RichmondTraining Concept’s Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification training courses are the most comprehensive and up-to-date available. CPR certification can be obtained in Virginia quickly and easily. The State of Virginia requires all professionals who work with children, the elderly and other individuals who may need assistance in emergencies to have their CPR certification up-to-date.
Our Programs Meet Requirements in the State of Virginia
State of Virginia CPR
Certification Requirements
Coursework equivalent to the latest American Heart Association’s Guidelines (Richmond Training Concept’s Program)
Basic CPR/AED or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Practical skills evaluation (required for all Richmond Trainin Concepts’s classes)
Verifiable 2 -year certification card
CPR
CPR is an emergency procedure that can save a person’s life when they are unconscious. Our CPR Training course is designed to teach you how to perform CPR and use an AED and how to assess a victim. Students learn how to administer CPR to someone who has stopped breathing and is in cardiac arrest. CPR provides life-saving assistance to a person’s circulatory system, which can help prevent disability or death. The American Heart Association estimates that every year, more than 350,000 people in the United States die from sudden cardiac arrest.
AEDs
AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are a portable device that can be used to diagnose and treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. AEDs are designed to be used by the general public, including laypersons and those with no medical training.
The AED is the only device that can diagnose victims of sudden cardiac arrest. If you find a victim in cardiac arrest, call 911 and then go to the victim.
Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.
The VDH is responsible for maintaining accurate statistics on the health status of Virginians. This includes tracking the incidence of chronic diseases, injuries, and mental health conditions. They also keep track of environmental hazards such as air pollution, water quality, and hazardous waste sites.
In 2015, there were over 2 million visits to emergency departments in Virginia. This was a 2% increase from 2014. The majority of these visits were related to injuries or poisoning with only a small percentage being related to mental health conditions or chronic illnesses.
he state of health in Virginia is not very good. The state has the lowest life expectancy in the United States, and a high rate of chronic diseases. The main cause for this is tobacco use, which is the leading cause of preventable death in Virginia.
The statistics show that tobacco use is a serious issue in Virginia. Tobacco use leads to many chronic health problems such as cancer, heart disease and stroke. It also causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States alone. Tobacco use also affects public health because it increases rates of violence and crime as well as school dropouts and unemployment rates.
Virginia’s first aid laws are not very strict either, which can lead to more serious injuries or even death if they are left untreated for too long.
Jobs Requiring CPR Certifications
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Anesthesiology Fellow
Athletic Trainer
Audiologist
Babysitter
Bariatric Surgeon
Biokineticist
Cardiac Scientist
Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiologist
Cardiology Fellow
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Cardiovascular medicine
Cardiovascular Technologist
Certified Emergency Registered Nurse
Certified Emergency Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Child Care Provider
Chiropodist
Chiropractor
Coaches and Athletic Trainers
Community Health practitioner’
Construction worker
Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
CT Radiographer
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Technician
Dentist
Dermatologist
Dermatology Physician Assistant
Dialysis Technician
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Electrician
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Emergency Medical Technician – Critical Care Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate 85
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate 99
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Emergency physician
Emergency Physician Assistant
Endocrinologist
Endocrinology Physician Assistant
Environmental Health Officer
Epidemiologist
Family nurse practitioner
Flight Attendant
Flight Nurse
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology Physician Assistant
General Doctor
General practitioner
Genetic Counselor/Counsellor
Geriatric Medicine Physician Assistant
Geriatrician
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Gynaecologist
Haematologist
Haematology Physician Assistant
Healthcare Chaplain
Hepatic Biliary Pancreatic Surgeon
Intensivist
Internist
Interventional Radiographer
Lactation Consultant
Mammographer
Massage Therapist
Medical Dosimetry Technologist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Officer of Health
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Midwife
Nanny
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Neonatologist
Neonatologist
Nephrologist
Nephrology Physician Assistant
Neurologist
Neurology Physician assistant
Neuropsychologist
Neuroradiographer
Neurosurgeon
Nurse-Midwife
OB/GYN Physician Assistant
Obstetrician
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist- Low Vision Rehab
Occupational Therapist- Neonatal/ Pediatric
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oncologist
Oncology Physician Assistant
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology Physician Assistant
Optometrist
Orthopaedic Technologist or Prosthetist & Orthotist
Orthopedic Physician
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat physician)
Otorhinolaryngology Physician assistant
Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Pediatrician
Pharmacist
Pharmacist
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Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physician assistant
Podiatric Surgeon
Podiatric Surgeon
Podiatrist
Primary care physician
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatrist
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Psychologist
Public Health Nurse
Pulmonologist
Pulmonology/Respirology Physician Assistant
Radiation Therapist
Radiographer, also known as a Radiologic Technologist
Radiologist
Radiologist Practitioner Assistant
Radiology Physician Assistant
Radiotherapist, also known as a Radiation Therapist or Therapeutic Radiographer
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Reporting Radiographer
Security Guard
Social Worker
Sonographer
Speech Language Pathologist
Sport Psychologist
Surgery Physician Assistant
Teacher
Urologist
Urology Physician Assistant
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Yoga Instructor