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CPR Certification Requirements for Daycare & Childcare in Tennessee


Tennessee is a unique and special state, and itā€™s one of the states that has recently seen a surge of support for online-based CPR certification in recent years. 

Just like any state, itā€™s important to know what the acceptance is for online CPR certifications. Below weā€™ve prepared a list of the specific approvals of ProTrainings courses for Daycare & Childcare in the state of Tennessee.
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Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Tennessee



  • Child Care Providers in Tennessee are required to have an Adult, Child, and Infant Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
  • The Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services requires a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and First Aid for licensing. Required training should include; Adult, Child, Infant (Pediatric) CPR, AED, and First Aid.
  • A practical (hands-on) skills component is required by the state or by your Child Care facility to maintain employment.
  • Most employers will require a Lay Rescuer CPR, AED, and First Aid certification for all ages.
 

Course Content


Child Care Providers in Tennessee usually need a Lay Rescuer CPR, AED certification. Required training should include; Adult, Child, Infant (Pediatric) CPR, AED and First Aid with a practical (hands-on) skills component.



Delivery Method

Child Care Providers in Tennessee are required to maintain Adult, Child, Infant (Pediatric) CPR, AED and First Aid that includes a practical skills evaluation through in person or blended training process. A 100% online CPR will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer. If you are not certain of your employer's requirement, make sure to check with them about both the training type and the required course content.

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Department of Human Services, Child and Adult Care Licensing

Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Tennessee:

The Department of Human Services, Child Care Services requires Child Care Providers to maintain a certification in Adult, Child, and Infant (Pediatric) CPR, AED and First Aid with a practical (hands-on) skills component.

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Board Statement:

1240-04-01-.12 HEALTH AND SAFETY.
(9) First Aid
(b) All staff shall obtain first aid training within ninety (90) days of employment. At least one staff member who has current certification in first aid from a certifying organization recognized by the Department shall be on-site at all times.
1. The certification shall be applicable to the ages present in the classroom:
(i) Infant/Child first aid; and/or
(ii) Adult first aid if children over age twelve (12) are present.

(10) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Requirements.
(a) All staff on duty shall receive training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as recognized by the Department within ninety (90) days of employment. At least one staff member who has certification in CPR from a certifying organization recognized by the Department shall be present on-site at all times.
1. The certification shall be applicable to the ages present in the classroom:
(i) Infant/Child CPR; and/or
(ii) Adult CPR if children over age twelve (12) are present.

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