CPR and First Aid

CPR and First Aid can save a life. Each set of Child Care Licensing Requirements addresses this important training. Please refer to licensing requirements for more details. Below are the approved CPR and First Aid courses for child care facilities.

All CPR and First Aid training must be successfully completed. CPR and First Aid training may be taken online; however, CPR must include an on-site, hands-on component per Child Care Licensing.**

**Per DHS : Due to the current health concerns with COVID-19, the hands on component will temporarily be on hold. 

Please verify that your Instructor has a current certification with the organization you choose.

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CPR

• American Heart Association Courses 

• All information on the back of the card MUST be stamped, typed, or computer printed. 

• ****Please make sure you are taking this course from the American Heart Association.  The American Health Association is not an approved CPR course.  The cards look similiar, but will not be accepted. 

Front of the Card

• The issue date is listed as a 2-digit month and day, and 4-digit year. 
• Indicate the recommended renewal/expiration date, 2 years from the issue date (2-digit month and 4-digit year)

Back of Card

All of the following items are required unless otherwise noted:

1. Training Center Name
2. Training Center AHA  identification number.
3. Training Center address and contact information.
4. Course Location
5. Instructor Name
6. Instructor ID # 

Click here for full details from the American Heart Association.

• American Red Cross

American Red Cross issues both Digital certificates and cards. Each certificate and card includes a unique ID and a QR code which can be confirmed to verify your certificate is valid. 

• CPR & First Aid Training Institute

Register for CPR & First Aid Training @ cprandfirstaidtraininginstitute.com 

Phone: 888-261-8813

Email: iv@cprandfirstaidtraininginstitute.com

• American Trauma Event Management (ATEM)
• Emergency Care and Safety Institute

​As of 1/1/17, digital cards are being issued that can be validated with Emergency Care and Safety Institute.  The front of the card has the Course completed, student's name, course completion date, and recommended renewal date.  

The back of the card includes the Student authorization number, the education center, the education center email, the phone number, the instructor name and instructor ID #.     

• HSI: Health and Safety Institute - Note: American Safety and Health Institute, EMS Safety Service and Medic First Aid are now all part of HSI: Health and Safety Institute
• National Safety Council
• Pacific Medical Training: Note: Only CPR courses with an on-site, hands-on component are approved. Be sure you send your CPR card and a copy of your in person Skills Test. 
• ProTrainings - Note: Only CPR courses with an on-site, hands-on component are approved. Be sure you have selected an approved course before enrolling. The hands-on component trainer will be a local ProTraining trainer.

First Aid

Revised 9.30.2022 CT