SECTION 748.911. Who must have first aid and CPR training?

(a) Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in first aid with rescue breathing and choking. This training may be through instructor-led training or self-instructional training.

(b) At least one caregiver counted in the child to caregiver ratio must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in:

(1) Pediatric CPR, if your operation only serves children under 12 years of age;

(2) Adult CPR, if your operation only serves children 12 years of age and older; or

(3) Pediatric and Adult CPR, if your operation serves children between the ages of birth through 17. You may meet this requirement if:

(A) One caregiver counted in the child to caregiver ratio has a current certificate of training in both types of CPR; or

(B) One caregiver counted in the child to caregiver ratio has a current certificate of training in Pediatric CPR, and another caregiver counted in the child to caregiver ratio has a current certificate of training in Adult CPR.

(c) Each caregiver must:

(1) Be certified in first aid within 90 days of employment; and

(2) Be certified in CPR and able to respond to emergencies prior to being the only caregiver counted in the child to caregiver ratio.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.911 adopted to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248