New York S07261 mandates telecommunicator CPR training for 911 call-takers and dispatchers.

New York S07261 requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training. This training includes recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls, providing instructions for initiating CPR to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch, and using automated external deflators when available and appropriate. All 911 call-takers and dispatchers employed before the effective date of this section must complete the training within twelve months of the effective date and annually thereafter.

New York S07261 mandates telecommunicator CPR training for 911 call-takers and dispatchers.

New York S07261 requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training. This training includes recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls, providing instructions for initiating CPR to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch, and using automated external deflators when available and appropriate. All 911 call-takers and dispatchers employed before the effective date of this section must complete the training within twelve months of the effective date and annually thereafter.