CPR/First Aid/BLS Certification Oklahoma (OK)

CPR Certification Classes Near Me in Oklahoma

CPR/AED, First Aid, and BLS certification classes in Oklahoma are essential, whether it's just one year or two-year certification, especially if you want to prepare yourselves in case cardiac emergencies occur to anyone in the community. Get certified in Oklahoma with American Red Cross, which starts at $19.95. The cost includes study materials and a certificate of completion. Get certified and gain lifesaving skills that can help you respond to an emergency situation.

Our CPR courses are 100% online with no hands-on skills check. Please note: online-only CPR may not meet OSHA standards, Oklahoma DHS childcare licensing, or healthcare employer requirements.

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Online-only certificates are generally accepted for:  

• General workplace compliance (non-clinical)
• Personal knowledge  

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In-person skills required for:  

• Healthcare provider BLS (hospitals, clinics)  
• Childcare staff (must be OPDR-approved)  
• EMS, dental, and nursing licensure

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Our courses follow AHA/ILCOR science but are NOT sponsored, endorsed, or issued by the American Heart Association.

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Online CPR Certification in Oklahoma

Online CPR classes in Oklahoma can give you the skills you need to help adults and children during medical, breathing, and cardiac arrest. You will learn how to perform hands only and traditional CPR (combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing), and the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator. You can also learn the duties and responsibilities of first aid rescuers; first aid actions for a wide variety of medical emergency, including severe choking, heart attack, and stroke; and skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies, including external bleeding, broken bones, and sprains, and bites and stings. CPR Certification in Oklahoma is available online, and it's easy to find First Aid and CPR training that will suit your schedule and learning style!

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Is CPR certification required in Oklahoma?

CPR certification is required for Healthcare Providers with a practical skills component. It is necessary to complete a training course in CPR and AED operation in accordance with the guidelines established by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, other nationally recognized associations, or the medical director of the local emergency medical services provider. Emergency Medical Services professionals in Texas are also required to have a Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS certification. We also offer CPR group classes for organizations and workplace employees with more than 5 participants.

Acceptance of online-only CPR varies. In Oklahoma, childcare providers must complete CPR/First Aid from Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR)-approved sources, and many healthcare employers require American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross certification. Always confirm acceptance with your employer or regulator.

Oklahoma CPR/AED, First Aid & BLS Certification Classes Approved by AHA Trained Physicians

Unlike most other online CPR/AED, First Aid & BLS certification courses, our CPR and BLS Certification in Oklahoma was written and approved by American Heart Association trained U.S board certified physicians and healthcare professionals. As a result, you can feel confident in the quality of our CPR/AED, first aid, and BLS certification online ourses. Our online course covers the same topics that American Heart Association compliant classroom courses train you on. But, our CPR/AED training and exam are more affordable and convenient than many classroom based CPR/AED, First Aid & BLS training courses.

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FAQs About Online Certification in Oklahoma

Can I get both my CPR and First Aid certification through your Oklahoma online course?

Absolutely. You can choose from our CPR and First Aid Certification online course which one you would like to get certified in. We also offer Basic Life Support certification in addition to CPR and First Aid

How often can I access CPR and First Aid course materials?

You have full access to your CPR classes course material 24/7. Professionals in the healthcare industry often work long hours so we make it as easy as possible, even for those coming home from the graveyard shift.

Will I continue to have access to the coursework after I have passed my exam?

After taking the exam you can access your course work for up to 2 years from your registration date.

How long is a CPR certification good for?

2 years. You need to renew your certification every 2 years by taking the CPR recertification exam. If you need to renew, we also offer CPR online renewal courses at CPR Select.

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Health Information for Medical Professionals in Oklahoma

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Oklahoma was ranked 43rd in overall health in 2012. However, the state has increased slightly from 46th in 2011. The life expectancy is 75.6, one of the lowest states compared to a national average of 78.7 years.

When it comes to healthcare spending, Oklahoma is ranked 15th, spending an average of $95 per person. Despite healthcare spending, the percentage of uninsured people in 2012 was 17.1%. Ranked 35th in the country, people living without insurance have decreased slightly from 18.4% in 2007. The availability of primary care physicians in Oklahoma is the 2nd poorest in the nation, with an average of only approximately 80 PCPs per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national average of 121.

As of 2010, approximately 16.2% of the adult population is currently living in poverty, which indicates a 1.5% increase since 2000. As for children living in poverty, Oklahoma was ranked 24th with 20.7% of all children living below the poverty level, marking a decrease from 25% in just the past year.

Due to a high prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle, Oklahoma is also among the poorest-ranked states for obesity, ranking 45th, with approximately 31.1% of the adult population considered obese, marking a 4.6% increase in the last decade. In addition, the state is ranked 43rd overall for adults living with diabetes (11.1% of the population), suggesting a correlation between obesity and a higher prevalence of diabetes. Among children, the obesity ranking is also high at 42, with 16.7% of the adolescent population considered obese. Oklahoma also has a relatively high prevalence of stroke, with 3.4% of the population having had a stroke (compared to a national average of 2.1%).

With 26.1% of the state "lighting up," Oklahoma has an exceptionally high smoking prevalence and is ranked 47th in the nation. In contrast, however, only 16.5% of the population partakes in binge drinking, giving Oklahoma an overall ranking of 12th. However, this marks a 3.5% increase from 2011 alone.

With the strengths being low prevalence for infectious diseases and binge drinking, Oklahoma is still struggling with a high prevalence of smoking, obesity, and diabetes and low availability of PCPs.

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 Oklahoma.