We are pleased to announce that NYSDOH has recently accepted the following HSI 2020 Guidelines training programs for first aid certification of camp staff at summer day camps, for CPR certification of Level III and IV aquatic supervisory staff, and for BLS certification of lifeguards.
Acceptance by NYSDOH is subject to substantial and inflexible conditions that apply to every HSI approved Training Center and authorized Instructor or Instructor Trainer. A brief summary of these conditions include:
Only Traditional Classroom or Blended Learning is permitted for CPR and BLS.
The Department does not accept CPR or BLS courses delivered with Remote Skills Verification (RSV).
Unique, NYSDOH-accepted, HSI CPR and BLS digital certification cards created in the Otis Learning Manager portal must be issued that include the statement “In-Person Skill Practice and Evaluation”.
NYSDOH-accepted HSI digital certification cards are only valid for 1 year from the date of certification, regardless of expiration date on card.
Complete Requirements and Instructions
Please carefully read the NYSDOH regulatory compliance requirements, acceptance letter, and the complete instructions for issuing NYSDOH-accepted HSI digital certification cards in these comprehensive documents:
