Overview

CPR for Professionals is a locally produced course designed to teach CPR and choking skills for victims of all ages, including ventilation with barrier devices, pocket masks, bag-valve-mask devices with supplemental oxygen, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators, to all healthcare providers in both hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

A CPR for Professionals student manual is provided to each participant for review before, during and after the course. To successfully complete the course, participants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in CPR and AED use and to obtain a score of at least 84% on the final written evaluation.

Typical duration: 6 hours

Assessment: Skills test & written test

Certification: Certificate of completion (validity period 2 years)

Accreditation: 10 CEUs plus 1 Ethics

Delivery: On-site sessions for groups

Who it’s for

These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, doctor’s assistants, registrars, interns, medical and nursing students in training, aides, medical and nursing assistants and other allied health personnel.

  • Doctors

  • Nurses

  • Paramedics

  • Medical Technicians

  • Respiratory Therapists

  • Physical And Occupational Therapists

Course info

  • Instructor time
  • 25 page Manual
  • Training manikins/AED trainers
  • BVMR’s
  • Certificate/e-card on completion
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based CPR practice
  • Photo ID if required by your workplace

Certificate of completion (validity period 2 years)

  • Public course dates: Email us for more information
  • On-site sessions for groups:
    training@nexusmedics.com
    +27 (0) 78 266 7777
  • Location: Cradlestone Mall, Top Floor, 17 Hendrik Potgieter Road, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1739

CPR for Professionals FAQ

Presented to RCSA guidelines and accepted as a prerequisite for ACLS/PALS/ANLS and related advanced courses. Always confirm your facility’s policy.

Yes—single rescuer and team dynamics are practiced.

Yes—HPCSA-registered candidates receive 5 CPD points upon successful completion.

Validity follows RCSA guidance; confirm the required renewal cycle with your employer and at booking.

Yes - by arrangement to suit clinical schedules.

We follow current hygiene protocols and provide barrier devices for practice.