CPR/First Aid

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CPR & First Aid Courses are for Lay Responders/Non-Healthcare Providers

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If you are a Healthcare Provider, enroll in BLS (Basic Life Support).

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All participants working in a non-healthcare setting are advised to take Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

 

• American Red Cross is accepted by EMSA

• Fitness Instructors/Personal Trainers

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It is best to contact your school, employer or licensing board to verify which certification is best for you.

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BLS - Do I need American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)? 

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It is best to contact your school, employer or licensing board to verify which certification is best for you.

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Below is information received from program directors and/or .gov websites:

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ARC and/or AHA accepted by:

CA Dental Board

CCSF EMT Program

Bay Area Training Academy
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Only AHA accepted by:

Healthcare Providers working in Hospitals

College of San Mateo's EMT program

UCSF Nursing Students

UCSF Pharmacists

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Are CEU's issued?

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EMTs. Yes Please click corresponding Certification Provider below.

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American Red Cross

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American Heart Association

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Nurses: No. CPR and BLS courses is listed as an unacceptable course for CEUs.

https://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/ce-renewal.shtml

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Dentists, Dental Hygenists, RDA's, etc. Yes

https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/continuing_education.shtml

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All other professions, please contact your accrediting body to see if they will accept/award CE credits for any ARC or AHA course you complete successfully. 

Please feel free to contact us by email, should you have any further questions.

Pinole:  (510)221-9331
San Bruno:  (510) 221-9317