CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO)
American Red Cross
The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) program trains professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques on adults, children, and infants following professional rescuer protocols.Developing
- Hands-onOperate automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment during cardiac emergencies under emergency conditions.Developing
- Hands-onExecute rescue breathing techniques for victims experiencing respiratory distress or failure.Developing
- KnowledgeApply age-appropriate emergency response protocols to differentiate care for adult, child, and infant victims.Developing
- Hands-onDemonstrate proper chest compression techniques maintaining correct depth, rate, and hand positioning for each age group.Developing
- MindsetRespond to breathing and cardiac emergencies with appropriate urgency and composure in high-stress situations.Developing
- Hands-onExecute coordinated CPR and AED protocols integrating both techniques during cardiac arrest scenarios.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify signs of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants requiring immediate intervention.Emerging
- KnowledgeDescribe the emergency medical services (EMS) activation process and the professional rescuer's role until advanced medical personnel arrive.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Rapid Assessment
- Giving Ventilations using a resuscitation mask
- Using a Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator (two rescuers)
- CPR and AED (single-rescuer, two rescuer, and multiple-rescuer team response with 4 rescuers)
- Obstructed Airway Care (responsive and unresponsive)
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
As part of our mission to train people how to respond to and prepare for emergencies, we offer CPR certification classes that can help you provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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