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.
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. Space and course offerings are limited!
- 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. 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
3. The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online Part I (90-1401): Course offered by the American Heart Association can be completed along with a hands on practice option through AHA approved agencies. Cost for online training is approximately $40 and takes approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete. The additional hands on practice sessions range in cost from $40 to $59 depending on agency selected. This will be a total cost range of $80 - $100 to complete all required components for licensure.
To register go to http://www.onlineAHA.org. There is an authorized AHA, hands on practice location offered in Ashburn, Va: "Safety Education Specialists", website www.ses911.com , name: Allison Kellner and phone 571-422-2989 and email AKellner@ses911.com. Please contact the authorized AHA agency of your choice to complete the hands on practice skills assessment. Note: You will need to take the AHA online training certificate of completion with you to your hands-on skills assessment training course.
4. American Red Cross offers training options ranging from $85 to $110 . For more information please go to http://www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class
Make sure that you enroll in a course that contains all three components, first aid, CPR, AED and hands on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Print a certificate of completion and include with your licensure packet to be sent to the PWCS, Office of Certification for processing. 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 every license renewal period. The hands on training must be clearly reflected on the Certificate of Completion.
Completion of the online training with a hands on skills assessment earns (7) points for license renewal (or the point value reflected on the certificate of completion if greater).