Section 1417. Approved courses in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation  


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  • A. Recognized programs for certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the purposes of testing for all certification levels are based upon programs approved by the Board of Health.

    B. Completion of an approved course that tests the following skills is required:

    1. One and two rescuer CPR - adult, child, infant resuscitation.

    2. Complete airway obstruction - unconscious victim - adult, child, infant.

    3. Complete airway obstruction - conscious victim - adult, child, infant.

    4. Automated external defibrillation.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 01, eff. October 10, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.