Washington D.C' 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 Washington D.C.?

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 hospital 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.

Health Information for Medical Professionals in Washington

Washington State Health Ranking Information According to www.americashealthrankings.org, Washington State was ranked 13th in overall health in 2012 and has decreased from 9th in 2011. The life expectancy is 79.65 years, which is slightly longer than the national average of 78.7 years.

When it comes to healthcare spending, Washington State is ranked 17th, spending approximately $93 per person. The state is ranked 24th in insurance, with 14.2% of the population living without insurance. This number has increased 1% since 2011 alone. The availability of primary care physicians is ranked 16th, with approximately 124.6 PCPs per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national average of 121.

As of 2010, approximately 12.1% of adults in Washington State are living below poverty level. The percentage of children living in poverty is 18.9%, ranking Washington State 20th in the country in this category. Since 2000, the rate of adults living in poverty has increased 1.5%, while the rate of children has increased significantly by over 8% in the last decade.

Due to a relatively low prevalence for sedentary lifestyle, approximately 1.4 million adults in Washington State (or 26.5%) are obese, ranking the state 18th in adult obesity. This statistic marks an increase of 7.2% over the last decade. Taking into account the percentage of obese individuals, it is no surprise that 18.9% of adults in Washington State are living with diabetes, ranking it 17th in the country. This number has been increasing over the last decade, up from 5.7% in 2002. The incidence of stroke is approximately 2.4%, which is only slightly higher than the national average of 2.1%.

With a relatively low prevalence of smoking, only 17.5% of the population (approximately 900 thousand people), Washington State has the 7th lowest ranking in the country, however, the percentage of people who smoke has increased by over 2% since 2011. Washington State is ranked 19th in binge drinking, with 17.8% of the population participating, indicating a 2.5% increase in just over a year.

With the strengths being high availability of primary care physicians and a low prevalence of smoking, Washington State is still struggling with a low percentage of immunization coverage and a high prevalence of infectious disease.

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 Washington State.