CPR Courses

The following is a list of agencies that offer a CPR course that meets the approval of the Department of Public Health. Currently the Department of Public Health accepts curriculum from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, Medic First Aid, and National Safety Council. The American Red Cross certification is valid for one (1) year. The American Heart Association certification is valid for two (2) years. All licensed child care centers shall have at least on (1) staff member present at all times who has current certification in CPR. For child care centers licensed after January 1, 2003 this requirement shall become effective immediately. Child care centers licensed prior to January 1, 2003 must meet this requirement by January 1, 2004.

Locations and cost of the course will vary. For more information call 1-800- 505-1000.

• A Second Chance
  (860) 349-7074
• American Professional Education Services
  (860) 886-1463
• American Red Cross 
  (877) 287-3327
• Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Care Institute 
  (203) 929-5241
• Renee Capasso, RN 
  (203) 387-6260
• Connecticut Medical Training Academy
  (800) 974-4382
  (860) 623-9937
• CPR Plus
  203-605-2728
  www.cprplus.vpweb.com
• CPR O Heart
  (877) 277-6478
• Early Care & Education Training 
  (866) 568-9663
• Hartford Hospital, Department of EMS Education Program 
  (860) 545-2564
• Home and Community Health Services
  (860) 763-8065
• Kinga Decsy
  (860) 649-6111
• Knowles & Company Training Resources
  (800) 455-8427
• Manchester CPR 
  (860) 432-0076
• Medic First Aid
  (800) 800-7099
• Medical Education Concepts
  (860) 413-9550
• Medical Rescue Associates
  (860) 870-5511
• Ellen Miller, RN 
  (860) 886-4289
• New Haven Sponsor Hospital
  (203) 562-3320 Ext 203
• Nurse Consultants 
  (860) 653-5269
• Professional Child Care Training
  (860) 522-7296
• Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center 
  (877) 903-7798
• Survival Group
  (203) 234-6326