FAQs Nebraska Professionals Should Ask about Online CPR, First Aid and BLS certification

I live in a rural area; will my CPR card and certification be delivered to my location?

Absolutely, your CPR, First Aid or BLS certification wallet card can be mailed to any address in the United States including P.O. boxes. Fast delivery is also an option when checking out.

Do you require a local clinical test component?

No. Our courses are 100% online and can be taken from any location where you have internet.

Does this CPR/BLS course fulfill the Nebraska requirements?

Yes, our courses are guaranteed to fulfill requirements in every state throughout the U.S. including Nebraska.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Nebraska

According to www.americashealthrankings.org , Nebraska was ranked 15th in overall health in 2012 and has increased its ranking from 18th in 2011. The life expectancy is 79.18 years, which is slightly longer than the national average of 78.7 years.

When it comes to healthcare spending, Nebraska is ranked 22nd and in the nation in per capita public health funding. Nebraska has a moderately low ranking of 16th in terms of insurance. Approximately 12.8% of the population is living without insurance, marking an increase of 4.3% in the last decade. The availability of primary care physicians in Nebraska is ranked 25th, with approximately 116 PCPs per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national average of 121.

Approximately 11.8% of adults in Nebraska are living below poverty level. The percentage of children living in poverty is 14.5%, ranking Nebraska 10th in this category. Since 2000 the rate of adults living in poverty has increased 2.1%, while the rate of children has increased 1.1% in just the past year.

Due to a high prevalence for sedentary lifestyle, Nebraska is ranked 30th in the country in obesity, with 28.4% of adults (approximately 350 thousand people) considered obese. With a ranking of 20th, Nebraska has a moderate percentage of obese children (11.6%). Despite a moderately high percentage of obese individuals, only 8.4% of adults in Nebraska are living with diabetes, ranking it 11th in the country. Considering an increase of more than 3% in the last decade, trending suggests the number of people with diabetes will continue to rise. The incidence of stroke is approximately 2.6%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 2.1%.

As of 2012, 20% of the population smokes, ranking Nebraska 19th in the nation in this category. Statistics also indicate that 22.7% of the population participates in binge drinking, giving Nebraska one of the poorest rankings (46th) in the nation. This percentage has increased considerably from 17.5% in 2007.

With the strengths being low prevalence for children living in poverty and high immunization coverage, Nebraska is still struggling with a high prevalence for binge drinking and infectious disease.

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 Nebraska.