CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a course and its certifying exam for healthcare providers, developed and administered by the American Heart Association. The CPR program provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to recognize some life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking and more - basically saving human lives. Consequently, the CPR exam tests these skills and validates the expertise required to provide basic life support in life-threatening emergencies.
ISQI CPR Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | iSQI (International Software Quality Institute) |
| Exam Name: | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CPR |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years (standard for CPR/BLS certifications) |
| Passing Score: | Typically 80% (standard for CPR certification) |
| Available Languages: | Not officially listed |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, True/False, Practical skill assessment |
| Exam Duration: | Not officially specified |
| Exam Price: | Not published on official iSQI site; unofficial estimates vary |
| Real Exam Qty: | Not officially confirmed; third-party sources list ~215 |
| Recommended Training: | American Heart Association (AHA) Training European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines |
| Exam Registration: | iSQI Official Website Pearson VUE Testing Center |
| Sample Questions: | ISQI CPR Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at authorized test centers; includes written and practical parts |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended completion of accredited CPR training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://isqi.org |
Taking the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course and passing the relevant exam is usually required for medical staff working in ER and similar roles. This skill set is also useful for a variety of professions and roles which may be faced with the need to provide CPR or other life support assistance to save lives, from fitness trainers to lifeguards to police officers and so on. CPR course and exam are a great way to enhance your profile and well as practical skill set.
ISQI CPR Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Basic Life Support Concepts | 25% | - Recognizing cardiac arrest and life-threatening emergencies - Scene safety and infection control - Chain of survival |
| Topic 2: CPR Techniques | 35% | - Rescue breathing and ventilation - CPR for adults, children, and infants - High-quality chest compressions - Compression-to-ventilation ratios |
| Topic 3: Special Situations & Post-Resuscitation Care | 5% | - CPR in special environments - When to stop resuscitation - Post-arrest support and handover |
| Topic 4: AED Usage | 20% | - Safety precautions during defibrillation - Rhythm analysis and shock delivery - Automated External Defibrillator operation |
| Topic 5: Airway Obstruction & Choking Response | 15% | - Mild vs severe airway obstruction - Management of choking in different age groups - Abdominal thrusts and back blows |

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