Anonymous wrote:MB here. The only acceptable courses for me are in person classes with AHA or the Red Cross. I do check and would pass on a candidate with an online certification.

Same here.

Every family who has ever hired me in 10 years have asked for proof of CPR certification.

MB here. The only acceptable courses for me are in person classes with AHA or the Red Cross. I do check and would pass on a candidate with an online certification.

Yes trained for life it's on the west coast

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Anonymous wrote:I have never had an employer even look at my card. I don't go through the Red Cross. I think mine costs about 60. Employers don't seem to care as long as you have it. And as the saying goes of you need CPR you are already dead. You are just the in between until an aed machine shows up which is the only way to save someone anyway.

That's incredibly foolish and untrue. CPR classes cover more than just chest compressions and rescue breathing, which you'd know if you went to an actual class. Also, because I went through the American Red Cross, I'm certified to use an AED machine.

I use trained for life I'm certified to use an aed machine. I go to the instructors house every 2 yrs and get certified 1 on 1. It's roughly a 4 hr class. The instructor stresses. Don't worry about hurting the person as they are already dead. Also most children only need the breathing and most adults only need the chest compressions.

your instructor is an idiot. Trained for life? I don't see any information on a CPR class with that name.

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Anonymous wrote:I have never had an employer even look at my card. I don't go through the Red Cross. I think mine costs about 60. Employers don't seem to care as long as you have it. And as the saying goes of you need CPR you are already dead. You are just the in between until an aed machine shows up which is the only way to save someone anyway.

That's incredibly foolish and untrue. CPR classes cover more than just chest compressions and rescue breathing, which you'd know if you went to an actual class. Also, because I went through the American Red Cross, I'm certified to use an AED machine.

I use trained for life I'm certified to use an aed machine. I go to the instructors house every 2 yrs and get certified 1 on 1. It's roughly a 4 hr class. The instructor stresses. Don't worry about hurting the person as they are already dead. Also most children only need the breathing and most adults only need the chest compressions.

Anonymous wrote:I have never had an employer even look at my card. I don't go through the Red Cross. I think mine costs about 60. Employers don't seem to care as long as you have it. And as the saying goes of you need CPR you are already dead. You are just the in between until an aed machine shows up which is the only way to save someone anyway.

That's incredibly foolish and untrue. CPR classes cover more than just chest compressions and rescue breathing, which you'd know if you went to an actual class. Also, because I went through the American Red Cross, I'm certified to use an AED machine.

4 hours is the normal class time 8 hours split up if you're taking a more advanced class with first aid CPR and how to use an aed. So you're willing to pay $18 and if the parents want you to have hands on training you'll then pay more that doesn't make sense. Go to the American heart associations web site and they can help you locate an approved place.

Would you trust a dr to treat you who only took online courses and never had hands on training?

Online won't show you where to properly place your hands or be able to tell you if they are in the correct spot off by a little can be the difference between life and death or seriously injuring a person. I would try and borrow the money and take a hands on course. I will tell you from experience CPR on a real person is different than on a mannequin but it's closer than not doing it on anything. I'm a nanny bit if I was a parent I don't think I'd hire you with an online CPR course. I feel you'll be wasting more money in the long run. Do you have any technical colleges near you? I have two near me and they are cheaper than the Red Cross and occasionally offer free classes.
There are some classes that are ok to take online and save money and there are some you don't. Similar to something's are ok to buy used but a car seat wouldn't be one. I mention a car seat because like CPR it's a life saving measure and you don't skimp when it comes to saving a life.

It may be possible if you find a family that likes you and wants to hire you but want you to have CPR will be willing to pay for it or pay half.

Call around to fire stations, ambulance companies, local schools, hospitals and ask if they have any classes and if they'd be willing to take payments or similar the Red Cross isn't the only place to learn CPR.

Good luck op

I have never had an employer even look at my card. I don't go through the Red Cross. I think mine costs about 60. Employers don't seem to care as long as you have it. And as the saying goes of you need CPR you are already dead. You are just the in between until an aed machine shows up which is the only way to save someone anyway.

OP here. Thanks everyone. I think I agree with you all. But I might just get the online certification so I can add that to my nanny profiles and tell families I am certified. When we interview, and they see my certification, if they aren't satisfied I will tell them I am happy to take a Red Cross class if they pay for it. I think that is fair.

I understand being broke OP. I would definitely go the legit route, even though it's expensive.
You could try this-when you interview and the subject of CPR certification comes up, tell them that you are not currently certified but are signed up for a class.
Find a class that will commence after you are paid.

There are no shortcuts when it comes to learning CPR.
I had to perform it on a charge. Had I not had the hands on experience of physically being at the class, I don't think it would have turned out well.
Is the program accredited by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association?
If not, I can promise you that a family will go with a nanny who has a Red Cross certification card than a nanny who was certified by CPR R US.com.

I'd trust a certification from red cross more. I think it's better to have hands on instruction. Especially in terms of CPR so you can get a better sense of how hard to press when administering chest compressions, for example.

Online just won't cut it. I took one on a Saturday and it was only about 4 hours long.

I am currently applying for some nanny positions, and a lot of the parents want someone certified in CPR. I was looking for classes online, and found this great website that offers the course online for $18 and sends you a certification card. I was wondering if any fellow nannies have used this site in the past, and do you think it is reputable? Does the course cover everything necessary? Any advice would be appreciated. I'd rather not take an in person class as they all seem to be very long and expensive. I am not working right now so on a tight budget. Thanks all.