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How Long does it take to get Certified ?
How long does it take to get BLS Certified?
The online BLS Certification course takes 2-3 hours to complete. The BLS training material takes about 2 hours to go through and the BLS certification exam takes about 1 hour to complete. You can re-take the exam if you do not pass the first time. We recommend going through the course material carefully so you pass the exam on the first try.
If you choose to get your BLS certification online after passing the Free class, you will receive a printable certificate and wallet card immediately and an official wallet card will be signed by the instructor and mailed within 1 business day.
The BLS training course is administered by accredited instructors with over 12 years of experience. Instructors are standing by to answer any questions you might have regarding the course training material. Online BLS certifications offered by American BLS+ are nationally accepted and are valid for 2 years.
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Certified Dementia Practitioner
This course places students on the path to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). This is the required seminar for those working in the healthcare industry or human services field who are interested in learning more about working with individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, especially health care/human services professionals and front-line staff working with aging individuals. The CDP application will be provided in class and students will have 30 days to submit the application to the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP).
The modules of the course include:
- Introduction to Dementia; Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment
- Communication and Feelings
- Depression and Repetitive Behaviors
- Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering and Hoarding
- Aggressive Behaviors and Catastrophic Reactions
- Intimacy and Sexuality
- Personal Care
- Pain
- Nutrition
- Activities
- Environment
- Staff and Family Support
- Spiritual Care and End of Life
Certification Requirements:
- GED or High School Diploma
- Must have current license or certification in your health care field.
- Must have completed at minimum, a 7-hour seminar that has been approved by NCCDP on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. The SUNY CCC course meets this requirement.
How can I get CPR Certified?
With UGS, CPR certification takes just a few short hours, but can help you add years to someone's life. Successful completion of an in-person or blended learning course gives you a two-year certification in adult and/or pediatric CPR.