Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out about presentations or trainings in eCPR?

Check our schedule of trainings: www.emotional-cpr.org/training.htm. Many (but not all) of these are free to individuals interested in participating. Certifications typically have a cost. Please contact us if you would like more information on presentations and trainings listed.

How do I schedule an eCPR training in my state or community?

Please contact us via our contact form or call 877-246-9058 with your query, and we will respond promptly.

If there is no eCPR training scheduled in my area, what can I do to move forward?

We encourage you to think about organizing a training or certification in your community. We are happy to talk with you to explore options for bringing eCPR to your area. What resources may be available? What other groups, constituencies or organizations might partner with you? What level of training or certification makes sense at this time? We have flexible options to meet your needs, including one or two-day trainings as an introduction to eCPR. See the question below on options for more information.

What are the options for training?

Training in eCPR comes in a variety of formats to best fit the needs of an organization or community.

• Introductory talk (approximately 2 hours): Gives an orientation to eCPR and allows time to dialogue and to respond to questions as well as to discuss next steps if an organization would like further training. Many of these are free to individuals interested in participating since an organization has already contracted with us to present.
• eCPR workshop (half day to full day): Gives an in-depth overview of eCPR with ample time for audience participation, questions and/ or role plays. Workshops are typically presented at local, state or national conferences or meetings, and therefore are free to those attending the conference.
• eCPR certification: A three-day training designed to teach people how to be proficient in practicing eCPR.

Does eCPR have different target audiences or it is the same curriculum for all participants?

The eCPR Participant Workbook was developed to be as inclusive as possible of diverse populations. Our advisory group has been key in assisting us with the multicultural applicability of eCPR. The training itself can be easily adapted to fit specific populations. Our trainers are highly skilled and experienced in working with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

eCPR Law Enforcement (LE) is a workbook currently under development. eCPR LE utilizes language, examples and role play exercises designed specifically for the law enforcement community.

How do I become a certified trainer?

We offer a facilitators' training for those who have been certified as proficient to practice eCPR. Graduates of the facilitators' training may then co-facilitate eCPR certification trainings until the facilitator graduates to trainer status. Certification trainings should be conducted by at least two (2) people:

• Two trainers; or
  
• One trainer and one or more facilitators.
  

It is recommended that a facilitator co-facilitate at least one (1) eCPR certification class before becoming a trainer. Achievement of trainer status is based on individual skill and experience in facilitating and knowledge of eCPR. Most facilitators need to co-facilitate several certification trainings before becoming trainers.