South Dakota ACLS, PALS, BLS & CPR

We want ordinary people to have the training and tools they need to be extraordinary in the event of an emergency. This was the goal we had in mind when we created our comprehensive online certification and re-certification training classes. We currently have several advanced courses including:

• ACLS Recertification ad Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS Recertification and Certification (Basic Life Support)
• PALS Recertification and Certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

We also have several more basic online training classes you can take to get your certifications in:

•  CPR Recertification and Certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• First Aid
• AED Recertification and Certification (Automated External Defibrillator)

If you live in South Dakota, whether it’s in a rural area or in a city, our comprehensive online CPR certification classes will fit into your schedule and will give you the confidence that you are learning the latest required information. The American Heart Association updates their guidelines and respiratory manuals every five years to stay relevant and up-to-date with any new procedures or drugs. We update our course materials to match any new information they have released to ensure we stay current as well. You won’t have to go to an in-person testing center for your class, and we have package discounts available if you need or want more than one certification.

Online Training for PALS, BLS ACLS Certification or Recertification

As we hear more and more stories of people needing help in medical emergencies, more employers want their staff to have the proper certifications. They also want their staff to stay current and take their BLS, PALS, or ACLS recertification classes on time. For anyone who has a career that focuses on law enforcement, healthcare, or who works in a clinical setting, they may be required to have at least a Basic Life Support certification. This helps the employers have peace of mind because they know their staff will act accordingly in an emergency.

The higher degree you earn in the healthcare field, the more in-depth your certifications are. Our ACLS courses are perfect for doctors and nurses, and we have an ACLS pretest you can take to ensure you know the class material before you attempt the certification exam. If you work in a hospital setting with children, a PALS certification will give you the training and tools you need to perform your job at the highest level.

First Aid & CPR AED Certification and Training

If you’re someone who wants or needs to take an online CPR class, we have certification classes available. Our CPR classes come with a CPR practice test, and you can take this to see how well you know the material before you try the real exam. If you work around the public, it is a good idea to have these life-saving certifications. It also shows any potential employer that you can take the initiative and that you’re ready to help in an emergency situation. South Dakota requires students to have CPR training to graduate, and school staff have CPR training as well. You can find out more by clicking here.

Sign up for our comprehensive online CPR classes and pay the registration fee. If you want or need BLS, PALS, or ACLS recertification or certification, we offer those as well. As soon as you pay the registration fee, you’ll have the AHA-standard class study materials. Study from anywhere you like 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you feel comfortable with the class materials, we recommend taking the practice test. Whether it’s the CPR practice test or the ACLS practice test, they can show you where you may need to study more. When you’re ready, take the multiple choice and true/false certification or recertification test. There are no time limits on any of our exams, and we have unlimited retakes, but you won’t have the study materials handy during the test. When you pass the test, you can print the digital certification copy. The hard copy will be on its way to you by mail within 3 to 5 days.

South Dakota State Information

The name ‘South Dakota’ comes from the Dakota Sioux and Lakota Native American tribes that historically inhabited the area. This state claims the spot of the 17th largest state by area, but it is also one of the least populated states in the nation. A gold rush in the late 19th-century brought thousands of prospectors to the area. These hardworking prospectors established many flourishing mining camps.

South Dakota Health Information

South Dakota does have several large health concerns as a state, and they trickle down to every part of the state’s general population. The lack of health insurance, diabetes, obesity, obesity-related cancers, hypertension, and chronic health conditions lead the statewide health concerns.

Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is the biggest city in the state with a population of 174,360 people. The first European settlers came to the Sioux Falls area in the mid-1800s. The city grew slowly until the railroad came through, and then the population quadrupled within ten years. It continued to grow with the addition of a meat packing plant and a military base. Today, the stockyards play an important role in supporting the local economy.

Sioux Falls residents have a high amount of reported cases of diabetes. Genetics do play a role, but being overweight or not active can also increase the severity. Diabetes can lead to other health problems if people don’t treat it as well. A teenager helped South Dakota’s CPR bill pass into law, and you can read more about it here.

Rapid City

The second-largest city in the state is Rapid City, with a 2016 population of 74,048 people. Settlers established this city along the shores of Rapid Creek, and this is where the city got its name. Two mountain ranges split the city, giving it the nickname of the “Gateway to the Black Hills.” Thousands of tourists come through Rapid City each year on the way to Mt. Rushmore, the Black Hills, and the Crazy Horse Monument.

A lack of health insurance and a lack of doctor availability are the two biggest health concerns for this city. If people don’t have health insurance, they usually don’t go to the doctor in order to avoid large bills. This can allow health conditions to escalate. Rapid City recently got the city-wide PulsePoint App that allows someone who is experiencing cardiac arrest to get in touch with a trained professional. You can read more by clicking here.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen claims the spot of the third-largest city in South Dakota with 28,415 residents. This city has a very young feel. Home to two universities, residents consider it to be a college town.

Settlers erected a fur trading post in the area in the 1820s, and it eventually grew into a city due to the railroad systems. Today, Aberdeen is a major transportation hub. This led to the nickname of the “Hub City of the Dakotas.”

Aberdeen’s residents have high numbers of obesity and obesity-related cancers. As a state, South Dakota ranks as having the 28th highest obesity ranking in the United States. This higher rate also makes people more likely to have obesity-related cancers and other prominent health problems. Fire departments around the state recently received an automated CPR device called a Lucas, and you can find out more here.

Brookings

The fourth-largest city in South Dakota is the city of Brookings, which is home to 23,895 residents. This smaller town is home to a large college and multiple museums, parks, and festivals. The city took its name from a pioneer settler named William Brookings, who established the area in 1857.

The city’s main health problems are chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Many of these conditions go hand in hand with the obesity rate, but things like poor air quality can also play a role. A man choked while participating in a contest at a local festival and bystanders put their CPR skills to use. You can read more here.

Mitchell

The fifth-largest city is Mitchell, with a 2016 population of 15,254 people. The first settlement was in 1879, but they didn’t formally incorporate the city until 1883. The city got its name from the President of the Milwaukee, Chicago, and St. Paul Railroad, Alexander Mitchell.

Mitchell’s residents have a high rate of hypertension. This can easily lead to bigger health problems if people don’t treat and monitor it. Hypertension can be stress related or obesity-related. Genetics often play a role as well. It affects all ages of Mitchell’s population, and the numbers continue to rise each year.