RECOVER Rescuer Certification Workshop in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Upstate Veterinary Specialties is a RECOVER Rescuer Certification Workshop provider. The workshops will be run by two to three of UVS’s RECOVER Certified Instructors.
Upcoming Workshops:
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 (hosted in conjunction with Upstate Veterinary Specialties 2026 Continuing Education Lecture Series at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY)
Workshop Details:
The UVS RECOVER Rescuer Certification Workshop is open to Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. The workshops are held at Upstate Veterinary Specialties, 152 Sparrowbush Road, Latham, NY 12110. The workshop is typically held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a break for lunch.
About RECOVER Certified Rescuer Workshops:
The process of CPR certification takes place in two parts:
- Part One: Online pre-course in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). This online course is required before attending UVS’s RECOVER Certified Rescuer Workshop. To participate in UVS’s workshop, you must submit proof of completing the online course 3 weeks before your scheduled workshop date.
- Part Two: UVS’s in-person RECOVER Certified Rescuer Workshop. An in-person event with both BLS and ALS labs and simulations.
UVS’s RECOVER Certified Rescuer Workshop is an interactive session led by our RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Instructors. The course covers key concepts and features hands-on training with simulated scenarios for both BLS and ALS.
The workshop starts with Basic Life Support (BLS) and focuses on teaching the fundamentals of CPR using models, ABC assessment, compressions, and ventilation. BLS training usually lasts 2 hours. Afterward, participants receive RECOVER BLS Rescuer Certification.
The second part of the workshop focuses on Advanced Life Support (ALS) and utilizes a high-fidelity simulator to run teams through scenarios and provide real-time feedback. As the course progresses, each scenario builds on the previous, focusing on equipment utilization, drug administration, defibrillation, and effective communication during and after arrests. Afterwards, groups are certified through specifically developed “mega-code” scenarios. The ALS training and certification include four 45-minute scenarios, followed by debriefs, and last approximately four and a half hours.
The program concludes with a practical assessment that participants must pass to earn certification as a RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Rescuer.
Registration Information
RECOVER’s online pre-course in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) is a prerequisite for participating in UVS’s RECOVER Certified Rescuer Workshop. Participants can register for UVS’s workshop before completing the online course; however, proof of the completed course must be submitted to Heather Flynn at hflynn@uvsonline.com 3 weeks before your scheduled workshop date.
The registration fee for UVS’s RECOVER certified Rescuer Work is $200.00. Interested participants can complete the registration link below to receive additional information about our workshop.
For questions or for help in accessing RECOVER’s online certification courses, please contact Heather Flynn, LVT, FFCP, Medical Training Manager at hflynn@uvsonline.com.
