New York ACLS, PALS, BLS & CPR

New York working and medical professionals who are required to be certified in CPR, First Aid or other emergency life-saving techniques are eligible to begin our comprehensive online training courses. Our course includes study materials, an exam and a provider card.

The online classes that we offer for New York residents are:

CPR/AED Certification link to course pages)

First Aid Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BLS Certification

In addition to our certification courses, we also offer recertification courses for those who just need to renew. Our training is 100% online and doesn’t require an in-person skills test. The class was developed by physicians using the most current 2015 AHA guidelines with updates occurring every 5 years.  It is very important that any certification course that you take uses the most up-to-date materials so that you’re knowledgeable in new procedures and algorithms.

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CPR AED CERTIFICATION and RECERTIFICATION

A CPR certification is required for many different types of employment in New York including construction, caretaking, teaching, nursing, coaching and even some types of office positions. Earning your CPR or First Aid certification is a simple process that can be completed right from your home. Our training course includes study & learning materials and the certification exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be able to immediately print out a digital copy of your provider card. The hard copy of your card will be mailed to you within 3-5 business days.

PALS, ACLS BLS CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

Our medical training courses were developed to meet the needs of healthcare providers including doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, emergency responders and many others in the field. Our courses were created using the guidelines created by the AHA and are updated as needed to stay current. Our ACLS, PALS & BLS training course can be completed entirely online in as little or as much time is needed. Most professionals are able to successfully complete the program within a few hours.

Once you choose the course that you would like to take, you will receive a link to the study materials. The study materials can be accessed from any internet ready device. Once you are confident that you are knowledgeable on the materials, you may begin the exam. The exam is not timed and can be completed at your own pace, however, once you start the exam you must complete it in the same sitting. The exam is multiple choice and you need to receive a score of 84% or better to pass. If you are unable to pass on the first try, two free retakes are included with the course. Once you have passed the exam, you will receive a digital copy of your provider card; the actual hard copy will be mailed to you.

We also offer recertification exams and package discounts if you enroll in all three (ACLS, PALS & BLS) training courses. You don’t have to complete all three at the same time.

NEW YORK STATE INFORMATION

Situated in Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of USA, New York is the fourth most populous and the seventh-most densely populated state in the country. The state is estimated to have nearly 20 million residents and in 2016 had more than 60 million visitors. There are 62 cities and 62 counties in New York, 10 of them are the original counties created following the British takeover. New York has the third-largest economy in the U.S. with financial services, health care and retail trade as the top industries. If New York were a country, they would rank in the top 15 for the world’s largest economy. New York is one of the top five most expensive places to live in the world.

Air pollution in New York has improved in recent years due to stricter regulations, however, it is still the biggest environmental threat to the health of the state’s residents and is responsible for thousands of hospital visit and premature deaths. New York City ranks in the top 10 cities for worst air quality (based on the number of good quality days in a year).

NEW YORK CITY

New York City is the most populous and most densely populated city in the United States. The population of NYC in 2015 was nearly 9 million. NYC is made up of five boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Staten Island, which are also separate counties. Brooklyn and Manhattan are two of the most expensive places to live in New York. New York City is home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Times Square.

Air pollution is a major problem in New York City and creates serious health issues for residents. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, asthma and lung cancer have been attributed to the poor air quality. An estimated 2,700 deaths show a correlation between the fine particle matter in the air/pollution to the premature death. This number is 8x the number of murders in the city. The city, however, has been making a strong effort in the last 10 years to improve the quality of the air.

New York city is home to the top three regional hospitals in New York (as ranked by US News & World Report), New York–Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, NYU Langone Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital. New York–Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell ranks nationally in 15 different adult specialties including cancer, cardiology & heart surgery and pulmonology.

In cities with large amounts of asthma attack cases, it is important to be prepared to assist someone. In 2017, New York became the 22^nd state to require CPR training as a graduation requirement for high school students. The New York State Board of Regents acknowledged how important it is for students to be knowledgeable on how to handle cardiac emergencies.  The CPR requirement will go into effect in October 2017.

SYRACUSE

There are seven cities/towns in the US named Syracuse but Syracuse, NY is the most populated with 144,263 residents as of 2014. Syracuse is known for its heavy snowfall reaching an average of 115.6 inches of snow a year, which is the highest of any metropolitan city in the nation. Syracuse is also home to Syracuse University. Syracuse University was ranked by US News in the top 100 for National Universities and the top 50 for Best Value Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans.

ROCHESTER

The city of Rochester is home to over 200,000 residents making it the third most populated city in New York (in 2014). In 2010, Forbes magazine nominated Rochester as one of the top 10 best cities to raise a family. Forbes noted the low commutes to work, the cost of living and education as some of the reasons for their choice. The air quality in Rochester has greatly improved in recent years and according to the American Lung Association, has an A rating for particle pollution and a B for High Ozone days.

The climate in Rochester is very humidity, with the average annual humidity being 73%, which is one of the highest in New York. The average high is the summer is 77 degrees. It is important to stay hydrated in humid weather because although the air has more moisture in it, humidity causes a person to sweat more than in dry climates. If you choose to exercise outdoor make sure that you have enough water with you.

BUFFALO

Buffalo is the second most populous city in New York with approximately 250,000 residents (as of 2014). Buffalo is in the Erie County and is located in western New York. Buffalo’s economy is driven by the industrial and light manufacturing industries but with the loss of the industrial base, the city is one of the poorest (in cities with a population of 200,000 or more) in the country.

Heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death in the Erie County. Data shows that only 58% of residents report that they visit their health care provider regularly to check their blood pressure and cholesterol. The national average is 75%. To improve cardiovascular health, residents should increase visits to the doctor, eat healthier foods and exercise more.

YONKERS

 In 2016, the population of Yonkers was 195,976 making the city the fourth most populous in New York. The city on Yonkers was named after its founder Adriaen Van der Donck, the first lawyer in North America. Yonkers was directly derived from Van der Donck’s nickname, Jonker (young gentlemen). In 2012, a parking lot was transformed into the Van der Donck park with exciting views that overlook the Hudson River. The park has since been named one of the Top 10 Things to do in Yonkers by TripAdvisor.

The air and water quality in Yonkers is lower than the nation’s average, however, the number of physicians per population is much higher than the US average. The risks of getting cancer (due to air quality) or other respiratory diseases is higher in Yonkers that the New York and nation’s average. If you are a resident of Yonkers it is important to make regular trips to see your physician and take measures to improve respiratory health.

ALBANY

Albany is a part of the county of the same name and is the capital of New York. As of 2015, Albany is home to approximately 98,000 residents making it the sixth most populous city in New York. In recent years, Albany is seeing a high population growth compared to other metro cities with similar population sizes. The government is one of the largest contributors to Albany’s economy, representing nearly 25% of the jobs in the area. Other large contributors to the economy are health care and education. Albany was ranked by Forbes as the 64^th Best Places for Business and Careers with the offices of many Fortune 500 companies such as American Express, Verizon and Goldman Sachs located there. There has also been large growth in the technology fields since the 2000’s.

OTHER NEW YORK CITIES

In addition to the above cities, our certification and training courses are beneficial to professionals in less populous cities including White Plains, Troy, Long Beach, Poughkeepsie, Utica and Ithaca. White Plains hospital is ranked 15^th by US News & Reports for best hospitals in New York while St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica is ranked 19^th. The two medical facilities are listed as high performing in at least 4 different specialties and procedures.

HEROES IN NEW YORK

On October 11, 2016 David Martinez saved his co-worker’s life when she fell on the subway’s third rail. The third rail powers the train using 600v of electricity. He recalled an article from the Washington Post about a new lifesaving technique for people suffering from heart attacks. The technique is called “Hands-Only CPR” which uses only chest compressions to resuscitate the victim. Martinez had also watched a video created by the American Heart Association that had accompanied the article. He remembered that the compressions could be done to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive” and sang the song while doing chest compressions. By the time the firefighters arrived, the victim was breathing. The president of the Transport Workers Union said that it’s very rare that a person who has come into contact with the third rail survives. The lucky victim was extremely grateful to Martinez for saving her life.

More about this story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2016/10/11/this-man-had-no-cpr-training-but-he-saved-his-co-workers-life-by-pumping-her-chest-to-stayin-alive/?utm_term=.9e9bdd42e6d8

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