EC CPR, LLC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Who should take your courses?

CNAs, CHHAs, LVNs, RNs, EMTs, oral surgeons, caregivers, and anyone else who is interested in obtaining certificates on the courses that we offer are welcome to take them.

I am not in California, can I take your courses?

Yes, out-of-state students may take ONLINE courses. However, only Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Home Health Aides, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses from California may earn continuing education units.

Although welcomed, it may not be practical for out-of-state students to take our CPR and other classroom courses.

LPNs from other states may have different regulations regarding IV and Blood Draw Certifications and are advised to check with their nursing board first.

Do you have other course locations?

Most of the classes are held in Carson, CA. However, we can set-up a class anywhere in Southern and Central California for groups of 10 or more.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes! A 10% group discount is offered to groups of 10 or more. A 5% group discount is offered to groups of 5 to 9 people. Groups are eligible for these discounts if they pay as 1 group instead of registering individually.

I don’t see a class date that meets my schedule, can you open a class for me?

We do one-on-one CPR classes depending on instructor availability. Students are charged $50 for one-on-one classes. A minimum of 2 students is required in order to consider opening an IV and Blood Draw Certification class or an ECG class. A group of 5, however, is preferable.

Are you an approved ongoing education provider?

Yes. We are approved by the CA Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician to provide both continuing education and IV and Blood Draw Certification. We are approved by the CA Department of Public Health Services as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide online and classroom continuing education provider; and by the Board of Registered Nursing as a RN continuing education provider.

I took a class with you but lost my certificate, can I get another copy?

Sure. Duplicate certificates are sent for a fee of $10 per certificate (including CPR cards).

IV & BLOOD DRAW CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS

Who can take your Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification course?

Student nurses, LVNs, RNs, EMTs, oral surgeons, and anesthesiologists (who need practice with using angiocatheters) are typically the healthcare professionals who take this course. Licensed Vocational Nurses are granted an IV & Blood Draw certification after their application is submitted to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).

I am a phlebotomist and just needs the Intravenous Therapy certification, do I need to take both.

At this time, yes. We are working on obtaining approval from the CA BVNPT to offer just the IV therapy and should be able to offer that in the near future.

I am Registered Nurse, does taking this course certify me to become a Certified Infusion nurse?

No. This course goes over basic IV insertion and blood withdrawal techniques, and is intended to be a refresher course for RNs who have been away from the acute care setting. Because it goes over basic IV skills only, RNs are also not eligible to earn CE credits from this course.

I am a Radiology Technician and need an IV certification, can I take this course?

If you need the class as a refresher course, yes. However, the Department of Public Health Services (DPHS), Radiation Technology Department may have different requirements than nursing, and there is no guarantee that your certificate will be honored by your employer and by DPHS.

CPR QUESTIONS

I need my CPR card right away, do I get that at the end of the training?

Yes, as long as you pass both the written and practical exam at the end of the course.

I don’t see a class date that meets my schedule, can you open a class for me?

We do one-on-one CPR classes depending on instructor availability. Students are charged $50 for one-on-one classes.

ONLINE COURSES QUESTIONS

Are the online courses transferable to colleges and universities?

No. Students earn continuing education credits from the online courses, but not college credits.

How long do I have to complete the online course?

You have a maximum of one (1) year to complete any online course.

How do I get my certificate?

Online course certificates are sent via email, but may also be sent through regular USPS mail if requested.