CPR Certification Trust Center

Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Kentucky:

The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services requires Healthcare Provider level CPR certification with practical skills component that is accepted by the Board or CAPCE approved. The Board has a list of Approved Providers here.

Board Statement:

Section 2. Certification Requirements.

(1) Individuals desiring initial certification as an EMT shall: 

(i) Present written evidence of completion of current training in CPR that: 

1. Shall be taught by an individual who holds instructor certification at an appropriate level from: 
2. The American Red Cross;
3. The AHA;
4. The National Safety Council; 
5. The ASHI; or 
6. Another board approved organization; and 

Provides instruction and testing in:

1. One (1) rescuer CPR; 
2. Two (2) rescuer CPR; 
3. Techniques of changing from one (1) to two (2) rescuers during the performance of CPR;
4. Techniques of changing rescuers during the performance of two (2) rescuer CPR; 
5. Techniques for relief of obstruction of the airway; 
6. CPR for infants and small children; 
7. Barrier-to-mouth, barrier-to-nose, or barrier-to-stoma resuscitation for adults, small children, and infants; 
8. Use of oral and nasal airways; 
9. Use of bag-valve-mask or other ventilation device; 
10. Use of supplemental oxygen; and 
11. Use and operation of an AED. 

Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Kentucky:

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) 

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.