| (a) Definitions.
(1) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency
lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. A certification
in CPR includes training and successful course completion in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, AED and obstructed airway procedures for all age groups
according to recognized national standards.
(2) Basic Life Support (BLS) is a basic level of pre-hospital
and inter-hospital emergency care and non-emergency medical services
care. A certification in BLS includes training and successful course
completion in airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
control of shock and bleeding and splinting of fractures, according
to recognized national standards.
(b) Requirement for Initial License. Commencing effective
January 1, 2023, all applicants for initial licensure shall provide
proof of successful completion of a CPR or BLS certification prior
to receiving a license.
(c) Requirement for Renewal of License. Effective January
1, 2023, all active licensees shall provide proof of successful completion
of a CPR or BLS certification for renewal of a license each renewal
cycle. Licensees may be credited two general hours of continuing education
for CPR certification and four general hours of continuing education
for BLS certification.
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