Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the American Heart Association certifications good for?
2 years
I need this class but don’t know what to take?
Use the the ‘search by profession’ link on the home page, or click on the course matrix to read the American Heart Association’s course descriptions.
Download the pdf version of course descriptions.
What if I have a group of people at work that need a CPR or First-Aid class?
Dependent on size, we can find an instructor to come to you or arrange for a class to be held at Saint Patrick Hospital.
If you have 5 or more people that are interested in a class, please contact us via email at info@ihimontanafoundation.org with the following information: name, location, number of participants, class needed, dates/deadlines.
Are there self-taught/computer options?
Yes, there are. AHA offers most of the courses online throught the websites below:
You can use any of the following websites to explore this option: http://www.eworldpoint.com/, http://www.aha.channing-bete.com/, or http://www.laerdal.com/.
BLS for Health Care Providers, most HeartSaver courses and ACLS and PALS classes offer online course work. Once the online coursework is complete, the student has 6 months in which to take a skill test. Contact the Training Center for skills testing and renewal information: owhite@saintpatrick.org or (406)329-5613.
The Friends & Family Programs are also available online, the courses do not provide you with a personalized certification card, but are extremely helpful programs for families, babysitters, and the general community.
There are three Friends and Family programs:
Item #80-1066 entitled “CPR Anytime for Family and Friends”. The cost is $29.95 plus shipping and handling.
Item #80-1403 entitled “Infant CPR Anytime Kit” is $34.95 plus shipping and handling.
Although not yet sold in a kit, there is a new program called Family & Friends First-Aid for Children. The DVD +
item # is 80-1032 and costs $28.50. The workbook is sold in packs of 5 (item #80-1034) for $7.50.