Cardiac arrest is not rare in Barbados and the ambulance is not always fast. Bystander CPR — done early, done well — is the single biggest factor in whether someone survives. Every 3-hour course we run in Bridgetown, Warrens or on your worksite is built around that one goal: making sure that when it happens in front of you, you know exactly what to do.
What you'll learn
- Recognising cardiac arrest in adults, children and infants.
- Chest compressions — rate, depth, hand position, and how long you can actually keep going.
- Rescue breathing technique, and when to skip it (hands-only CPR).
- Using an AED safely, including on wet, hairy, or pacemaker-fitted chests.
- The recovery position and post-resuscitation care.
- Team CPR — swapping in without breaking the compression rhythm.
- Choking response for adults, children and infants.
Course agenda
- 0:00 – 0:30 — Cardiac arrest, the chain of survival, why bystanders matter more than paramedics.
- 0:30 – 1:15 — Adult CPR on the manikin. Compressions, breaths, cycles. Every student gets full hands-on time.
- 1:15 – 1:45 — Child and infant CPR — what changes, what doesn't.
- 1:45 – 2:15 — AED walkthrough on trainer units. Pad placement, safety, integrating with CPR.
- 2:15 – 2:45 — Choking, recovery position, full-scenario runs.
- 2:45 – 3:00 — Skills sign-off and certificate issue.
Who this is for
Parents. Grandparents. Coaches. Lifeguards. Teachers. Nurses and clinical support staff needing a current CPR cert. Anyone who works with the public. Anyone who lives with a family member at cardiac risk. Anyone who has been meaning to do this for years and hasn't yet.
Certification
Issued through HSI and/or PADI EFR — both are internationally-recognised bodies. Certificates are valid for 2 years and are accepted by employers, cruise lines, dive operators and licensing authorities worldwide. Verifiable directly with the accrediting body.
Price
BBD $250 per person for individuals on public courses — this is the all-in rate, no add-ons. A $50 deposit secures your seat and the balance is due on the day. For private or corporate group training, we charge a flat BBD $1,950 for the whole group, delivered at your site with all equipment included. See our Business page for group bookings.
Next dates
Public course dates run several times a month. See the live schedule and book online via our Book a course page.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does CPR training cost in Barbados?
- Individual public courses start at BBD $250 per person, which includes your manikin time, AED trainer time, all consumables, and your internationally-recognised certificate. Private or corporate group sessions are a flat BBD $1,950 for the whole group, delivered at your site.
- How long is a CPR course?
- About 3 hours from arrival to certificate for a standalone CPR & AED course. Longer if bundled with a full first-aid syllabus. We keep the group small so you spend most of that time actually on a manikin, not watching slides.
- What certification do I get?
- An HSI and/or PADI EFR CPR & AED certificate, valid for 2 years and recognised worldwide by employers, cruise lines, and dive operators.
- Do I need prior experience?
- No. Every course starts from the fundamentals. Whether you've never touched a manikin or you're renewing a lapsed cert, we run the full syllabus so nothing is assumed.
- How often should I re-certify?
- Every 2 years. We run the whole course again rather than a short refresher — students consistently retain more when they cover the full syllabus from the start.
- Can you train my whole team on-site?
- Yes. Private and corporate group sessions run at your office, hotel, dive shop, clinic or school anywhere on the island. Flat BBD $1,950 for the group, all equipment included.
Ready to train?
Book online, WhatsApp us, or call +1 246 848 3374. We usually reply within the hour.