All approved programs must provide a course completion card and/or certificate indicating the specific course title and date of completion to each individual participant successfully completing the program. It is the responsibility of each school entity and the participant to maintain a copy. A valid instructor card representing any of the approved courses is also acceptable.
As part of or following the training, school personnel must follow-up with the school nurse for review of:
- School policies/procedures; documentation; storage and maintenance of devices; notification of EMS and school nurse/administration; location of stock devices (if applicable); and individual student Emergency Care Plans (ECP).
- Return demonstration of all appropriate devices (if not included as part of approved training).
- Regardless of the recommended renewal date of the training, the hands-on demonstration and review of school specific policies and procedures is to take place annually. The school nurse may assign supplemental staff to assist with this part of the training.
First Aid Courses
The following first aid courses have been approved. According to the providing organizations, the first aid course must be taught in its entirety. Epinephrine auto-injector administration may NOT be taught as a separate module. Recommended renewal is two years as determined by the providing organization.
| Provider- First Aid Courses | Course Name |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics and National Association of School Nurses | Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers (PedFACTs) |
| American Heart Association | Heartsaver First Aid; Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED |
| American Red Cross | First Aid Course, must include the Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injector Course (HSSSFA504) |
| Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) | First Aid |
| Health & Safety Institute (HSI) | Pediatric First Aid/Child and Infant CPR and AED |
| National Safety Council (NSC) | First Aid; First Aid, CPR & AED; Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED |
| SafeSchools Training | First Aid |
Epinephrine Only Modules
The following trainings have been approved as epinephrine only modules. The recommended renewal for these courses is two years.
| Provider- Epinephrine Only Module | Course Name |
|---|---|
| American Red Cross (A fee is charged) | Anaphylaxis & epinephrine Auto-Injector Online Course (HSSSFA504) |
| Food Allergy Research & Education (Free) | F.A.R.E. Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis |
| SafeSchools Training (Free if subscribe to SafeSchools Training otherwise nominal fee. Contact SafeSchools at link to the right.) | Health Emergencies: Life Threatening Allergies & Medication Administration: Epinephrine Autoinjector |
| Health & Safety Institute (HSI) | Use and Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Online Course |
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