Requirements for CPR & First Aid Training and Certification for Assisted Living Facilities in Utah

To obtain an accredited 2-year CPR certification for assisted living facilities in Utah, you must complete your training in person with a licensed instructor. This certification includes CPR, AED, and First Aid training and is required for compliance with state health care regulations.

To set up a group training for your company, you may email us.

Health and Human Services – Health Care Facility Licensing

Rule 270: Assisted Living Facilities

  • R432. Health and Human Services, Health Care Facility Licensing
  • R432-270. Assisted Living Facilities

R432-270-1. Legal Authority

This rule is authorized by Section 26B-2-202.

R432-270-2. Purpose

This rule establishes the licensing and operational standards for assisted living facilities. Assisted living is intended to enable an individual experiencing functional impairments to receive 24-hour personal and health-related services in a place of residence with enough structure to meet the care needs in a safe manner.

R432-270-3. Compliance and Responsibility

The licensee shall comply with each section of Rule R432-270.

R432-270-4. Definitions

  1. Section R432-1-3 additionally applies.
  2. “Activities of Daily Living” (ADL) means those personal functional activities required for an individual for continued well-being, including:
    1. Personal grooming, including oral hygiene and denture care
    2. Dressing
    3. Bathing
    4. Toileting and toilet hygiene
    5. Eating and nutrition
    6. Administration of medication
    7. Transferring, ambulation, and mobility
  3. ADLs are divided into the following levels:
    1. Assistance: The resident can perform some part of an ADL but cannot do it entirely alone.
    2. Dependent: The resident cannot perform any part of an ADL and it is done entirely by someone else.
    3. Independent: The resident can perform the ADL without help.
  4. “Adult Day Care” means the care and support to three or more functionally impaired adults through a comprehensive program that provides a variety of social, recreational, and related support services in a licensed health care setting.
  5. “Assessment” means documentation of each resident’s ability or current condition in the following areas:
    1. Memory and daily decision-making ability
    2. Ability to communicate effectively with others
    3. Physical functioning and ability to perform ADLs
    4. Continence
    5. Mood and behavior patterns
    6. Weight loss
    7. Medication use and the ability to self-medicate
    8. Special treatments and procedure
    9. Medical diagnoses that relate to ADL status, behavior status, medical treatments, or risk of death
    10. Leisure patterns and interests
    11. Assistive devices
    12. Prosthetics
  6. “Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)” refers to certification issued after completion of an in-person course, including skills testing and evaluation on-site with a licensed instructor. This requirement underscores the importance of in-person CPR certification for assisted living facilities to ensure residents receive timely, competent emergency care.

Getting Started with CPR Certification for Assisted Living Facilities

Proper training is not just a regulatory requirement—it ensures that your staff can respond swiftly in emergencies and protect the well-being of your residents. Meeting Utah’s training standards for CPR and First Aid helps you maintain compliance and instills confidence in your level of care.

Ready to get started with Health Solutions of America? Schedule your in-person CPR certification for assisted living facilities by contacting us today by sending us an email.