NationalCPRFoundationReviews 42

There site is easy to use, customer service team was amazing, sent an email with an issue I got a prompt response and they had resolved my issue in less than 24 hours. Overall would highly recommend! Even though they are based out of Las Vegas I had 0 issues with the certificates and I live in Canada.

Teaches nothing, is not a reputable course for learning BLS. As a physician I would say a certification from this company is worth a nice roll of toilet paper

I am a retired RN of 46 years, need a REAL BLS cert quickly to give covid immunizations, saw this website was cheaper but the more I read through it the uneasier I felt about it. Misspellings, grammar errors, un(medical)professional way of stating things. Attorney General of Nevada needs to know about this one! If the company really is in Las Vegas(no street address available). They state they are BBB A+ but they do not come up on BBB website. Shameful with what's going on in the world. ZERO rating at best. Picked one star because I had to.

All of the positive reviews on here are plants. What they are doing is fraudulent. You will receive a piece of paper but nothing more. Completely a scam.

Alright, I am a nurse, nursing professor as well as a BLS instructor for ASHI, AHA and Red Cross.

I understand that taking a CPR, etc course may seem tedious (especially if required every two yrs), and money/time can be an issue for individuals.

The issue here is, legality, and accreditation, both lacking with this org.

You NEED a real certificate from AHA, ASHI, Red Cross after the course to proof to school, employer, etc that you understand and can perform CPR, first Aid, etc. Not a printed out certificate made from a word document computer program. And NOT MAILED, all cards are ecards these days, so you get instant accreditation sent to you after course completion.

Watching a webinar without a board licensed medical professional will get you in legal trouble, especially if you perform CPR, 1st Aid, etc, and pt is harmed - the Good Samaritan law will not protect you if pt, family or observer seeks litigation and you cannot provide accredited documentation for court.

So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE protect yourself legally and take a legitimate class run by a licensed instructor.

If you are hard up on cash, look for a community class at your local fire department or ask for employee assistance. (Fyi, in Seattle, Microsoft, Amazon, Hilton, Sheraton, Seattle Symphony, Facebook... All these companies contract through local nurses and all pay their staff for the training time and course costs.) So talk with your employer for financial assistance if needed.

Be careful online, there are predatory websites out there just waiting to bait you in.

NOW, Go Save a Life!

You may be asking yourself, "Is National CPR Foundation legit?" Imagine a theoretical company which says you will be given a card stating you are a Massage Therapist by answering 10 questions anyone can answer about massage therapy - now apply that to CPR and you have the business model for the National CPR Foundation. The company uses misleading wording to trick the buyer into thinking that they are buying something that adheres to American Heart Association standards, despite the American Heart Association not endorsing or accrediting any online CPR courses. Many employers and agencies will not accept this certification because it is not an accredited course, and does not meet AHA or OSHA standards. Upon trying to request a refund, the company will have you jump through hoops to receive one, including getting a typed, signed letter from your employer, and then having to mail back the card which the company states is a "gift" according to their Terms of Service. My best advice would be to stay away from this company and others like it.

I've certified with them 3 times now and I haven't had any issues. Also, everytime I visit their site the design is updated. Will certify again!

** I'm NOT National CPR Foundation staff ** (Not sure why SiteJabber.com site identifies me as working for NCF).
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While online courses give you theoretical knowledge of CPR & First Aid, these are in-person, HANDS-ON skills that need actual practice. Just as you wouldn't want your massage therapist, physical therapist or surgeon to have ONLY ONLINE training, neither will the person who's life you're trying to save. Why? You won't have the mind-body practice & training to development good judgment on HOW to perform the skills accurately & in the correct places.
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NOTE: CPR done correctly will generally include CRACKING the person's ribs to get enough heart compression. That's how firmly you need to do CPR chest-compressions. Can only learn that thru HANDS-ON practice (e.g. On a CPR-mannequin, like resusci-Annie)