2023-2024 Credential Information
First Aid
Credential Name | First Aid |
Credential Vendor Info | American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid?utm_source=RCO&utm_medium=For_Individuals_Find_Classes_and_Certification&utm_content=First_Aid American Heart Association (AHA) https://www.cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/heartsaver/heartsaver-cpr-aed-training Refer to the main website of the preferred curriculum vendor and select a local training center. |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | No |
Validation Artifact | Printed copy of class roster submitted to American Heart or American Red Cross from instructor log-in on the credentialing agency website or individual student card. |
Credential Lead Consultant | Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | HP71 PLTW Human Body SystemsHU40 Health Science I |
Credential as POL | HP71 POL = NoHU40 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Biomedical Technology (BTCP)Healthcare Professional (HPCP)PLTW Biotechnology Research and Development (PLWB) |
Cost of Instructor Training | $0.00 CPR/First Aid instructor training cost varies by vendor and local training center. |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required CPR Instructor certification. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | 2 years |
Renewal Options | Yes Complete first aid training with the Heartsaver course (instruction and in-person skill checkoffs). |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099)Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099)Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034)Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | Paper/pencil and Performance-based Written paper tests and performance-based skills checkoffs. |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes Exam administered by certified CPR instructor. |
Test Site Options and Requirements | N/A |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | Administered by certified CPR Instructor. |
Exam Time Allotment | Not timed |
Exam Passing Requirement | Students complete 80% or higher on written examination and performance mastery of skills designated by the vendor for certification. |
Retakes | Yes With remediation |
Student Accommodations | No |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes Varies by vendor |
Directory Notes | First aid training and instructional resources are within the Heartsaver curriculum. Certification can be issued to students by either Heartsaver level CPR instructors or BLS CPR level instructors. |