State acceptance in Arizona
Physicians: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA
Arizona’s administrative code, Chapter 16 of Title 4, §R4-16-102(B)(2) states:
A physician may claim continuing medical education for … participating in an education program certified as caategory 1 by an organization accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education [and other accrediting organizations].
Nurses: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Nursing
Arizona’s State Board of Nursing does not require CE’s. Verification contact: Lyn Ledbetter at 602-771-7856 or lledbetter@azbn.gov.
If you are uncertain about which course to choose, refer to the article comparing ACLS and BLS to determine which course best suits your needs.
Dentists: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
Arizona’s administrative code for State Board of Medical Examiners, R4-11-1202. Continuing Dental Education Compliance and Renewal Requirements.
Before receiving a renewal license or certificate, each licensee or certificate holder shall possess a current form of one of the following: 1. A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) healthcare provider certificate from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or another certifying agency; 2. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) course completion confirmation from the American Heart Association or another agency. The confirmation must indicate that the course was completed within two years immediately before submitting a renewal application; or 3. Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) course completion confirmation from [multiple agencies]. The confirmation must indicate that the course was completed within two years immediately before submitting a renewal application.
“Recognized continuing dental education” means a program whose content directly relates to the art and science of oral health and treatment, provided by a recognized dental school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(18), recognized dental hygiene school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(17), or recognized denturist school as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1201(19), or sponsored by a national or state dental, dental hygiene, or denturist association, American Dental Association, Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) or Academy of General Dentistry, Program Approval for Continuing Education (AGD PACE) approved provider, dental, dental hygiene, or denturist study club, governmental agency, commercial dental supplier, non-profit organization, accredited hospital, or programs or courses approved by other state, district, or territorial dental licensing boards.
Pharmacists: We are accepted by the AZ Board of Pharmacy because we are accredited by ACPE
Arizona’s administrative code for State Board of Pharmacy:R4-23-204 states:
Continuing education requirements participated in 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU’s) of continuing education activity sponsored by an approved provider as defined in R4-23-110.
R4-23-110: Definitions “approved provider” means an individual, institution, organization, association, corporation, or agency that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in accordance with ACPE’s policy and procedures or by the Board as meeting criteria indicative of the ability to provide quality continuing education.
EMS: We are accepted by the AZ Department of Health because our courses follow the latest AHA guidelines
Arizona’s bureau of emergency medical services statutes and rules:R9-25-305:
Supplemental requirements for specific courses: D. A training program director shall ensure that for an EMT refresher course: 2. A student has documentation of current certification in adult, pediatric, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation through instruction consistent with American Heart Association recommendations for emergency cardiovascular care by EMCTs;
Tattoo artists: We are accepted by the AZ Department of Health Services
Arizona’s State Board of Health does not regulate tattoo training.
Verification contact: Kaleb Tsang at Kaleb.Tsang@azdhs.gov
Childcare
R9-5-301. General Licensee Responsibilities A licensee shall ensure that a staff member who has current training in first aid and CPR, as required by R9-5- 403(E), is present: 1. At all times during hours of operation on facility premises, 2. On field trips, and 3. While transporting enrolled children in a facility’s motor vehicle or a vehicle designated by the licensee to transport enrolled children. A licensee shall ensure that a staff member required by R9-5-301(G) meets all of the following: 1. The staff member obtains first aid training specific to infants and children, 2. The staff member obtains CPR training specific to infants and children, which includes a demonstration of the staff member’s ability to perform CPR, 3. The staff member maintains current training in first aid and CPR, and 4. The staff member provides the licensee with a copy of the front and back of the current card issued to the staff member upon completing first aid and CPR training as proof of completion of the requirements of this subsection.
In-person training
Major hospitals in Arizona
Hospital name | Address | Location |
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Mayo Clinic | 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | |
Scottsdale Health Care | 9003 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | |
Flagstaff Medical Center | 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | |
Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital Osborn | 7400 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | |
Yavapai Regional Medical Center | 1003 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301 |