Depends on who issued it - for an exact date, contact the issuing agency. Red Cross CPR certifications last for 2 years and American Heart Association certifications last for 2 years. Regardless how long the certification is good for, certain standards like NFPA require it annually. Be sure to check your company policy. Best case practice yearly in regards to OSHA training requirements (BBP). Hospital nurse every 2 years with ARC or AHA. Electrical maintenance technician every year.
Red Cross CPR certification is good for 2 years and then you need to take a refresher class to recertify. Their website http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=aea70c45f663b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default has detailed information about certification and you can sign up for a class there.
CPR recertification varies depending on the agency that has certified you. The American Red Cross suggests CPR certification should be renewed annually however the AHA recommends a recertification every 2 years.
You should become re-certified every year.
One to two years, depending on the organization that certifies you.
It does not take long to get CPR recertification. Usually the course is just several hours and the card is mailed to you quickly. To sign up for a course you can use http://cpraedcourse.com/
Renew the CPR certificate every 2 years.
To find CPR certifications, one should try the webpage of St. John's Ambulance. Alternatively, try other webpages such as 'CPR Today' or 'American Heart Association' and 'American Safety Training Institution '.
To become a personal trainer, the qualifications include the required age and certain completed education. The certifications needed are a high school diploma (or more), a CPR certificate - that needs to be renewed every year, and a defibrillator training.
You would hold certifications in the area of CPR you would be teaching (CPR Adult, Infant, Child, for the professional rescuer. AED, etc) and you would hold an instructor certification in the areas you would be teaching.
Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.
Yes, the Red Cross offers online classes for CPR Certifications. Go to the Red Cross website and you should find further information on this topic, or simply call the Red Cross for more information.
Once one is certified in CPR which is a life saving and first aid technique they must have it renewed as methods change. While the basics remain the same, often slight changes are made and required in renewal training.
Do not stop CPR to check for signs of life in Adult CPR. Continue CPR until help (EMS) arrives or someone takes over.
Do a pulse check about every 2 minutes (or after 5 cycles of CPR).
There are different levels and specifications of CPR training. CPR training classes provided by the American Red Cross cost around $45. The certification needs to be renewed every two years.
You will need to have your CPR card with AED and your YMCA certifications. Another requirement is foundation in group exercise.
Once CPR is started for an adult, don't stop to check for signs of life. Continue CPR until EMS arrives to take over.
About every 2 minutes.