Section 17-6811. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

 

6811.1 For each licensure period beginning on or after April 1, 2012, an applicant   for initial licensure or for renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a    license shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by    successfully completing an authorized course.

 

6811.2  An approved CPR certification or recertification course shall be eligible for a maximum of three (3) continuing education credit hours.    

6811.3  Board-approved sponsors for CPR training include, but are not limited     to:

 

(a) The American Red Cross;

 

(b) The American Heart Association;

 

(c) The American Safety and Health Institute; and

 

(d) Ursus Lifesavers and Aquatics.

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth in § 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8578, 8580 (October 7, 2011).