CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
© What it is:
The basic technique of chest compressions and rescue breaths when someone is unresponsive and not breathing or gasping for air.
© Who it is for: Lay rescuers, parents, teachers, coaches, and other non-medical professionals.
© Skills covered: Basic CPR, use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), for laypersons.
© What it is:
A more advanced, comprehensive certification designed for a professional clinical environment.
© Who it's for: Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare providers.
© Skills covered: All the skills in a CPR course, plus: Team dynamics:
Responding as a single rescuer and as part of a team.
Advanced techniques: Using a bag-valve mask (BVM).
Wider scope: Responding to cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and obstructed airways in adults, children, and infants. v Scenario-based learning: Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for various emergencies.
- ECC - Emergency Cardiovascular Care
© What it is:
The American Heart Association's comprehensive program for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care.
© What it covers:
All the science, research, and educational standards that underpin resuscitation efforts. It also includes various courses, like BLS and CPR.
© What its purpose is:
To educate millions globally on how to best respond to cardiac arrest and first aid emergencies, improving patient outcomes.