If you are in New York (New York City, Manhattan, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers etc) and are seeking CPR classes and training, online, or at your nearest authorized training provider, you are at the right place.    While getting CPR certification is mandatory for some jobs, more and more people in New York are learning CPR and first aid skills voluntarily. Each year several thousands of people acquire CPR and first aid training in New York. Even if your job does not require you to get CPR Certified, it’s still a very important skill to acquire that helps you prepare for emergencies, prevent injuries, and respond professionally and effectively in critical situations.    There are wide range of options to choose from for your CPR certification and training in New York. You can find a nearest CPR training center through AHA (American Heart Association) website or American Red Cross. Additionally there are some good private online CPR training providers you can choose to enroll at, if you want to learn from the comfort of your home or office.    Approved CPR Trainings by Department of Health New York

Provider

Accepted Courses      American Red Cross    

 
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
 
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
 
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
 
• CPR/AED for Lifeguards
 

       American Heart Association    

 
• BLS Instructor
 
• BLS for Health Care Providers
 

How to find an Authorized CPR Training Provider?  An Authorized Provider is a training company / institute that is registered with either ARC (American Red Cross) or AHA (American Heart Association).    Professions required to get CPR certified in New York State

 
• Certified Nursing Assistants
 
• Health Care Assistants
 
• Child Care Provider
 
• Child Care Centers
 
• Family Home Child Care
 
• Child Foster Homes
 
• Staffed Residential Homes
 
• Group Residential Homes
 
• Child Placing Agencies
 
• Adult Family Home Providers and Resident Managers
 
• Boarding Homes Workers
 
• Permit Required Confined Space Workers
 
• Logging Operations Workers
 
• Electric Power Generation Workers
 
• Lifeguards
 

Average cost of CPR related courses in New York State    $25.00 to $75.00    Workplaces that are required to keep CPR Equipment    New York State law requires CPR equipment / kit such as  masks and gloves available at the following recreational locations    

 
• RestaurantÂ
 
• BarÂ
 
• TheaterÂ
 
• Health club