Some jobs will require that you be CPR certified; for example jobs in health care, lifeguards, police/fire, EMS, and emergency response teams. Other jobs may request you to be certified to help your colleagues in case of an emergency. At least become CPR and first aid certified to help your family and friends if the situation would require.
Yes, CPR recertification is required in California. In order to stay up to date on CPR procedure, it is essential that certified individuals undergo recertification.
Yes, it is required that CNAs in Illinois be CPR certified. It is required in every state for CNAs.
For lay CPR, no pulse check is required.
CNA's are required to know CPR in all states.
When someone is not breathing and does not have a pulse
All medical and support staff are required to know CPR.
Yes all lifeguards are required to know infant, child and adult CPR.
All RN's need to be CPR certified in Tennessee.
Yes, it is required for nurses.
You should have an AED / CPR card so your knowledge of the AED use and performing CPR is at an adequate level. But, it isn't required.
As long as the class is certified by the CPR association they should be the same. This is due to the training that is required to make the class certified.
Breathing is required for CPR. You can use a breathing barrier such as a mask; or use a bag valve mask for the breaths. Mouth to mouth, per se, is not recommended.