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CPR Certification in Louisiana
Whether you need CPR certification for your job, to meet school requirements, or for personal preparedness, Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Louisiana has required CPR training for high school graduation since the 2014-2015 school year. All licensed childcare providers must maintain Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as required by the Louisiana Department of Education. Notably, Louisiana is one of the states that requires nurses to maintain Basic Life Support-level CPR and First Aid certification for licensure. EMS professionals must hold Healthcare Provider level BLS through the Louisiana Department of Health. Both AHA and Red Cross certifications are accepted with two-year renewal periods.
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CPR training has been a high school graduation requirement in Louisiana since 2014-2015. Licensed childcare providers must maintain pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Nurses in Louisiana are uniquely required to maintain BLS-level CPR and First Aid certification (unlike many states where it's employer-determined). EMS professionals require Healthcare Provider level BLS.