Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license shall provide evidence of completion of certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators. The certification or training program shall be based on the current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. Effective September 1, 2017, the training shall include hands on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation for an initial license and for each license renewal period. The training is no longer a one time only training requirement. National evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines are normally updated every five years. Training completed since 2015 that included hands-on-practice for CPR will be accepted for initial or renewal of a license until the release of updated guidelines in 2020. 

License holders will need to complete training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators with an agency that also offers the hands on practice skills assessment in order to meet the new licensure requirements. 

You may meet the required training  for initial licensure and license renewal guidelines by completing one of the following training opportunities:

1. The Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) cost of $10.35 (after promo code). Takes approximately 3.5 - 5 hours to complete. 
- Go to  http://www.jblearning.com/catalog/9781284133837/
- Enter the promotional code of  " VASC6 "  and click the tab marked "Apply to Order." You will see the price drop from   $17.25 to $10.35.  Click “Checkout”
- Create your Account to continue checkout process.  If prompted, select the “non-instructor led” option. 
- Note: A hands-on skills assessment will be required effective September 1, 2017.  Upon completing the online ECSI training you will need to go to eSchool Solutions at ero4.eschoolsolutions.com and enroll in course # CPR 703. You will need to take the ECSI online training certificate of completion with you to your hands-on skills assessment course.

Currently space and course offerings for the ECSI skills assessment are limited! 

Note: Completing the skills assessment within 30 days is highly recommended however a skills assessment beyond 30 days will be acceptable to meet the hands on practice for licensure requirements. Other options for meeting the "hands on practice" requirement may include:

• Contact your school to see if there is a certified ECSI instructor - this will most likely be a certified nurse or Health and PE teacher.

• Contact a PWCS high school near you to see if you can locate a Health and PE teacher, Certified Nurse or other staff member who is an ECSI certified instructor who is willing to provide you the hands on practice opportunity.
  
  
• Continue to check the Professional Development Catalog for new  training opportunities beginning in September  2017 - new offerings forthcoming!

- Note: the "Check Your Understanding" page will not be accepted as verification of completion. Select the gray button on the right-hand side that reads "Course Certificate" to view and print your certificate. If you have forgotten your login or need any further assistance, please call Technical Support at 1-800-832-0034 or email customerservice@ECSInstitute.org

2. Medical Training Solutions provided by Connie Fluet-
Medical Training Solutions uses American Safety & Health Institute curriculum. Available to come to a school location after school or teacher workdays for groups of 10 or more. Individuals may choose to participate in any scheduled training session offered within the PWCS area by pre-registering. Training may be offered at new employee orientations for new hires to PWCS if there is interest. Contact Connie Fluet for more information. All training done in one sitting (approx.2-3 hrs) includes video, hands-on practice with manikins, AED simulator,Epi—pens and more. Only $15 for each participant for groups of 30 or less; $18 each participant for groups of more than 30 to cover additional instructor and materials. Payment is made directly to Medical Training Solutions at the training session. Cash, credit, debit & personal check is accepted. Contact MEDICAL TRAINING SOLUTIONS for more information on available training dates and times to meet your licensure needs and/or opportunities to obtain full card issued Certification in FirstAid/CPR/AED.
703-731- 9944
Email: cbfluet@medtrainingnow.com
Website: www.medtrainingnow.com