Section 19a-113a-1 - Requirement for lifeguards to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation(a) Definitions. As used in this section:(1) "Employed" means used in a capacity of responsibility, whether for financial remuneration or as a volunteer. (2) "Lifeguard" means the person employed at the waterfront who has responsibility for the safety and well-being of persons at a pool, beach, or other swimming facility.(b) Persons who are employed as lifeguards shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the American Safety and Health Institute or an organization using guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care published by the American Heart Association and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.(c) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification-for purposes of this section cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification shall include at least the following components: (1) Methods for clearing the obstructed airway.(2) One rescuer adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(3) Two rescuer adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(4) Infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(5) Child cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 19a-113a-1
Effective March 7, 1989; amended 9/8/2023