BLS CPR & AED classes in Oklahoma can help you become a more capable, confident, and helpful citizen. By learning lifesaving techniques, you can provide care when needed most and save the life of an infant, child, or adult during a medical emergency, even if you are not a healthcare provider. Our CPR certification classes are accessible to all Oklahoma residents, including those in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Online CPR Certification in Oklahoma
We offer online CPR certification courses for Community, Workplace Employees, and Healthcare providers in Northwest Oklahoma, Northeast Oklahoma, Southeast Oklahoma, and Southwest Oklahoma. Thousands of institutions and organizations accept our course certification worldwide. As a result, we are trusted by thousands of healthcare professionals and professionals in general for employment requirements.
Our Online CPR and First Aid training takes only a few short hours to complete but can help you save a life when every second counts. We follow the latest American Heart Association & Emergency Cardiovascular Care/ILCOR guidelines. We are also OSHA Standard-compliant to ensure that you get a quality education. From receiving your training materials, studying the online coursework, and taking the certification exam, you can count on us. In addition, our CPR completion card is nationally accepted. You can instantly print your digital certification card from your printer after the successful completion of our CPR class.
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique used when a cardiac emergency occurs. Cardiac arrest happens if the heart unexpectedly stops beating. Without a heartbeat, the heart cannot pump blood to the body’s major organs like the brain and liver. Blood contains oxygen, which these organs require to survive. Without oxygen, severe brain damage occurs within four minutes, and death occurs within ten minutes. CPR manually pumps oxygenated blood to the organs when the heart cannot do so due to cardiovascular complications.
What is the correct way to perform CPR?
There are two CPR techniques: compression-only and compressions with rescue breathing. To begin, call 911, then check the victim for responsiveness by firmly shaking their shoulder and asking, "Are you okay?" and check to see if they have a pulse. If they are unresponsive and without a pulse, begin CPR.
Hands-only CPR (Compression only CPR)
Hands-only CPR involves the rescuer delivering rapid compressions to the center of the victim's chest, pumping with both hands at least 2 inches into the chest, at a rate of 120 beats per minute. Take turns and switch with another rescuer if one is present, to avoid fatigue. If there is no other rescuer available, do not stop compressions until emergency assistance arrives.
Compressions with rescue breathing
Compressions with rescue breathing follow the same technique described above, but after 30 compressions, the rescuer will give the victim two rescue breaths. First, they will clear the airway, tilt the victim's chin upward, and then place their mouth over the victim to form a seal. After delivering the first breath, they will see if the victim's chest rises. If it does not, they will give the second breath, then resume the ratio of 30:2 compressions to rescue breaths until the victim begins breathing normally or until emergency medical personnel arrive and can take over.
Can I perform CPR if I’m not certified?
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that individuals in Oklahoma City who are not CPR certified should perform compression-only CPR as it is the most basic method. It allows them to speak to a 911 operator for assistance while delivering compressions. All individuals should consider completing a CPR and first aid certification course to prepare for an emergency fully.
Oklahoma CPR Data
Oklahoma ranks 48th out of 50 states for cardiovascular deaths in one year.
For every 100,000 people in Oklahoma, there are 326 cardiovascular deaths annually.
Cardiac arrest is a top cause of death in America.
Only 46% of Americans who died from cardiovascular complications had received CPR before emergency medical support arrived.
Over 350,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests happen across the US every year.
In Oklahoma, men are 39% more likely to die from cardiovascular complications than women are.
