OCDEL Makes Announcement About Providers’ Access to First Aid and CPR

The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)’s Bureau of Policy and Professional Development has released an announcement regarding providers’ access to free First Aid and CPR training.

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According to the announcement for early childhood education professional development organizations, access to free pediatric First Aid and CPR training for providers will no longer be available effective July 1.

The focus of professional development organizations, the announcement said, is to provide credit-bearing professional preparation for the early childhood education workforce. 

Providers are responsible for securing appropriate training in First Aid and CPR. State child care regulations require all staff members to complete professional development in First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire and renew their certification before the expiration of the most current certification. 

For more information, read the announcement.