Nurses in Idaho usually need Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) and Standard First Aid Certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include; Adult, child and infant CPR, AED, two-person CPR assist, and the use of a bag-valve-mask.
Nurses in Idaho are required to maintain the Basic Life Support level of CPR for Healthcare Providers and a First Aid Certification. Employer guidelines determine if the course needs to include a practical skills component or not. Acceptance of 100% online CPR courses will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer or institution.
When applying for continuing education credits through a national association, make sure to obtain the proper course type accepted through those organizations.
Some employers may require a specific brand of training and certification program. 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 before you take your class.
The Idaho Board of Nursing does not require Nurses to maintain a BLS/CPR certification for licensure. However, employers or medical facilities may require Nurses to maintain a Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid certification upon employment.
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