Did you know Doctors and Dentists are required to have a BLS Health Care Provider CPR/BLS Basic Life Support Certification in Virginia?

In Virginia, health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, and dentists are generally required to maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), which includes hands-on CPR and airway training.

Here’s a breakdown of the typical requirements for each:

1. Doctors: Physicians are often required by medical boards or hospital credentialing bodies to hold current BLS certification. The specific rules may vary based on the physician’s specialty and place of practice.
2. Nurses: Nurses are usually required to maintain BLS certification as a standard part of licensure. In some healthcare settings, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may also be required, depending on the nurse’s role.
3. Dentists: The Virginia Board of Dentistry generally requires dentists to maintain BLS certification, especially if they administer sedation or work in environments where medical emergencies may arise.

Many hospitals, clinics, and private practices also mandate BLS or higher-level certifications as part of internal policy. These certifications are typically renewed every two years and must include hands-on training, ensuring competency in airway management and other critical skills.

Medic Response Health & Safety Can Help Train Your Team!

Medic Response Health & Safety, located in Gainesville, VA, provides Basic Life Support, Heartsaver, BLS Renewal and Advanced Life Support programs from the American Heart Association.  We are an Aligned Training Center for the American Heart Association.

Realistic scenarios, simulations, and animations depicting rescuers, teams, and patients help students learn through application through blended eLearning and Instructor lead training programs.