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Become Certified to Perform RECOVER CPR
Individuals that have completed the online Basic and/or Advanced Life Support RECOVER courses have the option of obtaining certification as RECOVER Certified Rescuers in Basic and Advanced Life Support.
Rescuer Certification Workshops are conducted by Certified Instructors at conferences and regional events. As workshops get scheduled and registration becomes available, information will be published on our Upcoming Workshops page. In almost all instances, Basic (BLS) and Advanced (ALS) workshops are held on the same day to allow individuals to become BLS & ALS certified.
Please also see our list of RECOVER Certified Instructors to see if other events might be taking place in your region or if you are interested in reaching out to an instructor about hosting a workshop for your team.
Offered Certification Workshops:
Rescuer Certification Workshop in Basic Life Support (BLS)
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®.
Learning Objectives
- Rapidly recognize patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
- Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats
- Provide mouth-to-snout or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines
- Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients
Overview:
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
RACE approved
Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
Rescuer Certification Workshop in Advanced Life Support (ALS)
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®.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients
- Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them
- Rapidly diagnose the arrest ECG rhythm to determine the best ALS therapies for the patient
- Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
Overview:
Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours
RACE Approved
Format: In-person, hands-on workshop
