C.P.R AND FIRST AID

THE TEXAS MINIMUM STANDARDS STATE:  

 

Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing as required by 746.1315(a) of this division (relating to Who must have pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR training?).Pediatric CPR as required by §746.1315(b) of this division.

Within 90 days of employment and before having unsupervised access to a child in care; and (C)(ii) The person must stay current in this training. (4)(A) Pediatric CPR as required by §746.1315(b) of this division. (B) Each caregiver and child-care center director. (C)(i) Within 90 days of employment; and (C)(ii) The person must stay current in this training.

 

Who must have pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR training? Subchapter D, Personnel Division 4, Professional Development October 2018 (a)Each caregiver and the child-care center director must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. [Medium-High] (b)Each caregiver and the child-care center director must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A new caregiver does not have to have a current certificate in pediatric CPR before having unsupervised access to a child in care. However, the operation must have at least one employee or caregiver on the premises while children are in care that has a current certificate in pediatric CPR. [Medium-High] The pediatric CPR: (1)Must adhere to the guidelines for CPR for a layperson established by the American Heart Association, and consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing [Medium-High]; and (2)May be provided through blended learning that utilizes online technology, including self-instructional training, as long as the criteria in paragraph (1) of this subsection is met.

 

 

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