Most Commonly Asked Questions from Virginia Health Personnel

Where can I find the schedule of classes in Virginia?

You don't need to schedule the class in person as they are online. This allows people with busy schedule to take the course and examination at their own pace and on their schedule.

Will this course qualify for my Nevada CPR, First Aid and BLS requirements?

Yes. Our courses are guaranteed to fulfill CPR, First Aid and BLS requirement in any state including Virginia. It is transferrable to other states if a person moves from one state to another state.

What if I don't want my employer to know my course was online?

Don't worry. There is no mention on your CPR or First Aid wallet card of where the course was completed.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Virginia

According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Virginia was ranked 21st in overall health in 2012 and has increased from 23rd in 2011. The life expectancy is 78.53 years, which is on par with the national average of 78.7 years.

When it comes to public health funding, Virginia is ranked 28th, spending an average of $69 per person. It is ranked 21st in insurance with 13.7% of the population living without insurance. This shows an appreciable increase of almost 4% over the last decade. Virginia is well-ranked in the availability of primary care physicians with 125.3 PCPs per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national average of 121.

Approximately 10.3% of adults in Virginia are living below poverty level (2010). The percentage of children living in poverty is 14.7%, ranking Virginia 11th in the country in this category. Since 2000, the rate of adults living in poverty has increased from 11% while the rate of children increased from 12.3% in 2011.

Due to a moderately sedentary lifestyle, Virginia is ranked 35th in the country in obesity, with 29.2% of adults (approximately 1.8 million people) considered obese. This number has increased significantly by more than 8% in the last decade. With a ranking of 15th, Virginia has a moderate percentage of obese children (11.1%). Suggesting a correlation between obesity and increased prevalence of diabetes, it is no surprise that 10.4% of adults (over 650 thousand) in Virginia are living with diabetes, ranking it 38th in the country. The incidence of diabetes in adults has increased more than 4% in the last decade. The incidence of stroke is 3.2%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.1%.

With a moderate prevalence for smoking, 20.9% of the population smokes, ranking Virginia 22nd in the country and marking a 4.5% increase in just over 3 years. Statistics also indicate that the prevalence for binge drinking is moderate with 17.9% of the population participating, giving Virginia a ranking of 21st. This marks a 4.3% increase since only 2010.

With the strengths being a high availability of PCPs and low prevalence of children living in poverty, Virginia is still struggling with a high prevalence for obesity and diabetes.

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 Virginia.