Health System CPR Training  Guidelines

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 to Human Resources when hired
• The new employee is required to have their BLS/CPR prior to hire date. If the new hire does not have their BLS/CPR they can get approval to obtain CPR and register below
• Once approved by HR the new hire can register for the AHA Part one online class click here
• Need a skills session 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  click 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  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