Comparison of CPR Levels (A,B,C, HCP)

Many people get confused between what composes the different levels of CPR training (A, B, C, HCP = Health Care Provider) this chart breaks down the different levels to help make the distinctions clear.

	CPR-A	CPR-B	CPR-C	CPR-HCP
Hours Of Instruction	4	5	6	6
AED *
CPR for Adults
CPR for Children
CPR for Infants
Adult/Child Two Person CPR
Infant Two Person CPR
Rescue Breathing			opt.
Bag Valve Mask
Recertification Available

CPR Levels - Target Audience

The following lists can be used as examples of where each level of CPR may be appropriate (these are not all-inclusive). All our adult First Aid courses include some level of CPR, typically A or B. Level C and HCP can be taught instead when specifically requested.

CPR A
Workplace and Lay Rescuer

CPR B
Child Care Workers

CPR C
Police, Fire, First Responders, Workplace First Aid Teams, Lifeguards
*If responder is trained to the Standard First aid or equivalent level or lower.

CPR HCP
Physicians, nurses, paramedics and Allied Healthcare Providers (RT, OT, PT)
* If responder is trained to the First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder Attendant or equivalent level or higher.