American Red Cross

CPR for the Professional Rescuer r.24

RECERTIFICATION

$100

The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers program trains participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: ▪ Provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants until advanced emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over.

PREREQUISITES

Must possess a valid basic-level certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent

COURSE LENGTH

INSTRUCTOR LED: 3 HOURS, 30 MINUTES

BLENDED LEARNING: APPROX. 1 HOURS, 15 MINUTES ONLINE; 3 HOURS IN PERSON

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE MATERIALS

TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER (CPRO) COURSE, CANDIDATE MUST:

  1. Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.

  2. Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

  3. Demonstrate competency in leading a team response during the team response testing scenarios.

  4. Successfully pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%. 

American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Participant’s Handbook

CERTIFICATION AWARDED / VALIDITY PERIOD

CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS R.24 (RECERTIFICATION)

*THIS CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE