Michigan' Popular Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CPR and BLS online program valid in Michigan'?

Yes. Our CPR, First Aid and BLS online program is valid in every city and every state in the U.S.

Do I get a refund if I change my mind?

You have 30 days to try our course. Please contact us to request a refund for any reason.

When will I know my test results for the Michigan CPR, First Aid or BLS course?

You will receive the results immediately and can expect your wallet card online. We also send you a copy in mail.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Michigan

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Michigan was ranked 37th in overall health in 2012, decreasing from 33rd in 2011. The life expectancy is 77.89 years, which is slightly shorter than the average life expectance of 78.6 years.

When it comes to healthcare spending, Michigan is ranked 39th, spending approximately $55 per person. The state is ranked 14th in insurance, with 12.7% of the population living without insurance. This number has increased by 2.4% over the past decade. The availability of primary care physicians is ranked at 23rd, with approximately 117 PCPs per 100,000 residents, which is slightly less than the national average of 121.

Approximately 14.8% of adults in Michigan are living below poverty level. The percentage of children living in poverty is 22.7%, ranking Michigan 35th in the country in this category. Since 2000, the rate of adults living in poverty has increased 4.3%, while the rate of children has increased significantly by more than 10% in just the last 10 years.

Although Michigan has a relatively low prevalence for sedentary lifestyle, approximately 2.4 million adults in Michigan (or 31.3%) are obese, ranking the state 46th in adult obesity. This marks more than a 6% increase in the last decade. With a ranking of 24th, Michigan has a moderately low percentage of obesity among children with 12.1% of the adolescent population considered obese. Taking into account the percentage of obese individuals, it is no surprise that 10% of adults in Michigan are living with diabetes, ranking it 30th in the country. This number has been increasing over the last decade, up from 8.2% in 2002. The incidence of stroke is approximately 3.3%, which is appreciably higher than the national average of 2.1%.

With a high prevalence for smoking, 23.3% of the population, Michigan is ranked 40th in the country. Although poorly-ranked, this number does mark a decrease from 25.6% in 2002. Michigan is ranked 35th in binge drinking, with 19.7% of the population participating. This number shows nearly a 4% increase in just the last year.

With the strengths being low prevalence of uninsured individuals, Michigan is still struggling with a high prevalence for binge drinking, obesity and smoking.

CPR, First Aid and BLS (Basic Life Support) are critical qualifications for EMTs, RNs and other medical professionals. "CPR Select" provides quality online training programs for medical professionals wishing to become certified in CPR, First Aid and BLS in Michigan.