La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXI-1723 - CPR and First Aid Certifications

A. Infant and Child CPR All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department.

B. Adult CPR. All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in adult CPR through training approved by the department.

C. Pediatric First Aid. All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department.

D. Certification. A copy of the certification for each such staff member shall be on-site at all times and available for inspection by the department.

E. First Responder. Staff members who maintain current certification as a first responder are considered to have current certification in CPR and pediatric first aid.

F. Within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR. During this period, caregivers and teachers who provide direct care for children must be supervised until training is completed.

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La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXI-1723

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41636 (April 2015). effective 7/1/2015, Amended LR 44251 (2/1/2018), effective 3/1/2018, Amended LR 441866 (10/1/2018), Amended LR 471278 (9/1/2021), Amended LR 4830 (1/1/2022), Amended LR 4932 (1/1/2023), Amended LR 491713 (10/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 and 17:407.40(A)(1).