Tampa and St. Petersburg Leading FAQs to Consider for CPR, First Aid and BLS classes

Where is the physical location for your CPR, First Aid and BLS classes in Tampa and St. Petersburg FL?

Where ever you want to take your course. Our courses are completely online for optimum convenience. You have access to materials and examinations all the time without leaving your chair.

How do I know if my employer will accept this CPR, First Aid and BLS card?

Most employers 99.3% in the country accept our accredited CPR and BLS certification and recertification cards. In case your employer does not accept our card, you are fully protected by our money back guarantee.

Who writes the tests for your CPR and BLS materials and exams?

Our course and exams are authored by licensed physicians with years of experience. These experts make sure guidelines correlate to the latest AHA standards

Tampa, Florida Health and City Information

Tampa is located in western Florida on the Tampa Bay. This racially and ethnically diverse city faces some unfortunate health disparities. Obesity rates in Tampa are particularly high with an adult obesity rate of 26.3% and 22.1% of the population admit to receiving no physical activity at all. Tampa also has a high prevalence of diabetes, attributing to over 20 per 100,000 deaths. Poverty is also another concern for Tampa residents, with 16.4% of the population living below the poverty line. Of that percentage, 31% are under 18 and 13.6% are over 65.

Given the high rate of obesity, diabetes-related deaths, and a moderate rate of poverty, it is vital for medical professionals in Tampa to be certified in CPR, First Aid and BLS (Basic Life Support). These are critical qualifications for EMTs, RNs and other medical personnel in order to serve a diverse population with multiple health problems and lack of access to care. You can certify, or recertify, with "CPR Select's" flexible, quality online training programs for Tampa medical professionals.

Tampa General Hospital, in downtown Tampa, is one of the best hospitals in the U.S. and is among the top hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. Employing more than 6,600 people, including over 1,200 physicians and 300 residents, this 1018-bed facility is a private, not-for-profit teaching hospital that specializes in transplants, stroke care, and dialysis. Tampa General is also a Level 1 Trauma Center and has a neuroscience ICU and a pediatric ICU. Other notable Tampa hospitals include Moffitt Cancer Center and St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Tampa Metropolitan Area consists of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Sarasota. Commonly called "Cigar City," Tampa means "sticks of fire" in the Calusa language. The Tampa metropolitan area is the 2nd largest metro area in Florida and the 4th largest in the southeastern United States. The metro area has a population of over 4 million people in 2,554 square miles. The climate is humid subtropical and consists of hot summers and mild winters. Autumn is the wettest and most humid time of year. The area has a high prevalence of tropical storms and severe thunderstorms and is the "lightening capital of the world," receiving the most lightning strikes in the nation.

Incorporated in 1887, Tampa was originally inhabited by the Tocobaga and Pohoy Indians. In 1824, the U.S. Army established Fort Brooke, an army outpost. The first residents in the Tampa area were civilians that settled near the fort, looking for protection from the Seminole Indians. The population in Tampa grew slowly over the years. In the 1880s the railroad links, combined with the discovery of phosphate and the successful cigar industry brought about a population and economic boom. The onset of World War II further increased the population, leading to a record-breaking population increase.

The economy of Tampa is varied and economic contributors include insurance, retail, service, finance, shipping, real estate, professional sports and national defense. Tourism is also of vital importance to Tampa's economy and the city was voted the "5th Best Outdoor City" by Forbes Magazine.

Outdoor activities include golf, hiking, swimming and beaches. The Babe Zaharas Golf Course is one of the best in the nation. Popular tourist attractions include Sulphur Springs Water Tower, Museum of Science and Industry, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, the Florida Aquarium and the SS American Victory Museum Shop. Tampa is also known for its nightlife and has a large population of young twenty-somethings. Annual events include the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, the Florida State Fair and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.