Requirement Breakdown
- Requirement goes into effect for first-time ninth grade students in the 2016-2017 school year and be included in the Standards of Learning for health instruction.
- The course must include emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- CPR and AED training must be based on the current, national, evidence-based guidelines and supported with hands-on manikin practice.
Excerpts from Bill
The Board of Education shall include in the Standards of Learning for health instruction in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Such instruction shall 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. No teacher who is in compliance with subdivision D 4 of § 22.1-298.1 shall be required to be certified as a trainer of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to provide instruction for non-certification.
Beginning with first-time ninth grade students in the 2016-2017 school year, requirements for the standard and advanced diplomas shall include a requirement to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Excerpts from State Board of Education
Training in Emergency First Aid, CPR, and Use of an AED – Beginning with first-time ninth grade students in the 2016-2017 school year, requirements for the standard and advanced diplomas shall include a requirement to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Student CPR Programs that Meet This Requirement
School districts are able to meet the state CPR education requirement with either of the two programs below. Student CPR can be used to provide either an awareness level course or a certification level course to students. |
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| Supplies Needed | Adult Manikin | Adult & Infant Manikin, AED Trainer |
| Initial Evaluator Training Time | 20-30 minutes | 4-5 hours |
| Online Course Time | 3.5 hour training, 30 minute test | 3.5 hour training, 30 minute test |
| Hands-On Time (per group) | 5-10 minutes | 30-35 minutes |
| Certification Level | No certification | ProFirstAid Certification (2yr) |
| Cost for Students & Evaluators | FREE | Contact Us! |