Title: Maintain American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/basic life support (BLS).
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Exploring the World of Pharmacy

Maintaining certification should be accomplished by attending an approved American Heart Association CPR/BLS (to include Automated External Defibrillator [AED]) course, including recertification after the initial certification.

See ASHP 4.3 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- When would it be appropriate to perform CPR?
- What is the difference among adults, children, and infants regarding the delivery of chest compressions?
- What is the purpose of performing CPR?