CPR Requirements

All actively licensed optometrists in Oregon must maintain continuous CPR certification as a condition of licensure.

Overview – What CPR Certification Is Required

• Initial licensure requires completion of a hands-on CPR course that includes a skills demonstration.
• After initial licensure, online CPR courses are acceptable to the Board.
• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required for license renewal.
• CPR courses do not count toward continuing education (CE) credit.

How to Document CPR Certification

1. Complete an acceptable CPR certification course.
2. Obtain a CPR certification card showing current status.
3. Submit a copy of the CPR card with your initial license application.
4. For renewals or updated CPR certifications, upload documentation through your licensing account.

Accredited CPR Course Providers

The following accredited CPR course providers are accepted by the Oregon Board of Optometry. For improved readability and accessibility, providers are grouped by course delivery type.

In-Person and Blended Courses

• American Heart Association (hands-on component required for initial licensure)
• American Red Cross
• Cintas
  
• Salem First Aid and CPR Center (in-person only)
• Cascade Training Center
  
• Be a Life Saver
  
• Enjoy CPR
  
• The World Institute of Safety
  
• TDR Safety Training
  
• Salem First Aid and CPR Center (in-person only)
  
• Wilderness Medical Associates International (only Wilderness First Responder Course qualifies)
  

National and Regional Training Organizations

• ACLS Certification Institute
• ACLS Medical Training
• ACLS Training Center
• American CPR Care Association
• American Health Care Academy (Healthcare Provider Combo / CPR / AED)
• American Health Training
• American Safety & Health Institute
• Community 911 Training (Massachusetts)

Online / Hybrid Courses (Post-Licensure Acceptable)

• CPR Certified Indigo Medical Training (online-only program)
• CPR Certification Institute
• CPR Today (online-only program)
• National CPR Association (online-only; BLS category required)
  
• National CPR Foundation
  
• National Health & Safety Association
• Essential CPR
  
• NewLifeCPR (online-only; BLS course required)
• American Academy of CPR and First Aid (Must be Health Care Provider CPR program)
  
• Health Solutions for America
  
• Pacific Medical Training
• International CPR Institute
• Learntastic Solutions LLC
  
• Advanced Medical Certification
  
• Pro CPR
• Pro Med Certification
• ProTrainings
  
• Simple CPR
  

Where to Get Help

If you have questions about CPR requirements or whether a specific course or provider is acceptable, please contact Oregon Board of Optometry staff.