CPR Certification Requirements for Personal Trainers in Louisiana
Louisiana is a unique and special state, and it’s one of the states that has recently seen a surge of support for online-based CPR certification in recent years.
Just like any state, it’s important to know what the acceptance is for online CPR certifications. Below we’ve prepared a list of the specific approvals of ProTrainings courses for Personal Trainers in the state of Louisiana.
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana
- Personal Trainers in Louisiana are required to have an Adult CPR, AED certification.
- The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) requires all certifying agencies for Personal Trainers to maintain a CPR and AED certification.
- NCCA - accredited agencies: National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF), National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) requires Personal Trainers to maintain CPR, AED certification.
- A practical (hands-on) skills component may be required by your certifying agency or fitness facility to maintain employment.
- Most fitness employers prefer hiring personal trainers certified by NCCA-accredited agencies.
- For continuing education; Personal Trainers can claim CE credits for CPR, AED Certification with a practical portion.
Course Content
Personal Trainers in Louisiana usually need an Adult CPR and AED certification. However, some employment at certain facilities may have other CPR requirements, such as Child, Infant CPR, AED or First Aid.
Delivery Method
Personal Trainers in Louisiana are required to do the Adult CPR and AED certification that includes a practical skills evaluation through in person or blended training process. A 100% online CPR will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer. If you are not certain of your employer's requirement, make sure to check with them about both the training type and the required course content.
National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)requires Personal Trainers to maintain an Adult CPR, AED certification, which must include the practical skills evaluation component. NETA’s CPR, AED certification providers listed here.
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B. Eligibility Requirements
4. Candidates for the NETA-CB Group Exercise Instructor certification and recertification must hold valid adult CPR certification from a nationally-recognized provider (e.g., ARC, AHA, ASHI, NSC). Candidates for the NETA-CB Personal Trainer certification and recertification must hold a valid adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification from a nationally-recognized provider (e.g., ARC, AHA, ASHI, NSC). The NETA-CB will only accept CPR/AED certifications that include a live hands-on practical skills evaluation completed in-person or virtually with a qualified and authorized instructor. The NETA-CB will not accept CPR/AED certifications that are completed entirely online without a live hands-on practical skills evaluation. Candidates must submit documentation (e.g., copy of official certification card (front & back) or certificate) of valid CPR (for Group Exercise Instructors) or CPR/AED (for Personal Trainers) to NETA prior to the examination. NETA will not accept a letter in lieu of an official card or certificate
Board Req. Board InfoNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) requires Personal Trainers to maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
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Prerequisites
To be eligible for this personal training course, you must have a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, you need a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. You may enroll in the self-study course before having your CPR and AED certifications; however, you must have them before you take your final exam.
Board Req. Board InfoAmerican College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The American College of Sports and Medicine (ACSM) mandates that Personal Trainers maintain a certification in Adult CPR and AED.
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Effective July 1, 2022, ACSM will no longer grant a six-month grace period after passing an ACSM certification exam to complete CPR/AED certification. The ACSM Certification Board will continue to accept blended, hybrid learning CPR/AED classes – online learning and in-person skills assessment. No provisional CPR/AED classes will be accepted. Exam candidates must have completed CPR/AED certification in order to schedule or apply to take an ACSM exam.
Board Req. Board InfoNational Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF) requires Personal Trainers to maintain a valid CPR certification throughout the two (2) year period.
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All NCSF professionals are required to submit proof of current CPR certification. A photocopy of the CPR card showing that CPR is current at the time of application for recertification is required from each NCSF professional. The CPR certification must have been earned during the current two (2) year period of certification. The NCSF does not denote a particular CPR provider; any valid CPR credential is acceptable. *Individuals who do not complete this requirement will be denied recertification.
Board Req. Board InfoNational Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) requires Personal Trainers to obtain a current and valid CPR, AED certification.
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Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible to sit for an NCCPT certification exam, candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Additionally, they must have a current and valid CPR/AED certification.
Board Req. Board InfoAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) requires Personal Trainers to maintain a CPR, AED certification with a practical skills component.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that can help save a person's life if their breathing or heart stops. Because important, hands-on skills are needed to effectively perform CPR, ACE requires that any CPR course taught online must INCLUDE a hands-on skills check. However, the hands-on skills check may take place either in-person or virtually. Both formats are effective in demonstrating skills, and both are accepted by ACE.
Board Req. Board InfoNational Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Summary of CPR Certification Requirements for Louisiana:
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) requires Personal Trainers to maintain a CPR, AED certification with a practical skills component.
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NSCA-CPT Requirements
- Is at least 18 years old
- Has earned a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Holds a current CPR/AED certification
- Received a passing score on the NSCA-CPT Exam
ACCEPTABLE CPR/AED CERTIFICATIONS
Holding a current CPR/AED certification ensures you understand how to provide care for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Your CPR/AED certification must include a hands-on skills performance assessment to be accepted. This requirement helps protect the safety of clients and athletes and could help you save someone’s life.
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In addition to your online first aid and CPR certification, practice hands-on with a CPR manikin in a blended program.
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