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    CPR & First Aid Requirements

    The list of accepted CPR and first aid certifications is constantly evolving. This page serves as a reliable resource to provide the latest information on approved certifications.

    Approved CPR Courses
    American Heart Association (AHA)BLS or BLS Provider or BLS for Healthcare
    American Red CrossBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
    American Red CrossBasic Life Support
    American Red CrossCPR-AED for Healthcare Providers
    American Red Cross CPR-AED for Professional Rescuers
    American Red CrossCPR for Healthcare
    American Red CrossEmergency Medical Response
    American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)BLS Healthcare
    National Safety Council (NSC)Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Professional Rescuers
    American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR (Professional)
    EMS Safety Services, Inc.BLS for Healthcare Providers
    PRO CPR LLC (Pro Training LLC)
    		Healthcare Provider (BLS) Adult Child and Infant CPR/AED (Pro CPR)
    PRO CPR LLC (Pro Training LLC)Healthcare Provider (BLS) Adult Child and Infant CPR/AED/First Aid (Pro First Aid Advanced)
    PACIFIC Medical TrainingBasic Life Support: AED, first Aid, CPR - C Provider
    Approved First Aid Courses
    American Heart Association (AHA)Heartsaver First Aid Only
    American Red CrossEmergency Medical Response
    American Red CrossFirst Aid
    American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)Emergency Medical Response
    American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)First Aid/Adult First Aid
    National Ski PatrolOutdoor Emergency Care
    National Safety Council (NSC)First Aid Training
    National Safety Council (NSC)Advanced First Aid and Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Professional Rescuers
    National Safety Council (NSC)Emergency Medical Responder
    American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsStandard First Aid
    American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsEmergency Medical Responder
    PA Department of HealthEmergency Medical Responder
    PA Department of HealthEmergency Medical Technician
    PA Department of HealthAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician
    PA Department of HealthParamedic
    PA Department of HealthPre Hospital Registered Nurse
    PA Department of HealthPre Hospital Physician Extender
    PA Department of HealthPre Hospital Physician