2027 RECOVER Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) for VN's and VT's
Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA)
About this session
RECOVER (Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation) Workshops teach core veterinary CPR skills to increase survival rates in animals experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The workshop consists of an online course followed by face-to-face training covering RECOVER Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) techniques. Successful completion grants RECOVER BLS and ALS Rescuer certification.
Workshop Dates and Audience
For Veterinary Nurses & Technicians - Tuesday 16th March at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart. For Veterinarians - Friday 19th March at Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.
Course Structure
This workshop consists of an online course (additional cost) followed by face-to-face training. Participants must have successfully completed the RECOVER online BLS and ALS course prior to attending the workshop. Details with a discount code will be sent after registration.
RECOVER CPR – BLS
Focuses on replacing crucial functions of the cardiopulmonary system in patients with acute CPA. Participants learn rapid diagnosis of CPA, chest compression techniques for dogs and cats of various sizes, and ventilation approaches during CPR.
RECOVER CPR – ALS
Advanced Life Support initiated after BLS. Participants learn adjunctive therapies to improve blood flow and oxygen delivery, ECG rhythm differentiation, drug treatment plans, defibrillator use, and structured communication techniques for crisis management.