CPR/First Aid/BLS Certification Oregon (OR)

CPR Certification Oregon

Online certification in CPR, AED, First Aid, and Basic Life Support could mean a difference between life and death during emergencies such as cardiac arrest. CPR classes in Oregon can give you the skills you need to help adults and children during cardiac emergencies. You will learn how to perform hands only CPR, traditional CPR (combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing), and use of AED or Automated External Defibrillator. In addition, you will learn first aid actions for medical emergencies, including severe choking, heart attack, and stroke, skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies, including external bleeding, broken bones, sprains, and bites and stings. CPR Certification in Oregon is available online, starting at $34.95. The cost includes study guides, training materials, and a certificate of completion. Although our CPR training takes just a short time to complete, it can help you gain the skills and confidence to respond to a wide variety of emergency situations.

Is CPR Certification Required in Oregon?

Emergency Medical Services Providers need a Basic Life Support and CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include adult, child, and infant CPR, use of a bag-valve mask, and AED or Automated External Defibrillator. Some Emergency Medical Technicians' may also need a First Aid course, but this is determined by the employer. 

Jobs That Requires CPR Certification in Oregon

CPR Certification is not just for medical professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency medical services providers. Other jobs in Oregon require CPR certification as part of their employment requirements. These jobs may include the following:

• Receptionists, administrators, and front desk personnel in a doctor or dentist's office.
• Babysitters, daycare workers, head start teachers.
• Athletic coaches, fitness trainers, referees, and anyone involved in sports activities.
• All staff employed in any educational facility, such as teachers and counselors.
• Police officers, firefighters, first responders, and corrections officers.
• Laborers, construction workers, hospitality industry workers, retail and foodservice workers.
• Diving coaches, swim instructors, aquatic center staff.
• Anyone who works with people under care, companions for the elderly and disabled, including social workers and charity volunteers.

Oregon FAQs about the CPR, First Aid and BLS Certification

How long will I have to wait to get my certification card online?

There is no waiting time in receiving your online CPR certification card. As soon as you pass your exam, you can get your digital certificate or CPR card.

Does this course use the most updated CPR /BLS guidelines?

Our CPR and BLS certification course uses the most recent guidelines from American Heart Association. All materials and exams are updated and always reflect the most current CPR/BLS guidelines.

Does the Oregon CPR, First Aid or BLS program expire after a certain amount of time?

At this time, there are no expiration dates on our courses. All information is available for future use if you require more time during the course.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and checks. All payments are processed using our secure site with 256 bit SSL encryption.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Oregon

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Oregon was ranked 13th in overall health in 2012 and has decreased its ranking from 8th in 2011. The life expectancy is 79.04 years, which is slightly longer than the national average of 78.7 years.

When it comes to healthcare spending, Oregon is ranked 35th in the nation, spending approximately $59 per person in per capita public health funding, a number that has remained relatively stable over the last 5 years. Oregon has a below-average ranking of 32nd in terms of the insurance.

Approximately 14.9% of the population is living without insurance, though this number marks a decrease of almost 2% in the last decade. The availability of primary care physicians in Oregon is ranked 13th, with approximately 128.1 PCPs per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national average of 121.

As of 2010, approximately 14% of adults in Oregon are living below the poverty level. The percentage of children living in poverty is 20.3%, ranking Oregon 22nd in this category. Since 2000, the rate of adults living in poverty has increased 2.4%, while the rate of children has been up and down over the last decade but has increased an astonishing 6% in just the past 3 years.

Despite having one of the lowest prevalence for sedentary lifestyle, Oregon is ranked 20th in the country in obesity, with 26.7% of adults considered obese. Perhaps due to its moderate percentage of obese individuals, 9.3% of adults in this state are living with diabetes, ranking it 19th in the country. Considering an increase of more than 2% in the last decade, trending suggests the number of people with diabetes will continue to rise, as it has been for many years. The incidence of stroke is approximately 2.9%, which is noticeably higher than the national average of 2.1%.

As of 2012, 19.7% of the population (approximately 600,000 people) smokes, ranking Oregon 18th in the nation in this category. Statistics also indicate that 16.5% of the population participates in binge drinking, giving Oregon one of the better rankings (12th) in this category. The number of people who binge drink has remained relatively stable over the last decade but increased significantly from 13.8% in 2010.

With the strengths being the low prevalence of sedentary lifestyle and relatively low prevalence of binge drinking, Oregon is still struggling with low per capita health funding, lack of insurance, and low immunization coverage.

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 Basic Life Support in Oregon.