Cat ECare Training is hands-on training which covers CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed, and Naloxone (Narcan®) administration for bystanders.  We are currently teaching to the American Heart Association Basic Life Support standard.

Cat ECare Training is offered during the academic year on Monday evening from 6:30 – 10:00 pm and Friday afternoon from 1:00 – 4:30 pm in Rowell 111,  Each session is a standalone class, you need only attend once.  Registration links will be available prior to the start of each semester.

Cat ECare classes are taught primarily by undergraduate UVM students.  The student instructors and student interns helping to administer the program are the backbone of this student-focused program, where they learn valuable work and life skills.

Yes.  The class costs $55.  This covers American Heart Association certification fees, student instructor time, and instructional materials and supplies used during the classes.  We follow the guidelines of a 1:6 instructor to student ratio.  In-person CPR/AED classes, when available, are typically more expensive. You can pay with a UVM chartstring or a credit card through the registration site.

We would be happy to reserve a night for your department, club or team to attend together. Contact us at CatECare@uvm.edu and we can reserve one of our classes for your group.

AEDs may be used without training by following the instructions and voice prompts, but research has shown that AED use by trained bystanders in combination with CPR increases cardiac arrest survival rate significantly.  Bleeding control techniques are best practiced in a hands-on environment.  Naloxone use is not difficult, and information and a demonstration are included in the class.

After completion of the 3.5-hour Cat ECare class you will have an American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, a Stop The Bleed certification, and general education on when, why, and how to use Naloxone (Narcan®). AHA BLS certifications are valid for two years.