Who Uses ILCOR & AHA Guidelines to Teach CPR?

Using ILCOR guidelines, communicated by the AHA, training companies are able to form their own systems and curricula for teaching. Among these training companies are the two largest – The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross – as well as several private companies including ProTrainings.  

All these organizations develop their programs using the same ILCOR CPR guidelines as the framework of their own training process; however, they may teach them in different ways, at different price points, and using different modalities that students can choose from to find the best match that suits their schedules and needs.  

CPR training companies create curriculum based on the recommendations published by the AHA per ILCOR’s deliberations on CPR research. The AHA is not involved in the curriculum-building process outside of their organization and therefore cannot approve other CPR training companies’ programs.  

Choosing American Red Cross CPR Training, Health & Safety Institute CPR Training, or ProTrainings CPR courses means that you have a training program that follows the guidelines that ILCOR creates and AHA publishes.

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CPR Certification Age Requirements:

When it comes to learning CPR, there are two ages you need to consider – that of the person learning or performing CPR and that of the victim in need of CPR.

There are no set CPR certification age requirements on who can learn CPR or get CPR certified. Rather, this is determined based on one’s mental ability to learn CPR concepts and one’s physical skills and strength to perform the necessary steps.

The other person involved in the equation is the victim who is in need of CPR. There are three categories of CPR victims: infants, children, and adults. Infants are considered age 2 and under. Children are typically considered to fall between 1 year old and puberty age (which varies from person to person). Someone is considered an adult once he or she reaches puberty.

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Requirements for CPR Certifications:

CPR certification requirements vary greatly. Because there is no one national or global entity responsible for determining CPR requirements, you will need to check with the organizations that directly impact you.

For most individuals, these organizations include:

• A state or licensing board, such as for nurses, dental professionals, personal trainers, teachers, and more.
• Your employer, which will determine your CPR requirements based on liability and risk reduction.
• National entities that oversee safety standards for specific industries, such as OSHA, CARF, or the Joint Commission.

In order to select the best CPR certification program for you, check the requirements that affect you, your professional role, and your industry.