How Certification Works
RECOVER certification signifies one’s knowledge and skills are up to date with current evidence-based guidelines. RECOVER offers certification for veterinary professionals in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) through a 2-step process involving online and in-person training. Certification is maintained by completing the online recertification course every 2 years. Veterinary professionals may also become RECOVER Certified BLS Instructors® and RECOVER Certified ALS Instructors® through an additional certification process.
Online Course Certificates of Completion
Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Basic Life Support
The online course for Basic Life Support contains 5 modules in an interactive digital content that is accessed through a web browser. Participants will complete a knowledge assessment after each module and are required to score over 80% in order to advance to the next module. The course content takes approximately 5 hours to complete.
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- Veterinarians*
- Veterinary technicians/nurses, non-credentialed veterinary support staff, and veterinary students*
- *Note: Enrollment in the BLS/ALS bundle course is encouraged, although the BLS single course is available. The ALS course is not required for BLS certification.
Completion results in
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- Digital certificate of completion
Step 2: Maintenance of Certification Status
- Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR BLS Recertification Course every 2 years.
- If recertification is not completed within the 2-year expiration date, you must complete the full BLS course to re-certify.
Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Advanced Life Support
The online course for Advanced Life Support contains 3 modules in an interactive digital content that is accessed through a web browser. Participants will complete a knowledge assessment after each module and are required to score over 80% in order to advance to the next module. The course content takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete.
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- Veterinarians*
- Veterinary technicians/nurses, non-credentialed veterinary support staff, and veterinary students*
- *Note: Enrollment in the BLS/ALS bundle course is encouraged, though the ALS single course is available.
Prerequisites
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- Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Basic Life Support
Completion results in
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- Digital certificate of completion
Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status
- Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR ALS Recertification Course every 2 years.
- If recertification is not completed within the 2-year expiration date, you must complete the full ALS course to re-certify.
RECOVER Certified Rescuer
Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Basic Life Support (as noted above)
Step 2: Obtain Certification as a RECOVER Certified Basic Life Support Rescuer
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in BLS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing BLS. The training is approximately 1.5-2 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®.
- Prerequisites
- Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Basic Life Support
- Upcoming RECOVER Rescuer Certification Courses
- Completion results in
- Certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®
- Digital certificate of completion for RECOVER CPR BLS Rescure@ training
- Digital “RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®” badge
- Qualifying for in-person training in RECOVER Advanced Life Support
Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status
- Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR BLS Recertification Course every 2 years.
Step 1: Complete the online course in RECOVER Advanced Life Support (as noted above)
Step 2: Obtain Certification as a RECOVER Advanced Life Support Rescuer
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in ALS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing ALS. The simulation is conducted with veterinary specific simulation software coupled with a high fidelity simulator or static mannequin. The training is approximately 4-5 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®.
- Prerequisites
- Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Basic Life Support
- Certificate of Completion for Online Course in RECOVER Advanced Life Support
- Certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®
- Upcoming RECOVER Rescuer Certification Courses
- Completion results in
- Certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®
- Digital certificate of completion for RECOVER CPR ALS training
- Digital “RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®” badge
- Eligibility for certification as a RECOVER certified ALS Instructor®
Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status
- Successfully complete the online RECOVER CPR ALS Recertification Course every 2 years.
RECOVER Certified Instructor
Step 1: Certify as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® and a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®
Step 2: RECOVER BLS Instructor® Certification
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in BLS instruction is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified Training Centers and is composed of a detailed review of BLS concepts, learning of key concepts in simulation-based learning and debriefing, and practical training in conducting RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® certification. The training involves pre-workshop coursework and approximately 6 hours of in-person workshop time with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®.
- Prerequisites
- Current certificates as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® and a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®
- Active license as a veterinarian or credential as a veterinary technician/nurse
- Teaching experience recommended
- Upcoming RECOVER Instructor Certification Courses
- Completion results in
- Certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®
- Certificate of competence as a RECOVER CPR BLS Instructor®
- Digital “RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®” badge
- Qualifying for certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®
Step 3: Maintenance of Certification Status
RECOVER Certified BLS Instructors® can maintain their instructor certification by meeting all of the following requirements.
- Conducting at least 2 Rescuer certification workshops within a 2 year period
- Staying updated in the Rescuer certification process through update material provided by RECOVER, including the signing of the instructor agreement
- Completing online recertification courses every 2 years
Step 1: Certify as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer® and a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®
Step 2: RECOVER BLS Instructor® Certification
Step 3: RECOVER ALS Instructor® Certification
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in ALS instruction is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified Training Centers and is composed of a detailed review of ALS concepts, learning of key concepts in simulation-based learning and debriefing, and practical training in conducting RECOVER BLS Rescuer certification. The training involves pre-workshop coursework and approximately 11 hours of in-person workshop time with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®.
- Prerequisites
- Current certificates as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®, RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®, and RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor®
- Active license as a veterinarian or credential as a veterinary technician/nurse
- Teaching experience recommended
- Upcoming RECOVER Instructor Certification Courses
- Completion results in
- Certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®
- Certificate of competence as a RECOVER CPR ALS Instructor®
- Digital “RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor®” badge
Step 4: Maintenance of Certification Status
RECOVER Certified ALS Instructors® can maintain their instructor certification by meeting all of the following requirements.
- Conducting at least 2 Rescuer certification workshops within a 2 year period
- Staying updated in the Rescuer certification process through update material provided by RECOVER, including the signing of the instructor agreement
- Completing online recertification courses every 2 years