What Type Of CPR Certification Is Needed To Work At A Child Day Care Center?

I'm a CNA (certified nurse assistant) and I'm interested in assisting child providers. I only have CPR certificate as a health care provider BLS but not sure if I need a different one in order to work with children.

Richard K answered:
Since American Heart Association BLS is an "upgrade" from Lay-rescuer (Heartsaver) CPR. your childcare licensing agency will accept your BLS Card. (These are the Childcare Licensing Rules for CPR in Michigan) FYI: BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification focuses on the medical (clinical) environment. In a home or child care center, if a child or infant accepts your breathing into them.... they are very ill and 99.9% chance need Chest Compressions (CPR) also. Please don't focus on checking for a pulse in these sick or dying pediatrics. Thanks for Reading.

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Richard K answered:
Well in California the BLS works for child care. My daughter was an CNA and a Child care worker and would get her CPR cert at work.

Razel answered:
In most states, all you need is a layperson CPR for infants and children. This is often a part of other certifications.