CPR/AED/First Aid Training
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 (i) be based on the current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator, such as a program developed by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, and (ii) include hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Board shall provide a waiver for this requirement for any person with a disability whose disability prohibits such person from completing the certification or training.
There are many options available to acquire this training – including the classes below. If you have had this training recently, send a legible copy of your documentation to Michael Thomas. If you are unable meet this requirement for medical reasons, please send a doctor’s note for your medical file.
ACPS offers CPR/First Aid/AED courses that fulfill the VDOE requirements. You can sign up for these courses in the PLMS. Click View All Sections to see all dates currently available.