SOLO CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Where: See Course Schedules
Length: 2-3 Hours
Certification: Two (2) Year SOLO CPR Certification
Age Restriction: Any age, SOLO Does not have a minimum age requirement for CPR.
SOLO CPR
The SOLO Schools Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course can be delivered as a standalone course or as an add-on to Wilderness First Aid (WFA). Our advanced courses also include CPR and AED training as an integral part of the curriculum. A critical key component of the CPR course is learning the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)
SOLO CPR training follows the most current guidelines and recommendations set by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). ILCOR is the global organization responsible for reviewing the latest scientific research on resuscitation and developing evidence-based recommendations that inform CPR practices worldwide. ILCOR was formed in 1992 to provide a forum for liaison between principal resuscitation organisations worldwide.
ILCOR Member Organizations: American Heart Association (AHA), Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR), Australian Resuscitation Council, New Zealand Resuscitation Council, European Resuscitation Council (ERC), Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC), Inter American Heart Foundation (IAHF), Indian Resuscitation Council Federation (IRCF), Resuscitation Council of Asia (RCA), and Resuscitation Councils of Southern Africa (RCSA)
SOLO CPR Course Topics
Introduction and Overview
Recognition and EMS Activation (call 911)
The Importance of CPR and an AED
Legal protections (Good Samaritan Laws)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Scene and Patient Assessment
Responsiveness and Breathing, EMS Activation
Chest Compression - Rate, Depth, Recoil
Rescue Breaths - Masks, Mouth-to-Mouth
One-Rescuer vs. Two-Rescuer CPR
Adult, Child, and Infant Variations
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
AED - What is an AED?
AED - Step-by-Step Operation
AED - Safety Considerations / Precations
Hands-On AED Training with Simulation
Airway Obstruction
Identifying a choking patient
Abdominal Thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
Management of a Choking Patient
Practical Skills Assessment
Hands-On Demonstration and Evaluation
Scenarios-Based
Course Conclusion and Certification
Review Learnings & Key Takeaways
Q&A Session
Issue Certification Cards to passing Students
SOLO does not have a minimum age restriction on CPR.
As an industry standard, there’s no set age limit for getting CPR certified. Some organizations recommend starting at age 12-13, some as early as 9 years old. A general breakdown of student weight effectiveness is provided below for considerations.
Adult CPR (~100–125 lbs of force):
A person weighing at least 100–110 lbs (45–50 kg) can typically generate enough force if they use proper form.
Someone lighter (e.g., 80–90 lbs) may still be able to if they have strong upper body control and really focus on form and momentum.
Child CPR (~70–80 lbs of force):
A person weighing around 80–90 lbs (36–41 kg) can generally do this effectively.
Many older children or smaller adults can meet this requirement.
Infant CPR (~30–40 lbs of force):
This requires much less force—people of nearly any weight, including children, can perform this with two fingers or thumbs.
Good technique is greater than > sheer weight.
Even smaller individuals can perform effective CPR if they:
Use locked arms and lean straight over the chest
Use their upper body and gravity (not just pushing with arms)
Allow full recoil between compressions
SOLO Schools also delivers AHA Heartsaver and Basic Life Support (BLS) courses upon request.
