The State of Michigan requires CPR and First Aid training for all candidates seeking initial teacher certification. Therefore, Calvin will not be able to recommend a person for certification unless he or she has successfully completed approved CPR and First Aid courses including both adult and child CPR.
The Requirements:
- Students must complete this requirement prior to the beginning of the student teaching semester.
- If students need to complete an additional semester after student teaching, they must complete this requirement prior to the beginning of their final semester at Calvin.
- We strongly recommend that you complete this requirement at Calvin.
- If this is not possible, several courses are available off-campus - visit the Health Education Associates website or view the list of State-Approved Providers for details. Online courses such as those offered by the Amerian Heart Association are acceptable as long as the performance of CPR is demonstrated in person. Classes that are completely online are not acceptable because State law requires a test demonstration on a mannequin.
- Students who take a CPR/First Aid class at a location other than Calvin College should bring the cards in person to the Education Department, or mail the actual cards to Shari Brouwer. Include your address so that cards may be mailed back to you. We cannot accept photocopies, faxed copies, or emailed pictures of CPR and first aid cards.
- Most CPR cards are now valid for two years and must be valid at the point when you apply for teacher certification after graduating.
Location, Dates and Times:
We offer a six-hour class through the American Heart Association for a fee of $50. Cards are valid for two years. To register contact Janet LaPrairie or Robin Owens at Health Education Associates via email: jlaprai@yahoo.com. Call or text 616-889-0821 with questions.
April 26, 2013
Friday
4pm-10pm
Hoogeboom Center HC 280
