CPR Course

Description of skills

The CPR course certification represents adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) with rescue breathing. CPR is suitable for relevant wilderness emergencies such as drowning, snow burial, hypothermia, lightning strike, etc., where emergency services are not available.

The course uses the standards defined by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Within the United States the ILCOR standards are documented and advocated by the American Heart Association (AHA).

what does this badge allow me to do?

Fulfill the first aid requirement for some Mountaineers courses and leadership roles.

HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?

courses

Complete either our CPR course or a first aid course that includes Adult CPR with rescue breathing as a component.

The badge expires after two years, matching the expiration period of industry-standard CPR certifications.

Reciprocity

Reciprocity involves awarding a Mountaineers badge to a candidate who has the identical
credential from an approved external training provider. Review The Mountaineers First Aid Standards to learn more. 

The Mountaineers CPR course badge may be granted to members who have a current CPR certification from classes outside the Mountaineers that satisfy the ILCOR/AHA standard. Examples include the American Heart Association "Heartsaver CPR" course or the American Red Cross "Adult CPR" course.

Approved CPR Training Providers

• The American Heart Association - “Heartsaver CPR” Course 
• The American Red Cross - “Adult CPR” Course

equivalency

Mountaineers volunteers and staff are not medical professionals, and are not trained or authorized to evaluate medical skills. We are able to award the badge via equivalency only if you have equivalent credentials.

To receive this badge through reciprocity or equivalency, please contact Member Services at info@mountaineers.org or a First Aid Committee Chair.