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Is it ok to aid in teaching basic concepts of First Aid as a Registered Nurse to a small class without any other qualifications (etc. teaching credentials) ?


September 14th, 2022

It depends on your BON. In my state the BON has to approve nurses to teach

September 27th, 2023

I would think as long as you emphasized it is basic and always call 911. However, with that being said, I wouldn't do it. Today's society is absolutely crazy and if someone dies and a kid had a hand in it, you would be liable. When people ask advice, I refer back to their GP.

October 26th, 2022

You have to be credentialed by the organization ie American Heart etc