Guest squishymichy Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows if Western med students are expected to have completed a registered CPR course before Septmeber. If so, is there a specific course or level I should be looking for? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blinknoodle Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Yes - you will need a recent CPR and First Aid certification.. I don't think it matters which course per se - I think they wanted Basic Rescuer level C (or equivalent). They will also ask for a recent physical exam, a two-step TB test, confirmation of normal immunizations like MMR and serum antibody levels for Hep B. If you haven't been vaccinated for Hep B (or have low antibody titres), you can start the immunization once at UWO since the vaccines will be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chushmy Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Do you need the CPR certification and physical exam before starting school? Also, how long are CPR courses in general? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blinknoodle Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Yes, they asked for the proof during the orientation week. For the physical, you just need a note saying you've had one in the previous 12 months and everything was ok (my family physician just wrote something like 'physical normal' on his prescription pad). I don't remember how long the full deal of a CPR (only) course is. I took First aid and CPR together over two evenings while in undergrad (I think it is usually a weekend course though). For my CPR recert (suggested to have annually), I did it one-on-one with an instructor in under an hour. If you think this will be a problem, I suggest emailing admissions to see whether they will be lenient wrt deadlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UWOMED2005 Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Most of the First Aid/CPR courses can be done in one weekend. They won't actually kick you out if you don't have it come Sept 1st, but Sept will be a pain trying to fit the course in. . . and eventually there are repercussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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