North Carolina requirements (Charlotte, Matthews, Pineville, Huntersville and other NC centers)
- The rule: under 10A NCAC 09 .1102, the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education requires staff who provide direct care to complete First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to the ages of the children in care. At least one CPR-trained staff member must be present whenever children are in care.
- Blended courses: DCDEE allows blended courses (face-to-face plus virtual) from an approved organization, as long as the instructor evaluates each student’s competency. Pre-recorded or self-paced distance learning isn’t allowed for CPR.
- Course cards: must reflect successful completion and show the optional modules, such as Child & Infant CPR.
Source: ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, “Be a Smart Consumer of First Aid and CPR Training.”
