CPR Training Requirements for Vermont Teachers

For teachers in Vermont, CPR and First Aid training required for health and physical education teachers. Also applies to school nurses and associate school nurses.

Health Teachers

Additional Requirements: Current certificates in full or compression only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in health education at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in health education at both the PK-6 and 7-12 instructional levels is required. REQUIRED TESTING: Praxis II Subject Assessment: Health – Test Code 5551.

Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators Licensing Rules
Revised 4/12/17
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Physical Education Teachers

Additional Requirements: A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in physical education at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in physical education at both the PK-6 and 7-12 instructional levels is required. Current certificates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and first aid. REQUIRED TESTING: Praxis II Subject Assessment Physical Education – Test Code 5095.

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