EMS Providers in Alaska usually need Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include; Adult, child and infant CPR, two-rescuer CPR, airway obstruction relief maneuvers and barrier devices. Some EMS may also need a First Aid course as well, but this is determined by the employer.
EMS Providers in Alaska are required to do the Basic Life Support level of CPR certification for Healthcare Providers that includes a practical skills evaluation through a classroom or blended training process. 100% online CPR will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer or institution and is not accepted by the state licensing department or for continuing education credits for Emergency Medical Services.
Some employers may require a specific type of training or may leave it up to the State’s requirement. 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 Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health requires Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, AED with adult child and infant skills. The card must be valid, with course rosters or a letter of completion from instructor.The Board has a list of Approved Providers here.
7 AAC 26.985. CPR credential and training
(b) To hold a valid CPR credential, the person must have successfully completed a basic life support (BLS) CPR course and hold a current CPR credential from a training agency recognized under (d) of this section.
(2) requires its CPR classes to instruct on adult, child, and infant CPR and airway obstruction skills, including two rescuer CPR and barrier devices;
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation:(requirement from website)
A valid CPR credential includes CPR cards, course rosters, or a letter from the CPR Instructor attesting to the applicants' successful completion of a CPR program. The card or letter must clearly indicate that the course included adult, child, and infant CPR and airway obstruction relief maneuvers, including two-rescuer CPR and barrier devices.
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.
CAPCE (previously CECBEMS) recognizes that EMS providers are required to maintain certification in a number of disciplines, including:
EMS providers frequently maintain these certifications simultaneously through distributive learning. There are a number of CAPCE-accredited organizations that offer these certification courses. Basic Life Support (BLS) must always include a hands-on component.
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