State acceptance in Delaware
Physicians: We are accepted by the DE Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)
12.0 Continuing medical dducation 12.1 Pursuant to the provisions of 24 Del.C. §1713(d) the Board adopts the following regulation regarding requirements for continuing medical education as a prerequisite for renewal of registrations to practice medicine in the State of Delaware. Prior to renewal of registrations to practice medicine in this State a physician must be prepared to supply the Board with proof that he has completed forty (40) hours per registration period of continuing medical education in category I courses approved by the American Medical Association (AMA)
Nurses: We are accepted by the DE Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited
9.0 Rules and regulations pertaining to mandatory continuing education 9.1 Definitions “Approved provider” means an entity that is one of the following: A nationally accredited provider of nursing related continuing education;
9.2 Continuing education licensure renewal requirements 9.2.1.1.1 During each biennium, each registered nurse must earn 30 contact hours and each licensed practical nurse must earn 24 hours, to be credited to that biennium. At least 3 of these contact hours must be in the area of substance abuse. 9.3.6.1 An educational activity designed for completion by learners, independently, at the learner’s own pace and at a time of the learner’s choice. 9.3.6.1.1 Examples: Articles in journals designated as continuing education articles, computer-based programs, on-line continuing education courses for which there is a test of knowledge and a certificate awarded upon completion. 9.4.2.1 The approved providers shall produce evidence of their capability to adhere to criteria indicative of quality continuing education for nurses. Each provider approved under 9.1, will be assigned a provider number by the Board and shall provide an annual statement of compliance with these criteria.
Dentists: We are accepted by the DE Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
6.0 Continuing professional education (CPE) and renewal 6.3 Continuing education. All persons licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Delaware shall be required to acquire fifty (50) hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit every two (2) years. Two (2) of the 50 credit hours shall be obtained in courses covering infection control. In addition to the CPE, licensees must provide evidence that they have successfully completed a current course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) every two (2) years. The CPR course must encompass hands on clinical participation. On-line courses will not be accepted to satisfy the CPR requirement. Examples of acceptable courses include, but are not limited to, courses offered by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association and courses offered or approved by any of the organizations listed in 6.5.1.1 through 6.5.1.4 of these regulations.
6.5.1 Scientific CPE programs or courses and/or the scientific sessions of meetings sponsored or approved by: 6.5.1.1 American Dental Association (ADA), its constituents and components including CERP
Pharmacists: We are accepted by the DE Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited
1.4 Continuing education requirements 1.4.1.1 At least 2 hours of continuing education per biennial licensure period must be in the area of medication safety/errors. 1.5.2.1 Any provider approved by ACPE. 1.5.5.4 A maximum of 2 credit hours will be awarded for first aid, attendance at a Board of Pharmacy meeting and CPR/BCLS courses one time only per registration period. 14.0 Administration of injectable medications, biologicals and adult immunizations 14.1.1 In order to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and adult immunizations a licensed pharmacist, a registered intern or a pharmacy student shall complete a Board approved academic and hands-on practical curriculum and maintain a current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate acceptable to the Board of Pharmacy. CPR certification cannot be obtained through an on-line course.
EMS workers: Our courses count in DE as acceptable CME
Title 16 Health and Safety Paramedic and Other Emergency Medical Service Systems Chapter 97. Emergency Medical Services Systems § 9705 Office of Emergency Medical Services — Functions. (8) Any other organization not listed above that provides certified emergency medical training, including CPR.
Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in DE
2.0 Definitions “Contaminated waste” means any of the following: any liquid or semi‑liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi‑liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or other potentially infectious materials and are capable of releasing these materials during handling; sharps and any wastes containing blood and other potentially infectious materials, as defined in “occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens”, 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.1030
Childcare
At least one staff member certified in first aid and CPR, applicable to the ages of the children, must be present when children are present, including the beginning and end of the day and during off-site activities. all staff members, except for early childhood aides and school-age aides, complete certifications in first aid and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within two months of hire.
In-person training
Your choices for in-person AHA training:
| Blended class | Classroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class. | This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor. |
| Course completion | Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. | Contact an Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above |
| Time | The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approixmately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level. | A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing. |
| Completion card | BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years | BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years |
Nearby training sites
View our list of training centers and skill testers in DE. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.
Delaware State Fire School
1461 Chestnut Grove Rd/ Dover, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Christiana Care Health System
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road/ Newark, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Learn CPR NYC - Dover De
24 Hiawatha Lane/ Dover, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Learn CPR NYC - Delaware
31768 Legion Rd/ Millsbor, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Delaware
37547 River Run/ Selbyville, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Sussex Technical School District
17099 County Seat Hwy/ Georgetown, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Delaware Health and Social Services -Stockley
26351 Patriots Way/ Georgetown, DE
BLS
ACLS
University Of Delaware
Environmental Health & Safety, 222 S. Chapel St., Rm. 132 General Services Building/ Newark, DE
Bayhealth Medical Center - Kent General Hospital
640 S State St/ Dover, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Make-A-Difference Training Center
6 Harrison Court/ Wilmington, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Beebe Medical Center
424 Savannah Rd/ Lewes, DE
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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Total 11 training sites in DE. Show all.
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