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The CPR Training Guidelines have recently been revised and approved by the Patient Care Committee. You can find these requirements by reviewing the 0265 policy on emergency training
As of 1/01/2009
New Hires
- New Hires are required to provide a copy of their AHA BLS certification or equivalent to Human Resources when hired
- If unable to provide a copy of their AHA BLS Health Care Provider CPR card or it has been determined not to meet the AHA BLS Health Care Provider card requirements then the new employee will have 60 days from hire to complete their BLS training through the Life Support Learning Center
- For questions or to register for a class/skills test click here
Existing Employees
- Existing Non-Physician direct patient care providers of the UVA Medical Center must be compliant with the new 0265 policy BLS requirements by 12/31/09
- To obtain certification either new or renewal please contact the Life Support Learning Center by clicking here for access to the online AHA BLS course part 1
- To complete the skills session, (part 2) you may use either a local instructor on your unit or contact the Life Support Learning Center by clicking here for a time slot in one of our weekly sessions
- Remember the skills session must be completed within 60 days of the online course completion and you must present the online course completion certificate prior to performing the skills session
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