C.P.R. Requirements
Nursing students must show documentation of satisfactory performance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.). For students returning to the program in 2009, card must be valid through June 1, 2010.
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital only accepts the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross as valid providers for C.P.R.
- Students will need to complete a Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) Course for Health Care Providers. A current B.L.S. course completion card will serve as documentation of competency in C.P.R.
- B.L.S. certification is a requirement for second year students and must be valid until June after graduation.
- Cards will be checked at orientation.
- Students must have a current C.P.R. card or they will not be allowed to attend clinical experience which will necessitate paying for clinical completion.
To contact the American Heart Association, please click on the hyperlink below:
http://www.americanheart.org
To contact the Red Cross, please click on the hyperlink below:
http://www.redcross.org
