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


Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)


Automated External Defibrillator (AED)


Airway Obstruction


Practical Skills Assessment


Course Conclusion and Certification

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):


Child CPR (~70–80 lbs of force):


Infant CPR (~30–40 lbs of force):

Good technique is greater than > sheer weight.


SOLO Schools also delivers AHA Heartsaver and Basic Life Support (BLS) courses upon request.