2023-2024 Credential Information
First Aid/CPR/AED
Credential Name | First Aid/CPR/AED |
Credential Vendor Info | AHA Heart Saver CPR/AED https://www.cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/heartsaver/heartsaver-cpr-aed-training American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class Refer to the aligned training center and curriculum vendor. |
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 | FE11 Early Childhood Education I |
Credential as POL | FE11 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Early Childhood Development and Services (EACH) |
Cost of Instructor Training | $0.00 Varies by the 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 the Heartsaver training course (instruction and in-person skill check-offs) |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Childcare Workers (39-9011)Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011)Residential Advisors (39-9041)Self-Enrichment Teachers (25-3021)Social and Human Service Assistants (21-1093) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes Only if BLS CPR level |
Delivery Format | Paper/pencil and Performance-based |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes Exam 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 |
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 | Schools can opt to offer the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course OR the Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. It is not required to offer both. Heartsaver level CPR instructor or BLS CPR level instructor can teach Heartsaver CPR Training. |
North Carolina Early Childhood Credential
Credential Name | North Carolina Early Childhood Credential |
Credential Vendor Info | North Carolina Division of Child Development Workforce Education Unit Heather Marler Manager heather.marler@dhhs.nc.gov 919-814-0161 |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | NCECC Equivalency Reporting and Accountability Verification Form |
Credential Lead Consultant | Valerie Williams valerie.williams@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | FE11 Early Childhood Education I |
Credential as POL | FE11 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Early Childhood Development and Services (EACH) |
Cost of Instructor Training | $0.00 |
Instructor Training Requirements | None Prefer experience in Early Childhood. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Childcare Workers (39-9011)Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011)Residential Advisors (39-9041)Self-Enrichment Teachers (25-3021)Social and Human Service Assistants (21-1093) |
Articulation | North Carolina Community Colleges (NCCCS) |
Sequencing | No |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | Performance-based |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | None |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | N/A |
Exam Time Allotment | N/A |
Exam Passing Requirement | Students must earn an A or B in the course and must be proficient on the Performance-based Measurement. |
Retakes | No Student must retake course the community college. |
Student Accommodations | No Proof of Learning options follow IEP modifications as necessary. There are no accommodations specifically needed for this credential. |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | NCECC Equivalency Reporting and Accountability Verification Form is posted on ECE Moodle by NCDPI CTE state staff consultant. Student creates a DCDEE WORKS account. Student submits the necessary paperwork to the DHHS Workforce Education Unit for education evaluation. Students will obtain status letters via their DCOEE WORKS account. There is no cost for this qualification. For credential obtainment reporting, students must earn an A or B in the course, be proficient on the Performance-based Measurement, and create their DCDEE WORKS account. |