Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Basic Life Support

The online course for Basic Life Support contains 5 modules in an interactive digital content that is accessed through a web browser. Participants will complete a knowledge assessment after each module and are required to score over 80% in order to advance to the next module. The course content takes approximately 5 hours to complete.

• • Veterinarians*
  • Veterinary technicians/nurses, non-credentialed veterinary support staff, and veterinary students*
  • *Note: Enrollment in the BLS/ALS bundle course is encouraged, although the BLS single course is available. The ALS course is not required for BLS certification.

Completion results in

• • Digital certificate of completion

Step 2: Maintenance of Certification Status

• Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR BLS Recertification Course every 2 years.
• If recertification is not completed within the 2-year expiration date, you must complete the full BLS course to re-certify.

Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Advanced Life Support

The online course for Advanced Life Support contains 3 modules in an interactive digital content that is accessed through a web browser. Participants will complete a knowledge assessment after each module and are required to score over 80% in order to advance to the next module. The course content takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete.

• • Veterinarians*
  • Veterinary technicians/nurses, non-credentialed veterinary support staff, and veterinary students*
  • *Note: Enrollment in the BLS/ALS bundle course is encouraged, though the ALS single course is available.

Prerequisites

• • Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Basic Life Support

Completion results in

• • Digital certificate of completion

Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status

• Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR ALS Recertification Course every 2 years.
• If recertification is not completed within the 2-year expiration date, you must complete the full ALS course to re-certify.

Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Basic Life Support (as noted above)

Step 2: Obtain Certification as a RECOVER Certified Basic Life Support Rescuer

The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in BLS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing BLS. The training is approximately 1.5-2 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®.

• Prerequisites
  • Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Basic Life Support
• Upcoming RECOVER Rescuer Certification Courses
• Completion results in
  • Certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®
  • Digital certificate of completion for RECOVER CPR BLS Rescure@ training
  • Digital “RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®” badge
  • Qualifying for in-person training in RECOVER Advanced Life Support

Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status

• Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR BLS Recertification Course every 2 years.

Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Advanced Life Support (as noted above)

Step 2: Obtain Certification as a RECOVER Advanced Life Support Rescuer

The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in ALS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing ALS. The simulation is conducted with veterinary specific simulation software coupled with a high fidelity simulator or static mannequin. The training is approximately 4-5 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®.

• Prerequisites
  • Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Basic Life Support 
  • Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Advanced Life Support
  • Certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®
• Upcoming RECOVER Rescuer Certification Courses
• Completion results in
  • Certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®
  • Digital certificate of completion for RECOVER CPR ALS training
  • Digital “RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®” badge
  • Eligibility for certification as a RECOVER certified ALS Instructor®

Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status

• Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR ALS Recertification Course every 2 years.

Step 1: Certify as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® and a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®

Step 2: RECOVER BLS Instructor® Certification

The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in BLS instruction is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified Training Centers and is composed of a detailed review of BLS concepts, learning of key concepts in simulation-based learning and debriefing, and practical training in conducting RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® certification. The training involves pre-workshop coursework and approximately 6 hours of in-person workshop time with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®.

• Prerequisites
  • Current certificates as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® and a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®
  • Active license as a veterinarian or credential as a veterinary technician/nurse
  • Teaching experience recommended
• Upcoming RECOVER Instructor Certification Courses
• Completion results in
  • Certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®
  • Certificate of competence as a RECOVER CPR BLS Instructor®
  • Digital “RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®” badge
  • Qualifying for certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®

Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status

RECOVER Certified BLS Instructors® can maintain their instructor certification by meeting all of the following requirements.

• Conducting at least 2 Rescuer certification workshops within a 2 year period
• Staying updated in the Rescuer certification process through update material provided by RECOVER, including the signing of the instructor agreement
• Completing online recertification courses every 2 years

Step 1: Certify as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® and a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®

Step 2: RECOVER BLS Instructor® Certification

Step 3: RECOVER ALS Instructor® Certification

The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in ALS instruction is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified Training Centers and is composed of a detailed review of ALS concepts, learning of key concepts in simulation-based learning and debriefing, and practical training in conducting RECOVER BLS Rescuer certification. The training involves pre-workshop coursework and approximately 11 hours of in-person workshop time with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®.

• Prerequisites
  • Current certificates as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®, RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®, and RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®
  • Active license as a veterinarian or credential as a veterinary technician/nurse
  • Teaching experience recommended
• Upcoming RECOVER Instructor Certification Courses
• Completion results in
  • Certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®
  • Certificate of competence as a RECOVER CPR ALS Instructor®
  • Digital “RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®” badge

Step 4: Maintenance of Certification Status

RECOVER Certified ALS Instructors® can maintain their instructor certification by meeting all of the following requirements.

• Conducting at least 2 Rescuer certification workshops within a 2 year period
• Staying updated in the Rescuer certification process through update material provided by RECOVER, including the signing of the instructor agreement
• Completing online recertification courses every 2 years