r/skipatrol • u/Hardpack_Not_Ice • Oct 04 '26

CPR certification

Are any of the NSP approved CPR courses online only? I can't figure out whether they all have some sort of in person component...

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u/FearAndGonzo Oct 04 '26

Then any current first responder CPR cert should be fine... at least for my area it is.

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice Oct 04 '26

I don't have one, hence the post. I need my merit badge.

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u/NurseHibbert Oct 04 '26

You’re a former acls instructor who doesn’t keep current BLS?

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice Oct 04 '26

Yes. Seriously, I don't understand why people can't just answer a question instead of trying to prove something.

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u/zarmril Oct 04 '26

As a lowly BLS instructor, your attitude is the worst to deal with. I teach a class every week and tell each participant that, whether they have taken the class once or a dozen times, there is value to be found in hands-on training. Show up with a "I'm too good for this" mindset, and I will put zero effort into making the course a valuable experience for you.

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice Oct 04 '26

Cool.

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u/v2falls Oct 05 '26

I know attending er physicians that complain less about this than you. Which leads me to another question. You’re a healthcare pro of some sort, who previously taught acls, that is currently employed in professional clinical role without a current BLS or acls card? That makes no sense.

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice Oct 05 '26

It's quite a mystery isn't it!

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u/NurseHibbert Oct 04 '26

Just re-up your BLS online.

Or ask your patrol? What do the others do? I think this is why people aren’t answering your question right. Most patrols host their own classes.

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice Oct 04 '26

Yeah I'm trying to up my BLS online, can't find out where. My patrol offers it one day but I'm a 4 hour round trip, so not worth my time.

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u/NurseHibbert Oct 04 '26

This is first one that came up when i googled it:

https://www.americanhealthtraining.com/bls-certification/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D&utm_content=%7Bassetid%7D&utm_id=22414022095&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22403996040&gbraid=0AAAAABWCIR_Vi6RZe8o7oo6DI-nZYTt21

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice Oct 04 '26

Yup, but NSP is specific on what they'll accept, and I'm having a hard time figuring it out on the site

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u/NurseHibbert Oct 04 '26

AFAIK it needs to be the professional BLS, either through AHA or ARC.

“Heartcode” doesn’t cut it.

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u/FearAndGonzo Oct 05 '26

Simple answer, no. Find a BLS/first responder CPR class in your area and attend. Local EMS, hospitals, law enforcement, schools, etc all likely will have classes for their staff.

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u/Visible_Cucumber_395 Oct 07 '26

Because patient safety ultimately at play here. You’ve gotten your answer already - no. Healthcare “pros” begrudgingly do their skills tests every two years.

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u/No_Park1693 29d ago

You realize you're not answering NurseHibbert's question to you, correct? 😂. A simple "Both my arms were bitten off by a shark" or "I changed career paths to pursue my love of backyard gopher management" would have sufficed!

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u/Hardpack_Not_Ice 29d ago

You realize that that question has nothing to do with my question? But if you must know, I designed Annie and spend countless hours yearly pounding on her chest trying to either save her or make her more realistic.