2023-2024 Credential Information
BLS Provider
Credential Name | BLS Provider |
Credential Vendor Info | AHA BLS CPR https://www.cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/healthcare-professional/basic-life-support-bls-training American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/bls?utm_source=RCO&utm_medium=For_Individuals_Find_Classes_and_Certification&utm_content=BLS_CPR_For_Healthcare Refer to the main website of the preferred curriculum vendor and select a local training center. |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Course Class Roster Print copy of class roster that is submitted to American Heart or American Red Cross from instructor log in (website). |
Credential Lead Consultant | Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | HU42 Health Science IIIP21 Emergency Medical Technology I |
Credential as POL | HU42 POL = NoIP21 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Emergency Medical Technology (EMMT)Healthcare Professional (HPCP) |
Cost of Instructor Training | $400.00 Varies by vendor and training center. |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required BLS CPR Instructor certification Must be observed by Training Center representative leading CPR instruction within six months of completing instructor training course to complete instructor status and certification while also maintaining personal BLS CPR certification. Instructor must align with a Training Center. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | 2 years |
Renewal Options | N/A Complete the BLS CPR training course (instruction and in-person skill check-offs). |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021)Firefighters (33-2011)First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (33-1021)Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099)Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051)Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034)Registered Nurses (29-1141)Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | Paper/pencil and Performance-based |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | N/A |
Testing Environment Requirements | CPR mannequins with IDFD device to measure at minimum compression depth and rate are required for adult and child/infant BLS CPR skills checkoffs. |
Proctored Requirements | Administered by certified BLS CPR Instructor. |
Exam Time Allotment | 30 minutes, plus skills checkoffs |
Exam Passing Requirement | 80% or higher score plus performance mastery of skills designated by vendor for certification |
Retakes | Yes With remediation |
Student Accommodations | No |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes Varies by vendor |
Directory Notes | Refer to the main website of the preferred curriculum vendor and select a local training center. Districts are free to align with local Training Centers of their choice under their selected vendor (AHA or Red Cross). BLS CPR instructors must comply with regulations set forth by the curriculum provider and Training Center, including but not limited to, instructor status renewal, following instructional directives and utilizing proper resources, and providing accurate documentation when submitting student rosters for BLS CPR certification. |