Frequently Asked Questions

We provide:

* Certified RECOVER Rescuer Training

* CPR Refresher/Beginners Training

* Pet CPR and First Aid Training

RECOVER Certified Rescuer Training (approx 7 hours) for those that have completed their RECOVER BLS/ALS Online Course.

COST for individual is $250 (not including cost of online course).

Minimum number of 4, and Maximum of 10 per session. 

CPR Refresher Training is a CPR training based on RECOVER guidelines for those wanting to start from beginning, or needing a refresher practical (approx 2-3 hours). 

COST for the group is $1200 (excl. GST) per session.

Minimum number of 4, and Maximum of 12 per session.

Please enquire for larger group sessions.

Travel Fee Policy is found here. 

CPR Refresher Training 

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Use the RECOVER Initial Assessment Algorithm, to rapidly determine if an unresponsive patient is in cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Demonstrate correct technique for chest compressions in dogs and cats of various sizes and chest conformations to maximise blood flow during CPR.
• Explain the approaches to ventilation during CPR in dogs and cats and the pros and cons of each.

RECOVER Certified Rescuer Training

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Rapidly recognise patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
• Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats
• Provide mask or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines
• Utilise effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients
• Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them
• Rapidly diagnose the arrest ECG rhythm to determine the best ALS therapies for the patient
• Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest

Paws In Hands have trained large number of Emergency professionals including Veterinarians, Nurses and Animal Attendants over the last 2 years in RECOVER CPR workshops.

Our training sessions typically runs for  2-3 hours for Refresher CPR Training, and full day (7 hours) for Certified BLS/ALS workshop, but can be customised to fit the needs of you and your hospital.