cpr requirement for padi rescue class

[fishballer]

do those online cpr certifications work?

is there an accredited institution that you have to get the CPR cert?

thanks.

 

[C Chris]

I recommend that you goto your local Red Cross training facility and take their CPR course - add on the AED too... its worth it. Its not that expensive. - DRG

 

[jldodd]

Yep, PADI accepted my Red Cross cards for CPR (Adult, Child, Infant + AED) and Red Cross First Aid.

I used the same certs for Rescue, DM and AI without issue.

 

[donooo]

In fact, take the Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer class. They actually teach you standalone rescue breathing and AED.

don O

 

[jupitermermaid]

When I did my Rescue training I just went ahead and did the EFR (Emergency first Response) at the same time.

 

[knotical]

AHA (American Heart Association) also works.

If you get an online certification, how do you get to practice? (e.g. with the dummy)

 

[selo]

Or, take an EFR (Emergency First Responder) Primary and Secondary combo course.

Emergency First Response

 

[TTT103]

I took the American Heart Association (AHA) course. My only warning is that you need both CPR and First Aid. AHA offers different options, so select the Heartsaver course that offers both.

If you are in a hurry to just get the course out of the way, do yourself a favor and take one when you have ample time.

 

[83aztec]

I took the EFR course that was offered before my rescue course. It worked out well.

 

[tc]

AHA (American Heart Association) also works.

If you get an online certification, how do you get to practice? (e.g. with the dummy)

You get with an AHA instructor and they sign you off on the skills portion.