CPR Class Content Requirements for New Jersey EMTs
EMS Providers in New Jersey usually need a Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include; Adult, child and infant CPR, AED, and use of a bag-valve-mask. Some EMTs' may also need a First Aid course as well, but this is determined by the employer.
CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education) CPR Certification Requirements
Summary of Board Requirement
CAPCE (previously called CECBEMS) requires maintaining CPR for Healthcare Providers that includes practical skills evaluation component. As a CAPCE-accredited organization, we have multiple courses available for CE hours listed, covering ACLS, PALS, Ergonomics, Bloodborne Pathogens and others. Go to our courses page and click on sign up for CEs.
Board Statement
CAPCE (previously CECBEMS) recognizes that EMS providers are required to maintain certification in a number of disciplines, including:
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
EMS providers frequently maintain these certifications simultaneously through distributive learning. There are a number of CAPCE-accredited organizations that offer these certification courses. The most popular are ACLS, PALS, and BLS, and include practical skills evaluation as a required component.
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Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Education & Certification CPR Certification Requirements
Summary of Board Requirement
The New Jersey Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services requires CPR certification with practical skills component that is accepted by the Board and adheres to the Healthcare Provider level training standards of AHA/ECC or its equivalent.
Board Statement
CPR - Certification & Documentation
All EMT candidates are required to complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training prior to the first day of their EMT education, and present a valid CPR card and government issued photo identification card for admittance to the New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification Examination.
Current New Jersey regulations (N.J.A.C. 8:40A) require a valid certification in CPR to the level of the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider as issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC), the National Safety Council (NSC), or other entity determined by the Department to comply with AHA CPR Guidelines.
OEMS does not recognize CPR training programs that are taught strictly online. CPR certification must be obtained through an instructor led program with skills verification, a written examination, and include both one and two rescuer CPR (infant, child & adult), use of bag-valve mask ventilation devices (BVM) and semi-automatic external defibrillator (SAED) training.
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