March 31, 2025: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new fully online course, available for $25, designed for families who do not require certification. The course covers a wide range of topics, including first aid emergencies, mental health first aid, communication with emergency responders, building and maintaining a first aid kit, injury prevention strategies, child-specific CPR, proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and more. 

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Please note: This course does not meet the in-person training requirements for Pennsylvania child care providers.

For questions about approved Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED courses in Pennsylvania, contact ECELS at ecels@paaap.org

The Approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Providers and Curriculums chart has been updated to include the number of awarded PD (PQAS) hours participants will be awarded. These hours are based on the average length of the events scheduled for the course. This may or may not reflect the actual time frame of the scheduled event, or “seat time”. Pediatric First Aid and CPR course lengths vary due to factors such as number of participants and time needed for skill practice. Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR can also count towards the annual minimum 12 clock hours for certification regulatory compliance based on the renewal of the training certificate.

View the chart and learn more at pakeys.org/firstaidcpr

For questions about approved Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED courses in Pennsylvania, contact ECELS at ecels@paaap.org