Online Maine CPR, First Aid or BLS classes FAQs

If I am not happy with the CPR, First Aid or BLS certification course can I get my money back?

Yes, you can. We have a money back guarantee on our programs for 60 days after purchase.

Do I need to use a computer for accessing my Maine course?

Computer is not necessary to access the course. This course can be access from computer, tablet and Smartphone.

If I fail the CPR, First Aid or BLS exam, what are my options?

In case you are not able to pass the exam on the first try you can retake the exam after revising your course and there is no additional charge for it.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Maine

According to health ranking website www.americanhealthrankings.com, Maine ranks very highly in terms of overall health statistics. It was ranked 9th in terms of overall health in 2012, a jump from 10th place in 2011. The state ranks 25th in terms of obesity, with over 300,000 adults, 27.8 percent of the population suffering from the problem. In Maine, obesity is more prevalent among non-Hispanics whites at 27.0 percent than Hispanics at 20.9 percent; sedentary lifestyle is more prevalent among non-Hispanic whites at 21.8 percent than Hispanics at 16.7 percent; and smoking is more prevalent among Hispanics at 25.1 percent than non-Hispanic whites at 17.4 percent. The major challenges for the state are a moderate prevalence of sedentary lifestyle, obesity &diabetes, high prevalence of smoking, high rate of cancer deaths, decrease in public health spending, high rate of uninsured population as well as increases in the number of children living in poverty.

The state has the 33rd ranking in the United States in terms of smoking and 26th in terms of diabetes. Surprisingly, however, the rate of binge drinking is low and Maine ranks 18th in terms of health issues linked to binge drinking. The problem of binge drinking seems to be more prevalent in men than in women.

The crude rates of preventable hospitalizations, the chief cause of which is smoking, has fallen from 75.9 to 59.3, indicating better awareness regarding the dangers of smoking, as well as increasing amounts of public health spending. Public health funding has from $86 to $83 per person, and the infant mortality rate decreased from 6.3 to 5.6 deaths. There has been a drastic increase in the number of children living under poverty. Analysts however believe that overall health will improve with time.

The strong points of the state are low violent crime rate, low rate of uninsured population, low prevalence of low birth weight and an increase in the immunization coverage as well as a low occupational fatalities rate.

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