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CPR Certification in Arizona
Whether you need CPR certification for your job, to meet school requirements, or for personal preparedness, Arizona has accredited training centers offering American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and ASHI classes. Most classes include hands-on skills practice and take between 2–6 hours to complete. Certifications are typically valid for two years.
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CPR & First Aid Requirements in Arizona
Arizona requires all licensed childcare providers to maintain Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid certification with a hands-on skills demonstration. All coaches in the state must also hold valid CPR and First Aid certification. Arizona law mandates CPR and AED instruction as part of secondary school health education before graduation, covering cardiac arrest recognition, 911 activation, chest compressions, and AED use. Notably, online CPR training is accepted only if it includes a demonstration component. Both AHA and Red Cross certifications are recognized statewide.
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Arizona requires all licensed childcare providers to maintain pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid with hands-on skills component. CPR is mandatory for all coaches. Arizona law requires CPR and AED instruction as part of secondary school health education prior to graduation. Online CPR training must include a virtual demonstration component to meet state rules.