New York A05371 mandates telecommunicator CPR training for 911 call-takers and dispatchers.

New York A05371 requires all 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training. This training includes recognizing signs of cardiac arrest, providing CPR instructions to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services, and using automated external defibrillators when appropriate. Employees hired before the effective date must complete the training within eighteen months, while those hired afterward must complete it within twelve months of their start date. Annual follow-up training is also required.

New York A05371 mandates telecommunicator CPR training for 911 call-takers and dispatchers.

New York A05371 requires all 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training. This training includes recognizing signs of cardiac arrest, providing CPR instructions to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services, and using automated external defibrillators when appropriate. Employees hired before the effective date must complete the training within eighteen months, while those hired afterward must complete it within twelve months of their start date. Annual follow-up training is also required.