Child Care Providers in Iowa 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.
Child Care Providers in Iowa 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.
The Iowa Health and Human Services, Division of Family Well-being and Social Services Administration 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 that is accepted by the Board. The Board has a list of Approved Providers here.
Required Training Within First Three MonthsThe center director, on-site supervisor, and staff counted as part of the staff ratio shall meet the following minimum staff training requirements:c. Certification in American Red Cross or American Heart Association infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.d. Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
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