Question 1

Is CPR Safety 411 an approved Pennsylvania Act 48 provider?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CPR Safety 411 LLC is a Pennsylvania Act 48 Approved Provider offering approved professional development activities focused on CPR, First Aid, AED use and emergency response.

Question 2

Who can receive Act 48 professional development hours?

Accepted Answer

Act 48 hours are available to eligible Pennsylvania educators and school personnel who successfully complete the requirements of the approved activity.Eligibility can vary based on the participant’s professional role and certification status, so we recommend letting us know during scheduling which staff members need Act 48 hours.

Question 3

Does everyone in the class have to receive Act 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

No. A class can include participants who need Act 48 hours and participants who do not.Participants who want Act 48 credit will complete the additional required documentation and activity requirements.

Question 4

Do participants need a PPID?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Participants requesting Act 48 hours must provide a valid Pennsylvania Professional Personnel ID (PPID) so their completed professional development hours can be reported appropriately.

Question 5

Can participants earn a CPR or First Aid certification and Act 48 hours from the same training?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, yes.When the training is delivered as one of CPR Safety 411’s approved Act 48 professional development activities, eligible participants may be able to complete applicable CPR, First Aid or AED certification requirements while also earning Act 48 hours.Act 48 credit is tied to successful completion of the approved professional development activity and its required components.

Question 6

What Act 48 activities are currently available?

Accepted Answer

CPR Safety 411 currently offers three approved activities:First Aid, CPR & AED for School Personnel — 3.5 Act 48 professional development hoursPediatric First Aid, CPR & AED for Early Childhood Educators — 4.0 Act 48 professional development hoursSevere Bleeding Control & Emergency Response for School Personnel — 1.5 Act 48 professional development hours

Question 7

What do participants have to complete to receive Act 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

Participants requesting Act 48 credit must successfully complete the requirements of the applicable approved activity.Depending on the activity, this may include:• Required instructional time• Active participation• Hands-on skills practice and demonstration• Knowledge or scenario-based assessment• Professional development evaluation• A valid PPIDAct 48 hours are awarded only after the required activity components have been completed successfully.

Question 8

Does CPR Safety 411 report the Act 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CPR Safety 411 handles provider reporting for eligible participants who successfully complete the approved activity requirements.Participants should make sure their name and PPID information are accurate before the class is closed out.

Question 9

Can you provide Act 48 training at our school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CPR Safety 411 provides on-site training for schools, districts, early childhood programs and other educational organizations.We bring the training equipment and conduct the program at your location, making it easier to train multiple staff members together.

Question 10

Can we schedule training for a small group?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CPR Safety 411 works with groups of different sizes.For on-site training, group size, location and course selection may affect scheduling and pricing. Contact us and we can help determine the best option for your organization.

Question 11

What if we are not sure which Act 48 training we need?

Accepted Answer

That’s fine. Tell us what type of staff you are training and what skills or certifications you need.We can help determine which available activity is the best fit for your group.

Question 12

How do we schedule Act 48 training?

Accepted Answer

Complete the training request form on this page or contact CPR Safety 411 directly.Phone: 570-360-9114Email: training@cpr411.comWe’ll review your training needs, participant group and Act 48 requirements and follow up with scheduling options.

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