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*Cosmetology programs only
**Dental Assisting, Health Assisting, and Medical Assisting Programs only
***Dental Assisting and Health Assisting programs must provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR for Healthcare Providers. Medical Assisting programs may provide either Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR for Healthcare Providers or the general Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification.
****Students are only required to earn First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certifications from one organization.
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Last Updated: August 21, 2026