Become a RECOVER
IMPORTANT UPDATE! – 1/16/2025
Instructor Certification Workshops Are Now Available!
Becoming a Certified Instructor
Spreading the Knowledge of RECOVER
RECOVER Certified BLS and ALS Rescuers® have the option of becoming RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Instructors®. Please note that this is a rigorous process and should only be undertaken by candidates who intend to teach Rescuer workshops.
Applicants must pass a written knowledge assessment demonstrating mastery of CPR topics. Instructor Certification Workshops will be added to the Upcoming Certification Workshops page as they become available. Please note that applicants must hold current online certification in the 2024 RECOVER BLS and ALS courses in order to be considered for Instructor training.
The RECOVER BLS/ALS Instructor Workshop is an intensive, 2-day training, RACE approved for 16 hours of in-person continuing education credits. The workshop has 3 key components; online pre-course work, a day of in-person instruction, and a day of practice running a BLS/ALS Rescuer course alongside RECOVER Instructor Trainers.
If your company or organization is interested in hosting a RECOVER BLS/ALS Instructor Workshop in-house, email instructors@recoverinitiative.org for more information.
Becoming a RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Instructor
To become a RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Instructor, follow these steps:
- Complete the online 2024 Basic and Advanced Life Support courses
- Complete the BLS/ALS Rescuer Workshop
- Prequalify to register for an Instructor Workshop by passing the Instructor Knowledge Assessment (see “Instructor Knowledge Assessment”)
- Complete an Instructor Certification Workshop
Instructor Knowledge Assessment
The 2025 RECOVER BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment is a rigorous test of the knowledge gained during RECOVER Online and Rescuer training. The assessment is designed to ensure that the applicant fully understands the 2024 RECOVER guidelines before learning how to teach Rescuer labs. Before taking the 2025 RECOVER BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment candidates must:
- Be RECOVER Rescuer Certified – meaning they have completed both the online BLS/ALS modules and an in-person Rescuer Workshop.
- Be RECOVER Rescuer Certified for a period of at least 6 months and testify that they have practiced the information gathered during Rescuer Certification either in a clinic or in simulation before moving forward with the candidate assessment.
- Be current in their online 2024 BLS and ALS Module completions. Remember that recertification is required every 2 years.
- Be a licensed veterinary professional; either a Veterinary Technician or a Veterinarian
Once the above prerequisites are met, the candidate may access and complete the 2025 RECOVER BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment. We recommend that you review the 2024 guidelines before taking the exam.
Assessment Information
The 2025 BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment is available for purchase on ACVECC Learning for $79. Learners have one attempt to complete the assessment.
Once purchased, learners will receive an enrollment notification with instructions on how to access the assessment.
The 2025 BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment is hosted on a platform called ExamSoft. Instructions on how to access the assessment will be emailed to candidates once they complete the purchase on ACVECC Learning.
Purchasing & Accessing the Assessment
To purchase the 2025 BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment, log into your account in ACVECC Learning, and search the catalog for the assessment.
Passing Scores & Assessment Details
- Learners must earn an 80% score to pass the assessment.
- Learners will receive their scores as soon as they complete the assessment.
- Passing scores will be stored for 12 months while learners apply to Instructor Workshops.
- To retake the exam, learners must purchase the 2025 RECOVER RETAKE BLS-ALS Instructor Knowledge Assessment on ACVECC Learning for $39. Learners receive one attempt to retake the assessment.
- Learners that fail the retake assessment will have the opportunity in 2026 to attempt to complete and pass the 2026 RECOVER BLS-ALS Instructor Assessment.
