How to Find CPR Certification

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, sometimes makes the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. CPR involves both chest compressions and rescue breathing for someone who exhibits signs of cardiac arrest. The goal of CPR is to circulate enough blood to the heart and brain to sustain the patient until she receives emergency medical care. While you may find a free CPR class, basic classes cost $50 on average as of the date of publication.

Instructions

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  Call or visit the websites of your local library, health department, fire department or ambulance service to get information about CPR instruction, including free or reduced-rate CPR classes.

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  Contact hospitals and medical businesses and agencies in your area and ask if they offer CPR courses or information about local providers.

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  Search online for classes in your area. Visit RedCross.org, click on "First Aid/CPR/AED" and enter your ZIP code to find a certification class near you. Visit Heart.org, the American Heart Association's website, and click on "ECC Class Connector" to search for classes by state or by ZIP code. Visit websites such as CPRsearch.com or AmericanCPR.com and search by state or specific course type to find contact information and links to CPR trainers who provide both one-on-one and group CPR training.