RECOVER CPR Wetlab
with Julie Menard, DVM, DACVECC
Kate Simon, RVT, VTS (ECC)
RECOVER Certified BLS & ALS (CPR) Rescuers & Instructors

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 9 am - 4 pm; Registrations & Breakfast at 8:30 am
Location: WDDC: 17611-109A Avenue, NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2W4

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please email info@easav.ca with any dietary restrictions.

Lab Fees
Member DVM $650
Non-Member DVM $750
Member RVT $630
Non-Member RVT $700

Prerequisite: RECOVER CPR: BLS & ALS Certifications
You must register, pay for & complete the following two online courses on your own, prior to attending the lab. 
You MUST e-mail your completion certificates to info@easav.ca before the event.
The BLS and ALS courses are RACE approved for 3 hours of CPD credit each.
The lab portion is RACE approved for 6 hours of CPD credit.

https://academy.recoverinitiative.org/learn/courses/48/recover-cpr-bls-and-als-bundle-vet-technurse-vet-staff-student

Individuals that have completed the online Basic and/or Advanced Life Support RECOVER courses have the option of obtaining certification as RECOVER Certified Rescuers in Basic and Advanced Life Support.

Rescuer Certification Workshops are conducted by Certified Instructors at conferences and regional events. Basic (BLS) and Advanced (ALS) workshops will be held on the same day to allow individuals to become BLS & ALS certified.

Rescuer Certification Workshop in Basic Life Support (BLS)
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in BLS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified BLS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing BLS. The training is approximately 1.5-2 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS Rescuer®.

Learning Objectives

1.      Rapidly recognize patients with cardiopulmonary arrest

2.      Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats

3.      Provide mouth-to-snout or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines

4.      Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients

Rescuer Certification Workshop in Advanced Life Support (ALS)
The in-person RECOVER Certification workshop in ALS is a hands-on workshop held by a RECOVER Certified ALS Instructor® composed of a review of key concepts and practical training using simulated scenarios of performing ALS. The simulation is conducted with veterinary specific simulation software coupled with a high fidelity simulator or static mannequin. The training is approximately 4-5 hours long with a practical assessment the participants must pass in order to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer®.

Learning Objectives

1.      Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients

2.      Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them

3.      Rapidly diagnose the arrest ECG rhythm to determine the best ALS therapies for the patient

4.      Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest

Testimonial
“An Awesome, Hands-on, High Calibre learning experience and valuable team building. I can’t recommend this enough to clinics! If you haven't taken it yet, get your team signed up—it is worth every penny.” 
- Dr. Lisa Collis