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  • CPR for Healthcare Providers

    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. This course has been recently updated to current International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines, including the American Red Cross Aquatic Guidelines and Best Practices. The Aquatic Guidelines and Best Practices are based on the results of scientific evidence evaluations and guideline reviews overseen by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

    The term professional rescuer refers to those with a duty to act. These professions include EMS professionals, nurses, physicians, CNAs, and other healthcare and public safety personnel, as well as those in the athletic training and recreation fields, including lifeguards. Through these courses we're able to keep you up to date on the latest techniques, so you can maintain certifications and deliver the best possible care in an emergency. Course content includes knowledge and skills for providing emergency care for adults, children, and infants in:

    • 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)
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    Easy Enrollment

    For professional rescuers, CPR and other instruction can be obtained through instructor-led classes (classroom only), or through blended learning classes, which offer you the opportunity to learn online then complete your hands-on training in a classroom setting. To enroll, simply find a class in your area and complete our online registration form.

    Red Cross certification of completion on a tablet

    Certification Made Simple. Fast. Easy. Digital.

    The American Red Cross makes CPR certification simple and easy. And with Red Cross Digital Certificates you'll get anytime, anywhere access to your certificates; plus the ability to print, share, and download them wherever and whenever you like. Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. Class participants and employers can visit redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate and enter the ID found on the digital certificate (or scan the QR code with a standard QR reader using a smart device) to access a copy of the valid certificate with student training information.

    Click here for instructions on accessing your CPR certification.

    FAQs

    What types of healthcare providers need CPR certification?

    Healthcare provider CPR certification is commonly required for nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, CNAs, medical assistants, dental professionals, athletic trainers, lifeguards and other professionals who may need to respond to emergencies as part of their job duties. Check with your employer if your specific profession is required to have an up-to-date CPR certificate.

    BLS vs. CPR for healthcare clinicians: What is the difference?

    When lives are on the line, it is critical that healthcare and professional responder staff have the skills and confidence to act in the moments that matter. Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is meant for healthcare clinicians and first responders. This comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum goes beyond a cardiac focus, making our programs unique and more robust. Red Cross BLS courses meet competency verification, education, credentialing and privileging requirements.

    CPR classes are the foundation of workplace safety training, giving immediate responders a mastery of lifesaving techniques and the confidence to act when moments matter, be the cardiac emergency be at home, at school or in their community.

    Check with your employer or state guidelines to verify if you’re required to hold a BLS or CPR certificate.

    How long does CPR certification for healthcare providers last?

    CPR certification lasts 2 years after you successfully complete your training.

    Do healthcare provider CPR courses include AED training?

    Yes. Red Cross CPR training for healthcare providers includes instruction on Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.

    How do employers verify CPR certification?

    Digital CPR certificates can typically be verified using your certificate identification number.

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