- Washoe County School District
- CPR & AED Program
Do I have to have CPR for my job?
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Some WCSD employees are required to maintain CPR and AED certifications. These positions are listed in administrative regulation 4508 and include the following:
- Special Education teachers (including those in Hearing and Visually Impaired programs)
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Speech Pathology Assistants
- Physical Education teachers, athletic trainers, and coaches
- Teachers who teach CPR as part of the school curriculum
- Transportation, Truancy, Re-Engagement, and Campus Supervisor staff
- Team Up Coordinators
- Infant/Toddler program teachers and aides
- School Police
- Clinical Aides and Personal Care Providers
- Student Health Services nurses
- Medical Emergency Response and Triage (Code Blue) team members (as listed by school/department administration)
Special Education aides and assistants are no longer required to maintain CPR and AED certification and will not be paid for time in class, per Administrative Regulation 4508.
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