Free CPR Classes in Stockton, Manteca, Modesto

Free Public CPR Training

I frequently receive phone calls and emails from people looking to take a CPR class for free. It is possible to find free or low cost CPR classes in Central Valley. The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association offer these type of classes about once every 3 months. The name of this course is called Hands Only CPR or sometimes it is advertised as CPR Saturday or Sidewalk CPR.

Theses courses do not provide any type of certification card, but it offers a chance for students to practice the steps of CPR on a manikin. These events are sometimes held before large baseball games in local stadiums or during the month of June which is National CPR Month.

Official Certification Card

If you need to receive an actual CPR certification card as part of a job requirement, you would need to take an official American Heart Association class. The reason these certification courses are not free, is because there are lots of expenses involved with taking a course. The CPR company must purchase thousands of dollars of equipment such as infant CPR manikins, bag valve masks, AEDs, DVDs, and provide the certification cards. Also, there are other expenses such as rent, insurance, instructor pay, tables, chairs, utilities, etc.

Low Cost CPR Classes/Online CPR Classes

It is possible to find low cost CPR classes by taking a course over the computer. However, online CPR classes are an internet scam that has been around for the past few years. It is possible to pay $50-60, and then print out a CPR card within 5 minutes. There is no practice involved, and the certification card you would receive is a fake. So avoid getting ripped off and take an official American Heart Association CPR class. You can call us if you have any questions: 415-437-1600

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