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CPR & First Aid Renewal for APD Group Homes (Every 2 Years)
- Applies to
- Per role / service
- How often
- Every 2 years
CPR and First Aid certification renews every two years for staff whose role requires it.
Standard CPR and First Aid certification (Red Cross, AHA, or ASHI) is valid for two years. Which staff need it depends on role and service type.
A lapsed CPR card is one of the single most common quiet findings — it expires on a specific date printed on the card, and that date rarely lines up with any onboarding anniversary you'd naturally remember.
The card expires on a fixed printed date, not a round anniversary. That mismatch is exactly why lapses sneak through.
Sources
- Standard certification — American Red Cross / AHA / ASHI (2-year validity)
This article is general information for Florida APD group-home providers, not legal advice or a guarantee of compliance. Rules change and vary by region — always confirm the current requirement with the cited source and your APD regional office.