CPR Requirements

All regulated members of the College must have current CPR certification, at a level required by Council.  Please know that Council has put a policy in place that speaks to the requirements of a CPR course.

CPR required level of training

Council requires that regulated members hold current CPR certification at all times. This course must include:

• Didactic learning and assessment
• Hands-on training and assessment for CPR for adult, child and infant
• Hands-on training for effective ventilation using a barrier device
• Hands-on training for automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Hands-on training for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for adult, child and infant

Members are required to ensure a copy of their current CPR certification card is uploaded to the College’s registration system. This certificate should include:

• Member’s name
• Name of issuing organization
• Name of course completed
• Date of completion of certification
• Date of expiration of certification
• Signature of authorized CPR instructor

If you have any questions about your CPR certification, please do not hesitate to contact the College.