Our CPR/AED and First Aid combo course includes Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid training. The combo certification is valid for 2 years and includes a free mailed in wallet card.
When two trained rescuers are available, CPR should be performed as a coordinated team. One rescuer should take a leadership role to coordinate tasks, monitor quality, and direct compressor switches. Team-based CPR improves compression quality, reduces fatigue, and supports effective ventilation.
Adult 2-Rescuer CPR
Rescuer 1 – Compressions
Begin chest compressions immediately.
Compress at least 2 inches (5 cm), but no more than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
Maintain a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.
Allow full chest recoil after each compression.
Minimize interruptions (no more than 10 seconds).
Switch compressors about every 2 minutes (or sooner if fatigued).
Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio (Adults)
30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2)
Rescuer 2 – Airway and Ventilation
Open the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift (unless spinal injury suspected).
Deliver breaths using a bag-mask device.
Provide 2 breaths after each compression cycle.
Each breath should last about 1 second and produce visible chest rise.
Avoid excessive ventilation.
Monitor compression quality and prepare the AED.
Coordinate compressor switches efficiently to limit pauses.
Using a Bag-Mask Device (BVM)
A bag-mask device is commonly used in healthcare settings to deliver assisted ventilation.
Select the correct mask size to create a proper seal over the nose and mouth.
Use the E-C clamp technique to hold the mask:
“C” forms a seal with a thumb and index finger.
“E” lifts the jaw to maintain airway position.
Attach the bag to oxygen when available (up to 15 L/min).
Squeeze the bag just enough to produce visible chest rise.
Deliver each breath over 1 second.
Provide only enough volume to produce visible chest rise.
If the chest does not rise:
Reposition the head.
Re-establish the mask seal.
Check for visible airway obstruction.
High-quality CPR in a team setting works best when everyone communicates clearly, keeps interruptions short, uses proper ventilation technique, switches roles often to prevent fatigue, and encourages one another to stay strong and focused.
