• CPR training courses can be found in every state and online.medical equipment image by blaine stiger from Fotolia.com
  
  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a medical technique used to treat cardiac arrest. Both medical personnel and lay people can be trained in CPR. In fact, the American Heart Association has campaigned to have all Americans learn the technique, because non-medical bystanders can use it to save lives in emergenies. There are many training courses available, most taking only a few hours to complete.
  
  

American Heart Association

• The mission of the American Heart Association is to prevent cardiovascular disease through helping people lead healthier lives. The association offers an online CPR course about the basics of CPR and the technique. The course takes two hours to complete and students have the option of taking a 30- minute skills session at a local center.
  
  American Heart Association
  
  1-888-242-8883
  
  onlineaha.org
  
  

University of Washington

• The University of Washington Medical School provides free CPR instruction online through the Learn CPR website. Courses cover the basics of CPR for adults, children and infants. Instruction is given through text, images and video. It is self-paced. Printable pocket guides are available.
  
  University of Washington Medical School
  
  Learn CPR
  
  depts.washington.edu
  
  

Texas CPR Training Center

• The Texas CPR Training Center provides CPR training for the Dallas area. The center is an approved American Heart Training Center and offers courses in adult and child CPR techniques. Sessions are typically a couple of hours long. They are held at the center location or on-site at a hosting organization.
  
  Texas CPR Training Center
  
  4013 Carrizo Drive
  
  Plano, Texas 75074
  
  214-770-6872
  
  texascpr.com
  
  

Health Force Solutions

• Health Force Solutions has been providing American Health Association certified CPR training courses to medical personnel, corporations and individuals since 1990. The organization, based in New York City, offers courses in this area as well as on-site and online. Schedules can vary and registration is required.
  
  Health Force Solutions
  
  38-19 Union Street
  
  Flushing, NY 11354
  
  718-309-0968
  
  healthforcesolutions.org