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Q: Do you teach CPR for health care providers?
A: Yes - we teach BLS for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
Q: Do you teach a CPR only class (with no first aid)?
A: Yes - we teach BLS for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association. There is no prerequisite for this class - anyone is welcome to sign up. The only difference between lay-rescuer CPR and healthcare professional CPR is that you will receive training in 2 person CPR as well as bag valve mask use.
Q: Can I enroll in a CPR class on the same day the class will be taught?
A: No problem. Just bring your receipt from your class payment in case we haven't had a chance to add you to the roster.
Q: Where are classes held?
A: Our regularly scheduled classes are taught at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford (Classroom #221) unless otherwise noted. The address is 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Seattle WA 98103: Click here for directions. Our workplace trainings are held at your facility, or we can arrange a classroom if there is not room at your workplace.
Q: What do I need to complete before class?
A: Nothing! Just arrive to class 10 minutes early, and wear comfortable clothes. Feel free to bring a snack as well.
Q: How long will my certification card be vaild for?
A: Both CPR and first aid certification cards are valid for two years. Healthcare CPR cards are also valid for two years.
Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: If you notify us 48 hours or more (excluding weekends) before your scheduled class that you will not be able to attend, we can transfer you to one of our other regularly scheduled classes at no charge, or we can issue you a full refund, minus a $10 processing fee (refunds are sent out by check - you will receive refunds within 10 days of your request). If we receive your cancellation request less than 48 business hours before your course (excluding weekends), we will not be able to transfer you or issue a refund.
Q: Do you travel to the workplace for CPR training?
A: Yes - we will travel to your workplace for as few as three people. Prices are substantially less for larger groups. We are happy to customize the training to you needs. Visit our workplace page or call for a quote: 206-774-8762.
Q: I am having trouble with paypal - is there another method of payment?
A: The most common problem with on-line credit card processing is putting a space or a dash between the numbers of your card. Just enter the numbers all together. If you are still experiencing difficulty, please call us at 206-774-8762 so we can make other arrangements.
Q: Do you have refresher courses?
A: All our courses can be taken by first time CPR students, or those with previous training. Our classes are preformance based - you will move through the skills at your own pace.
Q: I am interested in becoming a CPR instructor. How can I find out more information?
A: CPR Seattle frequently offers instructor qualification courses, provides internships once you are certified, as well as employment opportunities. To become an instructor you need to obtain your adult, child, and infant CPR, first aid, and AED training through Emergency First Response. If you are a medical professional, this prerequisite is waived. To find out more information, visit our instructor pages.
Q: Does CPR Seattle teach the new CPR protocol?
A: Yes! In 2005 there were major changes to how CPR is taught. CPR Seattle always stays abreast of new training guidelines, including the new AHA press release on March 31 regarding compression-only CPR.
Q: What certification agency does CPR Seattle teach through?
A: CPR Seattle is a training facility for many different certification agencies including the American Heart Association, Medic First Aid, American Safety and Health Institute, and Emergency First Response. If you take our layrescuer course, you will earn a Medic First Aid certification. If you take our healthcare professional training, you will earn an AHA certification. All of our certification agencies follow the same protocol as all other CPR certification agencies in the United States -- those set forth by ILCOR, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. All of our classes courses meet federal (OSHA) and state (WISHA) requirements for workplace training. Why do we support so many training curriculums? Because it gives us the flexibility to offer you the best training courses from each agency.
Q: I've seen on-line courses in CPR that are more convenient for me. What are the advantages of taking a course in a classroom?
A: While on-line courses may provide the same basic concepts as an in-class course, CPR, or cardiopulmonary resusciation is a motor skill, not a cognitive skill, that only can be learned through skills practice and repetition. With CPR Seattle, 90% of your class time is spent practicing on mannequins, or participating in real life scenarios. Our instructors are there to help you with technique, answer any questions you might have, and most importantly, customize the class to your unique needs.