State acceptance in Idaho
Physicians: We are accepted by the ID Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)
Each person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine or surgery in Idaho is required to complete no less than 40 hours of practice relevant, category 1, CME every two (2) years.
All education offered by institutions or organizations accredited by the ACCME and reciprocating organizations or the AOA are considered approved.
Nurses: We are accepted by the ID Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited
The Board recognizes the need for demonstrated continued competence, but has as yet not identified a regulatory process that will assure that licensees meet minimum levels of competence throughout their careers.
Continuing education, e-learning, academic courses, nursing-related in-service offered by an accredited educational institution, healthcare institution, or organization (a contact hour equals not less than fifty (50) minutes); or (3-25-16) ii. Completion of a minimum of one (1) semester credit hour of post-licensure academic education relevant to nursing practice, offered by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of education;
Dentists: We are accepted by the ID Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
- Requirement for CPR (Rule 18). Applicants for initial licensure as a dentist, dental specialist, or dental hygienist shall provide written verification of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification as a requirement for licensure. All practicing dentists, dental specialists, or dental hygienists must maintain current CPR certification
- Continuing education for dentists (Rule 50). Renewal of any active dental license will require evidence of completion of continuing education or volunteer dental practice that meets the following requirements: (3-29-17)
- Number of credits. All active dentists shall acquire thirty (30) credits of verifiable continuing education in each biennial renewal period. One (1) credit is defined as one (1) hour of instruction. One (1) of the credits must be related to use of the Idaho Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). (3-29-17)
- Nature of education. Continuing education must be oral health/health-related for the professional development of a dentist.
Click: Administrative rules
Pharmacists: We are accepted by the ID Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited
fifteen CPE hours (1.5 CEU). Licensure renewal takes place each year on June 30. Current requirements are as follows: ACPE or CME. At a minimum, twelve of the CPE hours obtained (1.2 CEU) must be all or a combination of ACPE or CME accredited programs.
EMS workers: Our courses count in ID as acceptable CME
The state does not regulate the CPR requirements, as they relate to EMS. The course facilitator (agency or educational institution) will require a CPR course but that requirement is not a “state” driven requirement or prerequisite.
Tattoo artists: Our bloodborne pathogen course is acceptable in ID
There are no regulations for bloodborne pathogen course work in ID
Childcare
First aid and CPR training for staff the director of a center or a large family child care home and the caregiver/teacher in a small family child care home should ensure all staff members involved in providing direct care have documentation of satisfactory completion of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR skills. Pediatric CPR skills should be taught by demonstration, practice, and return demonstration to ensure the technique can be per- formed in an emergency. These skills should be current according to the requirement specified for retrain_x0002_ing by the organization that provided the training. At least one staff person who has successfully completed training in pediatric first aid that includes CPR should be in attendance at all times with a child whose special care plan indicates an increased risk of needing respiratory or cardiac resuscitation.Records of successful completion of training in pediatric first aid should be maintained in the personnel files of the facility.
In-person training
Your choices for in-person AHA training:
Blended class | Classroom | |
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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 ID. This list was produced by Pacific Medical Training.
Mountain View Hospital
Training Center Coordinator - Debbie Norris 2325 Coronado St/ Idaho Falls, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Madison Memorial Hospital Training Center
393 E. 2nd N./ Rexburg, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Keyes to Safety LLC
417 Shoup Ave W/ Twin Falls, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
600 Cecil/ Post Falls, ID
Nampa Fire Department
1103 2nd Street/ Nampa, ID
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
190 E Bannock St/ Boise, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
St. Luke`s Wood River Medical Center
100 Hospital Dr/ Ketchum, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR Central
503 W Appleway Ave, Suite L/ Coeur d`Alene, ID
St. Luke`s Magic Valley/Jerome Medical Center
801 Pole Line Road W./ Twin Falls, ID
Madison Memorial Hospital
Training Center-Heather Burrell, 35 North 1st East, Suite 2, P.O. Box 310/ Rexburg, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
415 6th St/ Lewiston, ID
ACLS
PALS
Idaho CPR Plus
3669 W. Wright St/ Boise, ID
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
1224 8th St/ Rupert, ID
ACLS
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Total 13 training sites in ID. Show all.
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course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.
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