Approval, Acceptance & Accreditation
Hands Down CPR is a MEDIC First Aid training center.
Current, Evidence-Based, Peer-Reviewed and Accepted
MEDIC First Aid training programs are recognized, accepted and approved by, or meet the requirements of, nearly 1,800 state and provincial regulatory agencies, occupational licensing boards, national associations, commissions and councils in more than 120 occupations and professions.
MEDIC First AID programs conform to the:
- 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
- 2015 AHA and ARC Guidelines update for First Aid
- 2015 Caring for our Children Basics: Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education. Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- 2011 Standards for First Aid and CPR training of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association and National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, Caring for our children: National health and safety performance standards; Guidelines for early care and education programs. 3rd edition
Find your regulatory agency below or ask your employer about MEDIC First Aid.
California State Level
CA Behavioral Support Home Staff
- Must renew certifications annually
- Effective Date: 03/21/2016
- Effective Date: 10/31/2013
- Effective Date: 09/06/2011
- Effective Date: 10/13/2011
CA General Industry
- Based on California OSHA training requirements
- Effective Date: 12/20/1995
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 05/29/2014
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Based on California OSHA training requirements
- Effective Date: 05/14/2014
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/25/2012
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 08/29/2011
CA Coaches and Trainers
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
CA Child Welfare- mental health
- Effective Date: 10/11/2009
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
CA In-Home respite workers
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
CA Child Care Providers
- In-person only
- Blended not approved
- Effective Date: 03/01/2009
- Blended approved
- Effective Date: 05/28/2009
- In-person only
- Blended not approved
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
CA Adult Care Staff and AED users
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/14/2013
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
- Effective Date: 01/01/2006
National Level
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
US General Industry
- Must be in-person class (blended online/onsite course is approved)
- Effective Date: 12/3/1997
US Aerobic & Fitness Instructors
- Must be in-person class (blended online/onsite course is approved)
- Eligible for CEUs
- Effective Date: 03/19/2008
US NAEC – Elevator Contractors
- Must be in-person class (blended online/onsite course is approved)
- Approved for CEUs
- Effective Date: 02/28/2013
US Child Care Providers
- Must be in line with EMSA regulations
- Must be in-person
- Online/Blended not approved for childcare workers
- Effective Date: 06/14/2013
US Coast Guard – Merchant Mariners
- Effective Date: 07/01/2008
- Must be in-person class (blended online/onsite course is approved)
Mine Safety and Health Administration
US Mine Workers
- Must be in-person class (blended online/onsite course is approved)
- Effective Date: 12/09/2003