Credential Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

Credential Version

Starting with SY 26-27, for credentials offered through Certiport, NCDPI will only recognize the three most current versions as of August of the current school year.
These credentials are indicated by two asterisks in the Validation Artifact field of the 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 Refer to the main website of the preferred curriculum vendor and select a local training center.
Implementation Year	Before 2022-2023
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	HL31 = Yes HP71 = Yes HU40 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Copy of student card stating the exact wording of the credential name
Credential Lead Consultant	Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	HL31 Dental Anatomy I (LCO) HP71 PLTW Human Body Systems HU40 Health Science I
Credential as POL	HL31 POL = No HP71 POL = No HU40 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Biomedical Technology (BTCP) Biotechnology Research and Development (PLWB) Dental Science (DNSC)^ Healthcare Professional (HPCP) Emergency Management (EMMG) Emergency Medical Technology (EMMT)
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)	Agricultural Technicians (19-4012) Biological Technicians (19-4021) Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028) Chemical Technicians (19-4031) Dental Assistants (31-9091) Dental Hygienists (29-1292) Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081) Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099) Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026) Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056)
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
Proctored Requirements	Administered by certified CPR Instructor
Test Site Options and Requirements	N/A
Testing Environment Requirements	Requirements mandated by the training center based on CPR level of instruction
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	Training and instructional resources are provided within the curriculum offered by either American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Curriculum must be presented to students by a qualified First Aid/CPR instructor or BLS instructor aligned with either Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Stop the Bleed

Credential Name	Stop the Bleed
Credential Vendor Info	American College of Surgeons https://www.bleedingcontrol.org/
Implementation Year	Before 2022-2023
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	HL31 = Yes HP70 = Yes HU42 = Yes IP21 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Copy of certificate
Credential Lead Consultant	Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	HL31 Dental Anatomy I (LCO) HP70 PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences HU42 Health Science II IP21 Emergency Medical Technology I Honors
Credential as POL	HL31 POL = No HP70 POL = No HU42 POL = No IP21 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Healthcare Professional (HPCP) Dental Science (DNSC)^ Emergency Medical Technology (EMMT) Biotechnology Research and Development (PLWB) Firefighter Technology (FIFI)
Cost of Instructor Training	N/A
Instructor Training Requirements	Required The instructor must be an approved Stop the Bleed (STB) instructor by completing training and the instructor request form.
Exam Voucher Expiration	N/A
Credential Lifespan	Lifetime
Renewal Options	N/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Agricultural Technicians (19-4012) Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (53-3011) Biological Technicians (19-4021) Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028) Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (29-2031) Chemical Technicians (19-4031) Dental Assistants (31-9091) Dental Hygienists (29-1292) Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081) Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032) Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042) Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099) Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099) Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035) Paramedics (29-2043) Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034) Registered Nurses (29-1141) Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056)
Articulation	No
Sequencing	No
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	Online or Paper/pencil Initial training: face-to-face or virtual Students must complete an in-person skills check-off: tourniquet application and wound packing.
Proctored Environment Required	No
Proctored Requirements	N/A
Test Site Options and Requirements	N/A
Testing Environment Requirements	Equipment needed to demonstrate wound packing and tourniquet application successfully
Exam Time Allotment	No time limit
Exam Passing Requirement	Students must successfully demonstrate wound packing and tourniquet application.
Retakes	No
Student Accommodations	No
Multilingual Resources*	Yes Teachers needing to complete STB training before obtaining instructor status may have skills checkoffs by anyone who is a current STB instructor.
Directory Notes	The first part of Stop the Bleed training can be completed in-person by the STB instructor or online through the Stop the Bleed Interactive course: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/ To complete training and obtain certification, participants must complete skills checkoffs in-person with the STB instructor.

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.

Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.

Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.

Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.