HOW DO I TAKE THE TEST FOR MY CERTIFICATE?
You must be registered for a course before you can take the test. Once you are registered, from the First Aid For All Main Screen, go to the buttons at the top left and press the button which is labeled "Assessment". Complete the forms and then proceed to the test. (Top)

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT PASS THE TEST?
The test is on the CD ROM. You must score 100% on both the theoretical and practical part of the test. However you can take the test as often as you wish. If you make an error during the Theory section you will have to re-do the questions. During the practical test you must correctly demonstrate all required skills. If you make a mistake you can re-try that skill or you can go back into the course to practice your skills. (Top)

VALIDITY - ARE OUR CERTIFICATES VALID IN YOUR STATE?
A FAFA certificate covers any person who requires a Lay Person CPR Card or a Health care professional BLS and CPR card which is to the standards as described in the AHA Guidelines 2005 and by OHSA.

FAFA Certificates are as valid as those issued by AHA or Red Cross. FAFA courses follow the American Heart Association guidelines. These are the same guidelines which AHA, Red Cross and other training organizations must meet. Our certificates meet or exceed the requirements as established by these guidelines in the following states:

  CPR Certificate: all states
  AED Certificate: all states
  HCP Certificate: all states (Top)

DOES THE FAFA CERTIFICATE MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS?

2) FAFA MEETS OR EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS OF OHSA.
First Aid For All Inc. offers 1) Lay Person CPR training course, 2)AED with Adult CPR training course, and 3) Health Care Professional BLS&CPR training course which meet and exceed the requirements as specified in by the US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). (Top)

3) FAFA MEETS REQUIREMENTS OF JCAHO.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare organizations (JCAHO) evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations and programs throughout the country. The accreditation process is based upon an organization's compliance with JCAHO's published standards.

For resuscitation services and training, JCAHO's Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals sets forth Standards HR.1.20, HR.2.30, HR.3.10, PC.9.30, The FAFA Healthcare Professional BLS and CPR course complies with each of these standards. (Top)

4) FAFA MEETS OR EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS OF ILCOR.
ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation) is the international body that sets the broad standards used to teach CPR. The AHA (American Heart Association) is a member of this international organization.

The current AHA Guidelines 2005 conflict with some of the guidelines as recommended by ILCOR. By meeting the new Guidelines 2005 products CANNOT meet the requirements of ILCOR outside of the United States. FAFA has specific products which meet the ILCOR guidelines. (Top)

5) FAFA MEETS OR EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS OF CECBEMS.
The Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) is the national accrediting body for EMS continuing education courses. CECBEMS has approved the FAFA Healthcare Professional BLS & CPR course for three hours of continuing education credit. (Top)

6) FAFA MEETS OR EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS OF
     THE DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA.
The Dental Board of California has listed FAFA as a provider and given FAFA its own provider number. FAFA meets the new criteria as set down in the "California Dental Practice Act" which came into effect 1 January 2006. (Top)

7) Medical Direction
The FAFA Medical Advisory Committee consists of emergency healthcare practitioners and educators and is led by a practicing physician specializing in emergency medicine who oversees all information and every activity. The Committee participates in, reviews, and has final approval authority over the educational materials in all training courses. This assures that FAFA courses meet all applicable standards and guidelines, and are also appropriate for real patient care. (Top)

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WHO ISSUES FAFA CERTIFICATES AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET IT?
The FAFA National Registry issues FAFA certificates.

Based on our rigorous testing, other organizations also are able to issue their certificates when people pass our tests. Contact us for more information on those companies.

FAFA maintains records of all information related to the course, including what each student scored on each skill.

When a student submits their test results to FAFA via the internet, it is possible to immediately print an "Interim Certificate". This is valid for 30 days.

As soon as the results are received and evaluated, FAFA will issue the formal certificate. It will be sent through the mail. The client should have the official certificate within a week of submitting their results. (Top)

WHO APPROVES CPR TRAINING?
The American Heart Association publishes guidelines for CPR, most recently in the 2005 Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care, which are revised only every 4-5 years. Occasional focused interim updates are also distributed. The AHA is not responsible for and does not approve CPR training courses.

It is the responsibility of all education and training organizations to comply with the best available medical evidence from these guidelines and updates as well as the published medical literature. (Top) More information related to approvals >>>

SPECIAL ISSUES FOR AED TRAINING

Why get prescription when you purchase an AED?
Because federal law requires it. (Top)

In what states is our AED prescription valid? In the United States an AED is classified as a medical device. In order to purchase an AED an individual must have a prescription to purchase the device. FAFA is able to issue this prescription. (Top)

Our medical prescription to purchase an AED is valid for purchase of an AED in all states except Illinois. For more information on our certificates check out our FAQ. (Top)

Why does FAFA test your CPR when you do the AED training?
It is illegal to issue an AED certificate unless a person is able to perform CPR. The reason behind this is clear. If you an AED and the heart restarts its normal rhythm, the person may not have resumed breathing. Thus it will be necessary to perform ventilations. Therefore the FAFA AED training includes a refresher course in how to perform CPR and we test that you can perform CPR correctly before we issue the AED certificate. (Top)