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Bureau of Child Care2016Bureau of Child CareCertification GuidelinesRev. 2/12/2016
Health Certifications & QualificationsThe Department requires that camp operators employ staff who areproperly trained and possess valid certifications for the appropriateFirst Aid and CPR courses for their respective titles (i.e. HealthDirector, Aquatics Director, etc.) prior to receiving a permit tooperate.Your permit can be denied or revoked, resulting in a closure of yourcamp and/or being fined, if: All certificates are not on-site and readily accessible duringyour camp’s inspection. Trainings or certifications are discovered to be falsified,unapproved, or invalid.How to get certified Below is a partial list of organizations recognized by the New York State Department of Health as offeringapproved trainings for camp personnel. Please contact them via phone or on the web to obtain theschedule of trainings nearest you.OrganizationPhoneWebsiteAmerican Red Cross(ARC)(800) 733-2767www.nyredcross.orgNational SafetyCouncil (NSC)(800) 621-7619www.nsc.orgRegional EmergencyMedical Services(REMSCO)(212) 870-2301www.nycremsco.orgAmerican Safety &Health Institute (ASHI)(800) 682-5067American HeartAssociation (AHA)(212) 878-5900(800) ymcanyc.orgwww.ashinstitute.orgNew York City Department of Health and Mental HygieneBureau of Child Care125 Worth Street, Suite 315New York, NY 10013Tel. (646) 632-6100Fax (347) 396-8054Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/living/camp.shtml
FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONS(Advance First Aid)for NYS Children’s Camp StaffFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code requires the health director, other staff specified in section 7-2.8, and certain camptrip and activity leaders1 to possess valid certification in first aid. The courses listed below have been accepted by theDepartment as being equivalent to or exceeding first aid course standards specified in Section 7-2.2(m). Some medicalpersonnel may possess training and experience that is equivalent to or exceeds this certification requirement. A résumé orlist of qualifications should be submitted to the local permit-issuing official for evaluation.Acceptable certifications for camp CPR staff are listed on the Fact Sheet titled Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Certification for NYS Children’s Cam ps and NYS Bathing Facilities.Accepted Courses(First Aid certifications are valid for the time period specified by the provider, but may not exceed three years fromthe date of course completion.)ProviderCertification Title Emergency Medical ResponseAmerican Red CrossAmerican Safety & Health Institute Responding to Emergencies (any certification title containing the wording“Responding to Emergencies” is acceptable) Wilderness and Remote First Aid Advanced First Aid – Certification must be accompanied by a Recognitionof Participation in the ASHI training program approved by the New YorkState Department of Health. Basic Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Wilderness EMTCanadian Red Cross SocietyEmergency Care and Safety Institute Standard First Aid Advanced First Aid Emergency Medical Responder Wilderness First Aid BSA (16 hours) (course title – Boy Scouts of AmericaWilderness First Aid) Wilderness First Aid Basic Wilderness First Aid Standard Wilderness First Aid Advanced LevelNational Registry of Emergency MedicalTechnicians2 National Safety Council NSC Emergency Medical Response NSC Advanced First Aid, CPR & AEDNational Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care TechnicianNew York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation Summer Camp First Aid for Camp Counselors and Camp DirectorsEmergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedicPage 1
New York State Department of Health NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute Wilderness Advanced First Aid Wilderness First Responder(formerly Wilderness Medicine Institute of theNational Outdoor Leadership School)Certified First ResponderEMT – BasicAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianCritical CareParamedic Wilderness EMT Medical First Responder Emergency Medical ResponderSt. John Ambulance Canada Standard First AidSOLO Wilderness Emergency MedicineWilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Wilderness EMT Wilderness Advanced First AidWilderness First ResponderWilderness EMTWilderness First Aid 16 Hours (Wilderness First Aid option B – 16 Hoursis not acceptable)1Atrip leader of a camp trip that includes an activity where emergency medical care is not readily available or an activity such aswilderness hiking, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, bicycling, swimming and/or boating shall possess or be accompanied bystaff who possess certifications in one of the above acceptable courses; For camp trip swimming activities where emergency medicalcare is readily available, the certifications listed below may be substituted.An activity leader of an activity on the camp property where other staff certified in first aid in accordance with Section 7-2.8 of Subpartis not readily available, shall possess or be accompanied by staff who possess certifications in one of the above acceptable courses.2Moststates utilize the National curriculum for their EMT certifications. Individuals that can provide proof that their state utilizes theNational curriculum may be accepted. EMT certifications from states that do not utilize the National curriculum may be accepted on acase by case basis.FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONSFIRSTAID CERTIFICATIONS(StandardFirst Aid)At a Summer Day Camp, when the camp’s program does not include equestrian, bicycling, challenge course, rockclimbing, boating, riflery, archery, motorized recreational vehicles, wilderness hiking/activities, and similar activities;and emergency medical care is available within 10 minutes, the following certifications may be substituted for theabove courses.These certifications do not satisfy the requirement for camp CPR certified staff. Acceptable certifications for CPR arelisted on the Fact Sheet titled Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYSP\ roviderCertification TitleAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AEDAmerican Lifeguard Association Community First Aid Instructor Led**Certificates must include words Instructor LedAmerican Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AEDPage 2
American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Basic First Aid* Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid**Certification must be accompanied by a Recognition of Participation in thecorresponding ASHI training program approved by the New York StateDepartment of HealthEmergency Care and Safety Institute First Aid for NY Day Camps, Basic LevelEMS Safety Services Inc. Basic First Aid (course title – Basic First Aid for Community Rescuers) CPR & First Aid (course title – CPR/AED and First Aid for CommunityRescuers)Medic First Aid PediatricPlus CPR, AED, and First Aid - Certification must be accompaniedby a Recognition of Participation in Medic First Aid training programapproved by the New York State Department of HealthNational Safety Council NSC First Aid NSC First Aid, CPR & AEDPage 3
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATIONfor NYS Children's Camps and NYS Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view the most current certification list)The New York State Sanitary Code (SSC) requires certain staff to possess a valid two-rescuer CPRcertification in a course accepted by the Department as providing an adequate level of training as follows:Children’s Camps (Subpart 7-2 of the SSC) - CPR certification is required for the health director and otherstaff specified in sections 7-2.8 and 7-2.11(a)(5), aquatics director, lifeguards, and certain trip and activityleaders1.Swimming Pools and Bathing Beaches (Part 6 of the SSC) - CPR certification is required for all lifeguards(Supervision Levels I, IIa, IIb).CPR CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION,REGARDLESS OF EXPIRATION DATE ON CARDAccepted CoursesProviderCertification TitleCertification listing “Laerdal Medical” as the “TCaddress contact Info” and “Course Location” onthe back of the card are not acceptable. BLS Instructor BLS Provider (Course title - Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider (Course title - BLS for Healthcare Providers)American Lifeguard Association CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor LedAmerican Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and HealthcareProviders Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Basic Life Support for Healthcare ProvidersAmerican Safety & Health Institute ASHI CPR for Professional Rescuer (CPR PRO)Emergency Care and Safety Institute Health Care Provider CPREMS Safety Services, Inc. CPR/AED for Professional RescuersHeart & Stroke Foundation ofCanada Level C - Basic Rescuer CPRNational Safety Council NSC Basic Life Support for Healthcare & ProfessionalRescuersNew York City Department of Parks& Recreation Municipal CPR: Basic Life SupportNew York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Camp Counselors and CampDirectorsRegional Emergency MedicalServices Council of New York City BCLS for Health Care Providers CourseSt. John Ambulance Canada Level C (Basic Rescuer) CPRAmerican Heart Association1A trip leader of a camp trip that includes an activity where emergency medical care is not readily available or an activitysuch as wilderness hiking, rock climbing, camping, horseback riding, bicycling, swimming and/or boating shall possess orbe accompanied by staff who possess certification in a course listed on this Fact Sheet.An activity leader of an activity on the camp property where other CPR certified staff is not readily available shall possessor be accompanied by staff who possess certification in a course listed on this Fact Sheet.Page 4
CAMP AQUATICS DIRECTORfor NYS Children's Camp Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)A camp aquatics director must oversee all swimming activities that occur at swimming pools and bathingbeaches operated as part of a children’s camp. This person shall supervise lifeguards and other requiredstaff during swimming activities and implement the camp safety plan. The camp aquatics director must: be at least 21 years of agehave a minimum of: one season of previous experience as a camp aquatics director at a New York State children’scamp; or two seasons of previous experience consisting of at least 12 weeks as a children’s camplifeguard which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time; or 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, whichhad more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time.hold an accepted and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate as listed on theFact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for NYS Children’sCamps and NYS Bathing Facilities”annually review and document the review of the camp’s safety plan for swimmingpossess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management asdescribed below:Acceptable Lifeguard Supervision and Management Courses(Certifications are valid for the time period specified by the provider, but maynot exceed three years from the date of course completion.)ProviderCertification TitleAmerican Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Management – certificationsissued after 12/31/13 must beaccompanied by a separate certificationindicating in-person testing session.Lifeguard Management (LGM) certifications: As of 1/1/14, LGM is only offered online. In-person testing isrequired and obtained through ARC Lifeguarding Instructorsthat are ARC Authorized Providers.Certification expiration date is based on the LGM certificate,not the in-person testing certificate date. Lifeguarding InstructorCards issued prior to 1/1/14 without an expiration date canbe accepted for three years from date of issuance.Boy Scouts of America Aquatics Instructor, BSANew York State Department of EnvironmentalConservation New York State Lifeguard ManagementYMCAAquatics Management and Aquatics Management Trainercertifications are no longer offered: Certification in Aquatics Management remains valid for threeyears from date of certification, but no later than 12/31/2018.Certification in Aquatics Management Trainer remains validfor two years from date of certification, but no later than12/31/2017. Aquatics Management Aquatics Management TrainerAn Aquatics Director may not perform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard, orassess swimming ability unless currently certified as a progressive swimming instructor (see correspondingFact Sheets available at www.health.ny.gov or from your local health department).Page 5
Level III and IV Aquatic Supervision StaffCARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATIONSFor NYS Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Level III and IV Aquatic Supervisory Staff are required to possess an American RedCross (ARC) CPR or equivalent (except when staff is employed at bathing facilities thatare part of a temporary residence or campground). As a result of changes in ARC’scurriculum, the code standard “Community CPR” is no longer taught. Acceptablecertification equivalents are listed below.CPR certifications are valid for 1 year from the date of certification,regardless of the expiration date shown on the card.Accepted CoursesCPR certifications listed on the Fact Sheet entitled “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Certification for NYS Children’s Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities” exceed the requirementsfor Level III and IV CPR courses and are acceptable.ProviderCertification TitleAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AEDAmerican Red Cross Adult CPR/AED with Pediatric CPR Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AEDEmergency Care and Safety Institute Adult, Child, Infant CPR Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AEDEMS Safety Services, Inc. CPR (course title – CPR/AED forCommunity Rescuers; card mustindicate that Adult CPR, Child CPR, andInfant CPR were taught)Medic First Aid Medic First Aid Basic and Medic FirstAid Infant and Child Supplement (bothcertifications required) Medic First Aid CarePlus CPR (cardmust indicate that Adult, Infant, andChild Skills were taught)Cards must be accompanied by a “SuccessfulEvaluation Certificate” which indicates that theindividual has passed written and performanceevaluations.Page 6
AQUATIC CERTIFICATIONSfor NYS Bathing FacilitiesFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Standards for aquatic/lifeguard certifications are contained in New York State Sanitary Codes (SSC) Subpart 6-1, Section 6-1.31,Swimming Pools; Subpart 6-2, Section 6-2.20, Bathing Beaches; and Subpart 7-2, Section 7-2.5(g), Children’s Camps. When theSSC requires "lifeguard supervision" or a "qualified lifeguard" at a bathing facility, an approved lifeguard certification SPECIFIC tothe type of bathing facility is required.NOTE: All lifeguards must possess separate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in an approved courselisted on the NYS CPR fact sheet unless otherwise indicated in the below table. All CPR certificates are valid for 1year from course completion, regardless of the expiration date noted on the card. Lifeguard certifications shall be valid for the time period specified by the certifying agency, but may not exceed a consecutivethree-year period from course completion. Multiyear lifeguard certifications that include CPR require a CPR certification eachyear. Children's camp lifeguards must be at least 17 years of age, except; A maximum of 50% of the required lifeguards on duty may be 16 years of age; Lifeguards for wilderness swimming must be at least 18 years of age. Supervising lifeguards must possess at least Supervision Level IIb certification, be at least 18 years old, and have at least 2seasons of lifeguarding experience.ACCEPTED COURSESPROVIDERAmerican Red Cross (ARC)LIFEGUARDING AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATIONS AREVALID FOR 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE.A SEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOTREQUIRED IN FIRST YEAR OF CERTIFICATION.*WATERPARK SKILLS or WATERFRONT SKILLS MAY BEA SEPARATE CERTIFICATE.CERTIFICATION TITLESUPERVISION LEVELMarked boxes indicate acceptabilityLevel II bLevel ILevel II aPool &SurfPool OnlyBeachLifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AEDXLifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED withWaterpark Skills Certificate*XLifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED withWaterfront Skills Certificate*XXProfessional Lifeguarding - Instructor LedXWaterpark Lifeguarding - Instructor LedXAmerican Lifeguard Association (ALA)CERTIFICATE MUST STATE THE WORDS“INSTRUCTOR LED”.Boy Scouts of America (BSA)ALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROMDATE OF ISSUANCE AND CARD HOLDER MUST BE ATLEAST 15 YEARS OF AGE (17 YEARS OF AGE FORCHILDREN’S CAMPS).Waterfront Lifeguarding - Instructor LedXXLifeguard, BSAXXAquatics Instructor, BSAXXXXBreezy Point Cooperative, Inc.Breezy Point Surf LifeguardCattaraugus County EMSCattaraugus County EMS Lifeguard TrainingProgramEllis & Associates Inc.Pool Lifeguard TrainingXSEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIREDIN THE FIRST YEAR OF CERTIFICATION.Special Facilities Lifeguard TrainingX*CERTIFICATE MUST INDICATE COMPLETION OFOPEN WATER TRAINING.Special Facilities Lifeguard Training with OpenWater Training*Hamptons ConsortiumHamptons Consortium Surf LifeguardXOcean Lifeguard CertificateXXInternational Lifeguard Training ProgramIncorporated Village of SaltaireBay Front Lifeguard CertificatePage 7XXXXX
ACCEPTED COURSESPROVIDERNassau County Department of Parks,Recreation and MuseumsCERTIFICATION TITLESUPERVISION LEVELMarked boxes indicate acceptabilityLevel II bLevel ILevel II aPool &SurfPool OnlyBeach“Day Camp Only”XGrade 1AXGrade 1BXGrade IINew York City Department of ParksNew York State Department ofEnvironmental ConservationXXGrade IIIXXXMunicipal LifeguardXXXMunicipal Lifeguard “pool only”XXNew York State LifeguardXNational Lifeguard Service (NLS) PoolRoyal Life Saving Society, CanadaNational Lifeguard Service (NLS) WaterfrontALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROMDATE OF ISSUANCE.National Lifeguard Service (NLS) SurfXXXNational Lifeguard Service (NLS) WaterparkXStarGuard Best Practices for LifeguardsXStarfish Aquatics Institute, Inc.CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM DATE OFISSUANCE AND CERTIFICATE MUST SPECIFY “MEETSNY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGULATIONS.”SEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIREDIN THE FIRST YEAR OF CERTIFICATION.*IN “SPECIALTY MODULE TRAINING” SECTION OFCERTIFICATION CARD, “WATERFRONT” MUST NOT BECROSSED OUT.Suffolk County Department of ParksTown of BabylonTown of BrookhavenTown of East HamptonTown of IslipTown of SouthamptonVillage of Ocean BeachYMCAStarGuard Best Practices for Lifeguards withWaterfront Specialty Module Training*Ocean Lifeguard TrainingXXXStillwater Lifeguard Training CourseOcean LifeguardXXStillwater Lifeguard Training CourseXXXXOcean Theory CourseXXXSurf LifeguardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXYMCA Lifeguard v6 CertificationXX2011 Edition Lifeguard CertificationXXPool and Beach LifeguardSurf LifeguardXPool and Beach LifeguardOcean LifeguardXStillwater LifeguardOcean Beach Atlantic Ocean LifeguardCoursePage 8X
SHALLOW WATER CERTIFICATION(Valid for shallow pools as indicated below)PROVIDERCERTIFICATION TITLEShallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (Valid for waterdepths of 5 feet or less.)American Red Cross (ARC)CERTIFICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE.A SEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIRED IN FIRST YEAR OFCERTIFICATION.Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (Valid for waterdepths of 3 feet or less.)American Lifeguard Association (ALA)Shallow Water Lifeguarding - Instructor Led (Valid for water depthsof 4 feet or less.)CERTIFICATE MUST STATE THE WORDS “INSTRUCTOR LED”.Ellis & Associates Inc.International Lifeguard Training ProgramShallow Water Lifeguard (Valid for water depths of 5 feet or less.)SEPARATE CERTIFICATE FOR CPR IS NOT REQUIRED IN THE FIRST YEAROF CERTIFICATION.Page 9
Camp Trip Swimming Program Safety Certificationsfor NYS Children’s CampsFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view the most current certification list)When swimming is conducted during a camp trip to an aquatics facility that issupervised by qualified lifeguard(s), the camp must supply one additional lifeguard or astaff member possessing training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety foreach 75 campers at the swimming activity (See Aquatic Certification Fact Sheet for a listof qualified lifeguard certification). A camp supplied lifeguard or staff trained inswimming safety is not required for aquatic amusement park activities that allow onlyone or two patrons in the water at a time and the activity water depth does not exceedchest deep for non-swimmers.The following courses have been accepted by the Department as meeting or exceedingcourse standards for training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety specified inSection 7-2.11(a)(4)(iv)(a) of the State Sanitary Code:ProviderCertification Title*American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Management –Lifeguard Management (LGM) certifications: As of 1/1/14, LGM is only offered online. In-persontesting is required and obtained through ARCLifeguarding Instructors that are ARC AuthorizedProviders.Certification expiration date is based on the LGMcertificate, not the in-person testing certificate date.Cards issued prior to 1/1/14 without an expirationdate can be accepted for three years from date ofissuance.certifications issued after12/31/13 must be accompaniedby a separate certificationindicating in-person testingsession. Lifeguard InstructorAmerican Red Cross on Long Island Pool Activity LeaderBoy Scouts of America Aquatics SupervisionYMCAAquatics Management and Aquatics Management Trainercertifications are no longer offered: Certification in Aquatics Management remains validfor three years from date of certification, but no laterthan 12/31/2018.Certification in Aquatics Management Trainerremains valid for two years from date of certification,but no later than 12/31/2017. Aquatics Management Aquatics Management Trainer*Certifications are valid for the time period specified by the certifying agency, but maynot exceed a consecutive three-year period from course completion.Page 10
NYS Bathing FacilitiesSupervision Level III Aquatic Staff CertificationRequired for Instructional Activities(Not applicable to Children’s Camps)Fact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)The New York State Sanitary Code (SSC) requires Supervision Level III staff to possessaquatic injury prevention and emergency response certification when assisting requiredlifeguards (Supervision Level IIa) during instructional activities, in accordance with Section6-1.23(a)(6) of Subpart 6-1 of the SSC. Instructional activities include, but are not limitedto, learn-to-swim programs, physical education classes and swim team practices. OneSupervision Level III staff must be provided for each required lifeguard engaged ininstructional activities.Accepted Courses(Certifications are valid for the time period specified by the provider, but may not exceedthree years from the date of course completion.)ProviderCertification TitleAmerican Red Cross (ARC) As of 1/1/14, Lifeguard Management (LGM) is onlyoffered online. In-person testing is required andobtained through ARC Lifeguarding Instructors thatare ARC Authorized Providers. Certification expiration date is based on the LGMcertificate, not the in-person testing certificate date. Lifeguard Management – certificationsissued after 12/31/13 must beaccompanied by a separate certificationindicating in-person testing session. Cards issued prior to 1/1/14 without an expirationdate can be accepted for three years from date ofissuance.East Aurora Union Free School District East Aurora Union Free School DistrictLevel Three Aquatic Supervisor CourseBuffalo Public Schools Second Set of EyesIn addition to the training, Level III Aquatic Supervisory staff must: Be a minimum of 18 years; Possess a current American Red Cross Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) or equivalent certification, not to exceed one year; Possess competencies as specified in Section 6-1.31(c)(1)(iii) of the SSC.Page 11
Learn-to-Swim Programsfor NYS Children's CampsFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Subpart 7-2 of the State Sanitary Code allows non-swimmers to enter water that ischest deep or greater when participating in a learn-to-swim program that has beendetermined to use a supervision protocol which protects campers from injury ordrowning. The following programs have been determined to be acceptable:Acceptable Programs*American Red CrossBoy Scouts of AmericaOrchard Park RecreationPADIStarfish AquaticsYMCA Instructors must possess current certification as a progressive swimminginstructor (PSI) in the program being utilized to teach swimming. Qualified lifeguards must supervise learn-to-swim programs. A PSI may notperform lifeguard duties unless currently certified as a qualified lifeguard (see"Aquatic Certification" fact sheet) and he/she is not concurrently performingteaching duties. A Buddy System and Board System (or equivalent) of supervising and checkingbathers must be implemented during all swimming activities including learn-toswim programs.*Children’s camps may utilize learn-to-swim programs that are not listed above to teachswimming at camp; however, non-swimmers must be restricted to water that is less thanchest deep at all times.Page 12
PROGRESSIVE SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR*for NYS Children's CampsFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)A progressive swimming instructor is required to assess the swimming ability of eachcamper prior to allowing the child to participate in aquatic activities.The following courses meet the certification requirements as specified in Section 7-2.5(f)of Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code:Accepted CoursesProviderCertification TitleAmerican Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety InstructorBoy Scouts of America Aquatics Instructor, BSACanadian Red Cross Water Safety InstructorOrchard Park Recreation Western New York Swimming Instructor Western New York Swimming InstructorTrainerPADI PADI Swimming Instructor – certificationsmust indicate specialty program training inboth Stroke and Swim SchoolStarfish Aquatics Institute Starfish Swimming Instructor – certificationsmust indicate specialty program training inboth Stroke and Swim SchoolYMCA YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor*A progressive swimming instructor may not perform lifeguard duties unless currentlycertified as a qualified lifeguard (see "Aquatic Certifications" fact sheet) and theindividual is not concurrently performing instructional duties.Page 13
EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONSfor NYS Children’s CampsFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)Section 3000-c of Public Health Law permits children’s camps to establish an epinephrineauto-injector program to stock and allow specially trained camp staff to use an epinephrineauto-injector device to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (also known as anaphylaxis).Please refer to the Department of Health Fact Sheet entitled “Epinephrine Auto-Injector Use byChildren’s Camps” for more detailed information about establishing an epinephrine autoinjector program at a camp.To participate in an auto-injector program, children’s camp operators must develop, sign andimplement a collaborative agreement with an emergency heath care provider (physician orhospital) who will oversee the camp’s program. The camp’s emergency health care providershould determine which of the following approved courses will be used to train camp staff.Courses require annual recertification.ProviderCertification Title Epinephrine Auto-Injector TrainingAmerican Red Cross Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine AutoInjectorLifesaving Enterprises Epinephrine Auto-Injector TrainingNew York State Department ofHealth Bureau of EmergencyMedical Services* Training Program Outline for Unlicensedor Uncertified Personnel to AdministerEpinephrine by Auto-Injector in LifeThreatening Situations*The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) does not provide training to camp staff;however, their approved training curriculum is available for use by the camp’s emergencyhealth care provider (EHCP) or individual designated by the EHCP to provide the training tocamp staff. BEMS curriculum is available from the BEMS Operations Unit at (518) 402-0996or at training.pdf. Additionally, BEMSPolicy Statement on Epinephrine Auto-Injectors is available f.Page 14
QUALIFIED SWIMMING POOL WATER TREATMENTOPERATOR COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONSfor Operation of NYS Swimming Pools and Recreational Aquatic Spray GroundsFact Sheet – March 2016(Go to www.health.ny.gov to view most current certification list)A qualified swimming pool water treatment operator is required to maintain pools largerthan 3,000 square feet in surface area, or pools disinfected using gas chlorine and allrecreational aquatic spray ground facilities.Qualified swimming pool water treatment operator certifications shall be valid for the timeperiod specified by the certifying agency and must be maintained
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED . Page 3 American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Basic First Aid* Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid* *Certification mus
