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Certification Info

Important News and Info
  • Coaches with Expiring Certifications
  • Changes to Foundations of Coaching Test Resources
  • We strongly encourage all members to update their background screening at least by the first week of the month in which their screen expires. The process will typically take only 3-4 business days, but several factors can cause the process to take longer. Please allow plenty of time for your screen renewal to be approved before  current screen expires.

Certification Classes

Change in Red Cross CPR Certification:

        The American Red Cross has changed the way CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are issued. Certificates issued in a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course will now be valid for two years except for lifeguards whose certification will remain one year. The certificate issued for these courses will be a new certificate titled CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider - this is good for two years and is issued to people who are in a position to use CPR/AED skills on a regular basis due to job responsibilities. The certificate issued to lifeguards will be a new certificate titled CPR/AED for Lifeguards which is valid for one year. Some ARC chapters have already instituted this policy, but it will be mandatory as of January 1, 2009.  All certifications for lay responder CPR courses remain one year (Adult CPR, Adult/Child/Infant CPR).


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