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Childcare Providers
The NH Code of Administrative Rules section He=C 4002.19 Prevention and Management of Injuries and Emergencies states:
(i) During all operating hours at least one staff person, per every 20 children, who is trained and currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Emergency Care and Safety Institute, National Safety Council or other nationally recognized organization shall be present in the program.
(j) CPR and first aid training as specified in (i) above shall not be received via correspondence or on-line.
(k) CPR training required under (i) above shall include instruction in CPR and foreign body airway obstruction management for infants and children.
Please note that He-C 4002.30 states that CPR & First Aid classes cannot be included in annual required professional development hours.
Courses recommended to meet this requirement are:
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED, AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid and AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid with CPR & AED.
ASHI Community CPR AED and ASHI Basic First Aid
You can read a full description of what is covered in an AHA Heartsaver or an ASHI course or you can view the calendar of upcoming classes.
Courses can be schedule at your location for your staff and co-workers! Just call Gail at 603-834-3177 or email her for more information.
Chiropractors
The NH Board of Chiropractic Examiners does not require CPR or First Aid certification for a NH License to Practice. However a CPR course can be used to meet continuing education requirements. I have also had a calls from a few chiropractors looking for a course on a recommendation from their insurance company.
The FAQ page on the NH Board of Chiropractic Examiners website states:
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal?
Documentation of biannually completing 20 clock hours of continuing education in subjects related to Chiropractic or Red Cross, American Heart Association.
Education Requirements: 5 hours online only, 4 hours of American Red Cross or the Heart Associations.
The NH Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires a CEU form. I have a letter that I can provide that includes the course outline, hours, and my credentials that should meet their requirements.
Courses recommended to meet this requirement are The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED. Some chiropractors have taken the American Heart Association’s BLS for Healthcare Providers Course. The BLS course contains an additional written exam and the score will be recorded on the CEU form. A full BLS for Healthcare Providers course is 4 1/2 hours long, however only 4 hours of CEU credit can be issued.
You can read a full description of what is covered in an American Heart Association Heartsaver course or find out the different options for BLS for Healthcare Providers courses. You can also view the calendar of upcoming classes.
Courses can be schedule at your location for your staff and co-workers! Just call Gail at 603-834-3177 or email her for more information.
Licensed Nursing Assistants
I found the New Hampshire Board of Nursing website a little confusing. I could not find a list of initial licensing requirements. However under continuing competence BLS can be used for continuing education credits where 1 hour of class equals 1 credit.
LNA’s must hold CPR certification to receive a license from the State of New Hampshire. However it is not required to hold BLS certification. The level of CPR certification seems to be dependent upon where the LNA works. The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course or ASHI Community CPR AED course would meet this criteria. LNA’s working in a hospital or more clinical environment may wish to take the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers course.
Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists must hold valid Adult CPR and First Aid certification for initial licensing according to the New Hampshire Department
of Health and Human Services.
Courses recommended to meet this requirement are:
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED, AHA Heartsaver First Aid and AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED.
ASHI Community CPR AED and ASHI Basic First Aid
You can read a full description of what is covered in an AHA Heartsaver or an ASHI course or you can view the calendar of upcoming classes.
Personal or Athletic Trainer
According to the Aerobic and Fitness Association of American (AFAA) website, Certified Personal Trainers must have:
Proof of current adult-level CPR and AED certification* is required to recertify. Upon providing proof, you will be awarded 2 CEUs.
* Effectve January 2011, AFAA requires all new certification participants, as well as re-certifiers within the United States and Canada, to show proof of both a CPR and AED certification. CPR and AED certifications from online or home-study courses will not be accepted.
A recertification application will be mailed to you three months before your expiration date and must be submitted with your CEU validation forms, fee and proof of current CPR certification.
I couldn’t find any direct reference in the initial certification pages other than a valid CPR AED card was required to be sent in with the certification application.
AFAA is not the only certifying organization for personal or athletic trainers. Your certification may require a specific organizations card (like AHA or ASHI or ARC). Please check what your certification requires before signing up for a class so that I can make sure you are in the correct class for what you need. Some trainers have mentioned a requirement for First Aid certification.
Courses recommended to meet this requirement are:
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED and ASHI Community CPR AED
You can read a full description of what is covered in an AHA Heartsaver or an ASHI course or you can view the calendar of upcoming classes.
Teachers and School Staff
The New Hampshire Department of Education’s School Approval Standard 306.12 on School Health Services states:
When an RN or LPN is not available to a school, at least one other person who has a current first aid and CPR certification shall be available. In order to ensure that one trained person is indeed available to students during school hours and during scheduled school activities, it may necessitate training a variety of personnel. Being available means they must be on school grounds during school hours or present at scheduled school activities so that they can provide emergency care immediately.
An RN or LPN will have their own BLS CPR requirements to meet for their individual licensing. School staff, including LNA staff, should be certified in CPR AED and First Aid to cover when nursing staff is absent and cover for school trips and activities.
Courses recommended to meet this requirement are:
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED, AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, AHA Heartsaver First Aid, AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid with CPR & AED or AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED.
ASHI Community CPR AED and ASHI Basic First Aid
You can read a full description of what is covered in an AHA Heartsaver or an ASHI course or you can view the calendar of upcoming classes.
Courses can be schedule at your location for your staff and co-workers! Just call Gail at 603-834-3177 or email her for more information.