California § 856

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 856, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 856.

(a) (1) A person licensed pursuant to this division who is required to complete continuing education units as a condition of renewing his or her license may, once per renewal cycle, apply one unit of continuing education credit, pursuant to paragraph (2), towards that requirement for attending a course that results in the licensee becoming a certified instructor of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or the proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). (2) A licensee may only apply continuing education credit for attending one of the following courses: (A) An instructional program developed by the American Heart Association. (B) An instructional program developed by the American Red Cross. (C) An instructional program that is nationally recognized and based on the most current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for the performance of CPR and the use of an AED. (b) A person licensed pursuant to this division who is required to complete continuing education units as a condition of renewing his or her license may, once per renewal cycle, apply up to two units of continuing education credit towards that requirement for conducting CPR or AED training sessions for employees of school districts and community college districts in the state. (c) For purposes of this section, “unit” means any measurement for continuing education, such as hours or course credits. (d) This section shall only apply to a person licensed under this division if the applicable licensing board’s laws or regulations establishing continuing education requirements include the courses or activities described in subdivisions (a) and (b).

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 856

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 856 cover?

Section 856 is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 856?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 856" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 856 apply to my situation?

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