CPR Certification
Certification in CPR must be in the area of “Professional Rescuer” for the American Red Cross or “Healthcare Provider” for American Heart Association. This level of certification is also required by the Board of Certification, CAATE, and is an AT Program graduation requirement. Failure to comply with this policy at the designated time, stipulates that the student cannot complete any clinical experiences until the student can provide the necessary documentation that demonstrates they are currently certified in CPR-PR or HCP. The student will then be placed on “probation” until he/she fulfills this essential requirement. If this policy is not met by the end of the semester, the student will be “suspended” from the AT Program. During the fall pre-season orientation session, all ATS will be recertified on campus for all students accepted into the AT Program (at their expense). Failure to participate in this recertification process results in the student needing to obtain recertification (at their expense) at an off-campus training facility. All AT Program ATS must maintain current certification throughout the matriculation of the program or forfeit the opportunities to participate in the clinical experience thus resulting in not meeting the AT Program requirements for completion and graduation.