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Level III and IV Aquatic Supervision Staff CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATIONS For NYS Bathing Facilities Fact Sheet – May 2020 (Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list) Level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory Staff are required to possess an American Red Cross (ARC) CPR or equivalent (except when staff is employed at bathing facilities that are part of a temporary residence or campground). As a result of changes in ARC’s curriculum, the code standard “Community CPR” is no longer taught. Acceptable certification equivalents are listed below. CPR certifications are valid for 1 year from the date of certification, regardless of the expiration date shown on the card. Accepted Courses CPR certifications listed on the Fact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities” exceed the requirements for Level III and IV CPR courses and are acceptable. Provider Certification Title American Heart Association ➢ Heartsaver CPR AED* ➢ Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED* *Optional modules “Child CPR AED,” “Infant CPR,” and “Exam” must not be marked out American Red Cross ➢ Adult CPR/AED with Pediatric CPR* ➢ Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED* - Any certification title containing the wording “Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED” is acceptable *Title may include “Review” or “Challenge” Emergency Care and Safety Institute ➢ Adult, Child, Infant CPR ➢ Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED EMS Safety Services, Inc. (EMS Safety) ➢ CPR (course title – CPR, AED; card must indicate that Adult CPR, Child CPR, and Infant CPR were taught) Medic First Aid Cards must be accompanied by a “Successful Evaluation Certificate” which indicates that the individual has passed written and performance evaluations. ➢ Medic First Aid Basic and Medic First Aid Infant and Child Supplement (both certifications required) ➢ Medic First Aid CarePlus CPR (card must indicate that Adult, Infant, and Child Skills were taught)