Nebraska ACLS, PALS, BLS & CPR

Nebraska Online CPR AED Certification Training Information

Scheduling an in-person training session can be next to impossible with your busy schedule. This is especially trying if you need AED and CPR/first aid training for work and you are under a time limit. This is why we created our comprehensive medical training classes that will teach you the proper CPR steps and techniques. Additionally, for anyone who needs higher certifications, we have comprehensive PALS and BLS certification classes. We also offer ACLS certifications that will teach you the ACLS guidelines you need to follow to perform at your highest level.

If it’s time to get your recertification, we can give you a refresher class in CPR/first aid training, and we offer practice tests to each class including a comprehensive ACLS practice test so you can double check that you know all of the class information before you attempt the real certification test. Our comprehensive study materials, pretests, and certification tests are all done in an online format. The American Heart Association sets the guidelines for our courses, so you know you’re getting up-to-date information. We also update our class materials when the AHA updates their guidelines, and the next update is scheduled for 2020.

Earn Your Certification in Three Steps!

Step 1 – Start Your Class

Start your certification or recertification process by picking the correct class or classes. If you need more than one class, check out our package deals. Once you’ve picked the courses you need, register and pay the enrollment fee. You’ll get all of the tools you need for CPR/first aid training, all in one convenient place. The classes will walk you through the CPR steps one by one, so you’re confident that you know the materials.

Step 2 – Take Your Certification or Recertification Test

If you want to gauge how well you know the class materials before you take the test, take one of our practice tests. The ACLS practice test is an excellent tool to let you know if you should study more or if you’re ready for your certification or recertification test. If you’re confident about your knowledge, take the test. You’ll have true/false and multiple choice questions, and there is no time limit. If you don’t pass, don’t panic. Go back and study your materials before you retake the test. You do get unlimited retakes.

Step 3 – Pass the Certification or Recertification Test

When you pass your certification or recertification test, you’ll get a digital copy of your certification. Print this out and hold onto it until your hard copy arrives. It will be in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. Please remember that you’re going to be using the most updated versions or the AHA ACLS guidelines, and everything is completely online. You don’t have to travel to an in-person testing center to take our classes.

Nebraska Health Information

Nebraska has a few health concerns that affect the state as a whole. Recently, the state rolled out a new state-based health insurance program, and it has had problems with allowing people to get to the doctor when they need more than just routine care. Other big health concerns are mental health, respiratory issues, obesity, and heart-related issues. Nebraska currently ranks as the 17th most obese state in the nation with 28.4% of its residents identifying as obese.

Nebraska State Information

Nebraska sprawls over the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States. It is the only state that is triply landlocked in the nation. In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state, and many historic trails crisscross the state including those explored by the Louis and Clark Expedition. Nebraska sprawls over two separate regions, and the Dissected Till Plains contain the state’s largest cities and rolling hills. The other portion of the state is the Great Plains, and this area has treeless prairie and large cattle and ranching operations.

Omaha

Omaha claims the spot as Nebraska’s largest city with a population of 446,970 people, and this population makes Omaha the 44th-largest city in the nation. In 1854, settlers came to the area and started small homesteads which eventually evolved into an important ferry stop. This earned Omaha the nickname of the “Gateway to the West.” It went on to become a very important transportation hub.

Omaha’s population was one of the hardest hit by the state-funded insurance problems. As there are so many people in one area, there are a lot of people who are not going to the doctor because their insurance won’t pay for it. This can make smaller health issues evolve into more severe ones very quickly. A deputy found this out when he found a man unresponsive and performed CPR. You can read more here.

Lincoln

Nebraska’s capital city is also its second-largest with a population of 280,364 people. The city sprawls over 93 miles, and it acts as the cultural and economic anchor for the southeastern portion of the state. Lincoln bills itself as a ‘refugee-friendly’ city that has a very diverse population with several cultures represented. It has retained this designation since the 1970s, and it is a very fast-growing city in the state of Nebraska.

Unfortunately, Lincoln has a mental health crisis going on. People are finding it very hard to get the mental health help they need with certain state-wide insurance plans, and they don’t have the money to treat it otherwise. This can lead to more severe mental health problems and suicidal ideations if it goes unchecked. First responders will now have access to LUCAS devices that will automate the CPR process and allow them to administer life-saving drugs. You can read more by clicking here.

Grand Island

The third-largest city in the state is the city of Grand Island with a population of 51,517 people. Thirty-five settlers started a homestead here in 1857, and it quickly became an important stop with the Union Pacific Railroad. Today, Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.

Heart-related issues are the number one health concern for the residents of this city. Nebraska had 3,590 deaths due to heart attacks in 2016, and this ranks it as the 32nd highest rate in the nation. A heart attack can come out of nowhere, and people who follow ACLS guidelines may be able to spot the symptoms sooner rather than later. A man collapsed while at a local golf course and surrounding medical professionals performed CPR steps until help arrived. Find out what happened by clicking here.

Kearney

The fourth-largest city in the state is the city of Kearney with a population of 33,520 people. When the Civil War ended, the railroad began to go north, and Kearney became an important stop along the way. Today, Kearney has a large college-aged population, and it is very healthcare-oriented with people starting to take more notice of their health issues.

Respiratory issues are the primary health concern for residents of Kearney. Things like chronic bronchitis, recurring pneumonia, and asthma are common. These issues seem to get worse as the summer months come and the heat and humidity begin to go up. A woman started gasping for breath in her sleep and stopped breathing altogether. Her husband jumped in to help, and you can read more by clicking here.

Hastings

The fifth-largest city in Nebraska is the city of Hastings with 24,991 people. In 1827, the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad founded Hastings and named it in honor of the railroad’s Colonel D. T. Hastings. The city was a boom town, and the population shot to 2,800 residents once the railroad came through. In 1879, a fire tore through the city and destroyed 33 buildings in the downtown section. However, the residents replaced these buildings, and the city continued to thrive.

The people who live in Hastings have a very high level of obesity, and this number continues to rise from year to year. As a whole, Nebraska’s obesity rate is almost 28%, and this includes childhood obesity as well as adults. If someone is overweight, they have an increased risk of suffering from other health complications including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stoke. A woman was out surveying trees when she went into full cardiac arrest. Luckily, the entire group of people with her had CPR/first aid training, and they were able to help. Find out more by clicking here.