Popular Questions for Seattle Tacoma WA Health Professionals

Can I get both my CPR and First Aid certification through your Seattle Tacoma WA online course?

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

Will your Online CPR and First Aid class meet the certification requirement for Seattle Tacoma Washington?

Yes, our Seattle Tacoma CPR and First Aid certification program is fully compliant with AHA latest guidelines and fulfill the Seattle Tacoma WA requirements.

Will I continue to have access to the course work 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.

Seattle-Tacoma, Washington Health and City Information

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA-TAC) is a major metropolitan area comprised of 3 cities (Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue) in Washington and is the largest urban area in the North-Western U.S. The rate of adult obesity in Seattle is lower than most major cities at 27.8%. With a high prevalence of physical activity, Seattle is actually one of the top-ten "fittest cities." Seattle also has the third-lowest percentage of smokers, with only 14.8% of the population "lighting up," and marking a decrease from 15.3% in 2011. Despite a lower prevalence of obesity and smoking, the rate of diabetes is the highest in the nation among African Americans at 12%.

Given the high rate of diabetes and the various health disparities among the minority population of Seattle, it is highly recommended that medical professionals in Seattle be certified in CPR, First Aid and BLS (Basic Life Support). "CPR Select" makes it easy to certify or recertify with flexible, quality online training programs for medical professionals. These are critical qualifications for EMTs, RNs and other medical professionals that will assist them in addressing the various medical issues facing Seattle's population.

The University of Washington Medical Center is rated the #1 hospital in Washington. With more than 1,800 physicians and 396 beds, this hospital treats more than 1 million people per year. This medical center specializes in rehabilitation, nephrology, orthopedics, endocrinology, gerontology, gynecology, ENT and cancer. University of Washington Medical Center is dedicated to providing "expert, comprehensive care." Other notable Seattle hospitals include Seattle Children's Hospital and Northwest Hospital and Medical Center.

Seattle-Tacoma, also called "Emerald City" or "Rain City," has a population of over 3.5 million in 5,872 square miles. Incorporated in 1856, Seattle has a long history of waxing and waning. Notably, in the late 19th and early 20th century, the city experienced a boom with shipbuilding and the gold rush, followed by a downturn during The Great Depression. The Century 21 Exposition and the 1962 World's Fair brought prosperity once again, followed by another downturn in the late 60's and early 70's due to the oil crisis. Seattle's history continued as such, with constant ups and downs. Seattle's weather is known to have a lot of rain during autumn, winter and spring and warm, dry summers.

The city's economy is largely comprised of lumber, fishing, boat manufacturing, aircraft, finance, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Seattle is also the leader in "green" technology research.

Historically, jazz music is an important aspect of Seattle's culture and it is where Ray Charles' early career developed. With a continued dedication to the arts, Seattle is known for indie rock and dance, grunge music, and Seattle's International Film Festival. The Seattle Civic Center boasts many events each year, including Bumbeshoot, Folklife and Bite of Seattle. Additionally, visitors can visit Pike Place Market and the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.