Instructor QA Resources
Approvals and compliance drive emergency care training. The HSI Regulatory and Quality Assurance Department works hard to review compliance, obtain approvals, and maintain accreditation for HSI training programs.
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Complete compliance requirements for state agencies, national accrediting bodies, etc. are available in the TC Manager.
Current Regulatory Updates
New USCG policy effective as of September 1, 2010
As
of September 1, 2010, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will be implementing
new training regulations for merchant mariners and operators of uninspected
passenger vessels (such as charter fishing guides and tour boat operators).
In order to meet USCG requirements, we have designed a special USCG Recognition
of Participation document to be included with any submission of a Certification
Card. The USCG Recognition of Participation document is not a certificate of
successful completion and does not replace a Certification Card.
This document must be completed and distributed in addition to the
Certification Card to every individual who successfully completes the
USCG-approved ASHI or MEDIC First Aid course. The USCG has been notified of
our certification policies and has approved the Recognition of Participation
document. A merchant mariner that does not provide both a
Certification Card and the new Recognition of Participation document will have
his/her first aid/CPR certification credentials rejected.
The new document is available for printing in the USCG Appendix in the
updated version of the Training Center Administrative Manual (TCAM).
Sign in to the TC Manager/Instructor Portal at the link above to download the TCAM.
BLS Certification Required for Florida Dentists
The
Florida Board of Dentistry has adopted new regulations requiring that all
dental professionals must show proof of being certified in healthcare provider
level CPR before they can receive their license to practice. The regulation specifies that the
certification can be obtained through the American Heart Association, the
American red Cross or any entity that has the same requirements. The ASHI CPRPRO
for the Professional Rescuer training program can be used to meet this
training requirement. The regulation
went into effect April 26, 2010.
New Approval for 24-7 EMS in Saskatchewan Province, Canada.
The
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics approved numerous 24-7 EMS training videos
to be used for continuing education for paramedics. Some of the approved courses do have
conditions attached but all will award 5 CME credits. A copy of the approval letter and complete list
of all the approved courses, including those with conditions, is available at
the HSI website Quality Assurance Center.
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