NYS Bathing Facilities Level III and IV Aquatic Supervsion Staff Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation* (CPR) Certification
Fact Sheet – January 2008
All level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory Staff are required to possess American Red Cross Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certifications.
| Provider | Certification Title |
|---|---|
| CODE STANDARD | |
| American Red Cross | Community CPR (certification may state "Adult, Infant and Child") |
| ACCEPTED COURSES | |
| EMS Safety Services, Inc. | CPR |
| Medic First Aid3 | "Medic First Aid Basic" and "Medic First Aid Infant and Child Supplement"1,3 |
| Medic First Aid3 | Medic First Aid Care Plus CPR2,3 |
*ANNUAL CPR recertification is required, regardless of the expiration date shown on the card.
ARC Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer and its equivalents exceed the requirements for ARC Community CPR and are also acceptable for level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory staff. A complete list of these courses can be found on the Fact Sheet entitled "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children's Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities."
- Individuals must possess certification in both courses to qualify.
- The card must indicate that Adult, Infant, and Child Skills were taught.
- Medic First Aid cards must be accompanied by a "Successful Evaluation Certificate" which indicates that the individual has passed written and performance evaluations.