among the top twenty states where the problem of binge drinking is low. The problem of binge drinking seems to be more prevalent in men than in women.

The state of Kansas ranks averagely in terms of other health factors, including rates of smoking and diabetes. Kansas ranks 30th out of 50 in terms of smoking and 37th out of 50 in terms of diabetes prevalence rates, following a ranking system in which a lower number indicates a better position.

The crude rates of preventable hospitalizations, the chief cause of which is smoking, has fallen from 88.3 to 67.4, indicating better awareness regarding the dangers of smoking, as well as active efforts to cut down. Similarly, rates of infant mortality have dropped from 6.3 to 5.4 deaths per 1,000 births. The public health spending has increased over the years but it is still very low compared to the rest of the country.

In the past year the percentage of children in poverty increased from 8.9 percent of persons under age 13.1 to 21.1 percent, indicating a worsening of the situation. Kansas was one of only a few states in the United States where this had happened.

The strong points of the state are the low prevalence of binge drinking, low prevalence of low birth weight and the relatively high rates of high school graduation.

The challenges however are the low rates of education and the rapid increase of the number of children under poverty. They also include low per capita public health funding, limited availability of primary care physicians and the high occupational fatalities rate

CPR, First Aid and BLS (Basic Life Support) is a critical qualification for EMTs, RNs and other medical professionals in Kansas. CPR Select provides online classes and certification programs for medical professionals who wish to become certified.