CPR and First Aid Vendor List: 

The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) Acceptable CPR & First Aid Certifying Entities DDA accepts CPR and First Aid Certifying Entities based on the following requirements:

1. The training program must follow national standards. It must comply with the same guidelines used by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross (ARC) for course development.

2. A hands-on performance of basic first aid and CPR skills is required. It will be evaluated in person by an authorized instructor. Online skills test will not be accepted.

3. TN-issued RN, LPN, CNA, or EMT licenses will fulfill the First Aid requirements. But a CPR certification will still need to be completed.

Below is the list of CPR and First Aid Certifying Entities currently accepted by DDA:

• American Health and Safety Council

• American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)

• American Heart Association (AHA)

• AHA Heart Saver – including AHA Heartsaver for K-12 Schools

• Child CPR AED