CPR Graduation Requirement for Missouri High Schools

Requirement Breakdown

• This law will be implemented in schools in the 2016-2017 year.
• As a graduation requirement, students will receive 30 minutes of CPR training.
• This training will be provided by schools, included in their health or physical education programs.

Excerpts from Bill

Beginning in school year 2016-17, any public school or charter school serving grades 7 nine through twelve shall provide enrolled students instruction in cardiopulmonary 8 resuscitation.

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Excerpts from State Board of Education

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Student CPR Programs that Meet This Requirement

These programs will qualify for Missouri's CPR Training Graduation Requirement:

Supplies Needed	Adult Manikin	Adult & Infant Manikin, AED Trainer
Initial Evaluator Training Time	20-30 minutes	4-5 hours
Online Course Time	1 hour training, 20 minute test	1 hour training, 20 minute test
Hands-On Time (per group)	5-10 minutes	20-25 minutes
Certification Level	No certification	2-year Community CPR Certification
Cost for Students & Evaluators	FREE	FREE