Getting Certified

• Certification includes learning how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack.heart image by Soja Andrzej from Fotolia.com
  
  To be certified, health care providers must demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in several areas including rescue breathing, relief of choking and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Some certification programs also teach how to recognize symptoms of stroke and heart attack, and risk factors for heart disease.
  
  

Equipment

• Some certification programs teach healthcare providers how to use life saving equipment such as barrier and bag-mask devices used for assisting with breathing, and automated external defibrillators (AED). The use of manikins in various sizes may also be implemented.
  
  

Online Learning

• Certification coursework may be available online.laptop image by Manika from Fotolia.com
  
  Depending on employer and professional requirements, some health care professionals may opt to take certification courses online.