Is the nursing assistant-registered/nursing assistant-certified (NA-R/NA-C) required to have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification, and if so, what type of CPR (Health Care Provider or Basic Life Support)?

CPR is considered a basic core competency for the NA-R/NA-C, but the type of CPR and first aid certification is not specified in Chapter 246-841A WAC. The requirement for CPR is generally described in facility laws and rules. Most do not specify what type of CPR. The employer or institution can require the type of CPR required to work in a particular setting.