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AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID: RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES bridge course & CPR/AED for PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS challenge course

Self-Study Component Required?

Yes. Details will be provided upon registration.

The assigned self-study must be completed prior to the instructor-led session. 

Purpose/Overview:

The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid: Responding to Emergencies bridge course combined with the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Challenge course is to train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac and first aid emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Both individual and multi-rescuer responses are practiced. The instructor-led classroom challenge and assessment session takes approximately 8 hours to complete.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have the maturity and physical strength to perform the skills.
• Must show proof of current (or no more than 30 days expired) American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification or equivalent, such as Basic Life Support/BLS. 

Requirements for Certification:

• Must complete the self-study packet
• Must participate in all course activities
• Must demonstrate competency in all rescue skills
• Must pass the written course exams with a score of 80% or higher

Certification Earned and Validity Period:

• Successful participants will earn American Red Cross First Aid: Responding to Emergencies/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification with a validity period of 2 years from the date of completion.
• Please note that most departments of health will only recognize the first year of your CPR certification and require CPR recertification every year.