Managing Events in the PD Registry for PQAS Instructors

The Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) is offering some reminders on the process for managing events in the Professional Development (PD) Registry for approved PQAS instructors and professional learning organizations.

All rosters must be complete and accurate within two weeks, including marking an event as complete. Instructors are expected to communicate with participants when a training is verified on the PD’s Learning Record. The system will close events automatically after 60 days.

To get an event reopened, email pqas@pakeys.org with the event’s ID number, title, and dates.

Reminder for Applicants Seeking PQAS Approval

When submitting an application for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CCR PQAS approval, make sure that a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CCR Instructor Card is uploaded within the Education Tab > CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety Requirements Section > Pediatric CPR/First Aid Dropdown.

If you do not upload the correct documentation, your application will be marked incomplete.

Applying for Faculty or Standardized PD Instructor Approval 

For PQAS applicants applying for faculty instructor or standardized professional development instructor approval - including First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety, and Water Safety - skip the portion requesting payment after submitting your PQAS application by clicking on any tab or exiting your screen. 

Application payment is not required. If you pay the application fee, it will be refunded when your application is processed.

More information on PQAS can be found on The Pennsylvania Key website.