IC 20-28-5-3(c) CPR-Heimlich Maneuver Certification

We are still trying to get clarification on issues regarding IC 20-28-5(c) and I was hoping to have all of the information before sending out my notice. The primary hold up has been in instructing everyone on how this certificate will need to be verified. I know you are all anxious to find out more about this, so I will tell you what I know at this time and share other information as I get it in the coming weeks.

Per IC 20-28-5-3(c), beginning July 1, 2007, applicants who receive an “initial” teacher’s license must have successfully completed training in:

cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes a test demonstration on a mannequin,
removing a foreign body causing an obstruction in an airway, and the Heimlich Maneuver; and,
hold a valid certification in each of these procedures from either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

According to IC 20-18-2-22 and for the purposes of this law, the statutory definition of “teacher” includes individuals seeking a license as a teacher, administrators, and school services personnel. In addition, according to IC 20-28-1-7, the statutory definition of “license” includes both licenses and permits issued by the Division of Professional Standards.

The following license applicants will be required to have this certification:

Initial Practitioner Instructional License
Initial Practitioner Administrative License
Initial Practitioner School Services License
Original Occupational Specialist I License
Original Occupational Specialist II License
Original Emergency Permit
Original Transition-to-Teaching Permit
Original Reciprocal Permit
Original Substitute Permit

The following license applicants are exempt from this certification:

Renewal of any existing license, including the renewal of an initial practitioner license
Original Proficient Practitioner Instructional License
Original Proficient Practitioner Administration License
Original Proficient Practitioner School Services License
Conversion to Professional License
Conversion to Accomplished Practitioner License
Addition of an area to an existing license
Renewal of Occupational Specialist I or II License
Renewal of Emergency Permit
Renewal of Reciprocal Permit
Renewal of Substitute Permit
Duplicate License
Change of Name or Change of Degree
Internship Change

Please note that out-of-state candidates who receive original proficient practitioner instructional, administration or school services licenses or receive an original accomplished practitioner license will be subject to this requirement and must show a valid CPR certification.

Once an applicant has received this certificate, they are exempt from completing the requirement again for teacher licensure purposes.

Any applicant who has completed all requirements for their teaching license prior to June 30, 2007, and submits an application with a postmark of June 30, 2007, or makes an on-line payment by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2007, will not be required to have this certification. Any applicants who submit their materials after these established times will be required to comply with this law prior to the issuance of this license. There will be no exceptions.

If you have additional questions, please contact Shawn Sriver at ssriver@doe.in.gov, Ray Graves at rgraves@doe.in.gov, or Terri Banks at tbanks@doe.in.gov.