Certification
RHODE ISLAND REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETIC COACH
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 16-11-1.1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island requires that all athletic coaches
be properly certified PRIOR to being employed in an educational setting which requires
certification.
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM: Please TYPE or PRINT. All questions must be answered
accurately and completely. Entry of false information could result in denial or
revocation of your certificate.
CERTIFICATION PROCESSING FEE: A money order or personal check for $25.00, payable
to the GENERAL TREASURER, State of Rhode Island, must accompany each application. No
application will be evaluated without the fee. THE FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
DOCUMENTATION: Attach a copy of the FRONT and BACK of your first aid card
showing you completed a Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety course, (formerly
Standard First Aid) OR Sports Safety Training First Aid basics within 3 years
of the date of application.
OR
Attach an official record of one of the following courses (completed within 3 years
of the date of application) approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education:
Course entitled "Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries"
EMT (photocopy of current card/license)
Physician (photocopy of current license)
Nurse (photocopy of current card/license)
Sports Medicine First Aid
Sport Safety Training with Adult and Child CPR
First Responder course - American Medical Response of Massachusetts
National Safety Council First Aid Institute
EMP America - Medic First Aid
Outdoor Emergency Care (formerly Winter Emergency Care) - National Ski Patrol
URI-Lifeguard Corps Basic First Aid and CPR Course
American Red Cross Emergency Response Course #3216
Public Safety Specialist - Basic First Aid
Health Care Provider - American Heart Association - Standard First Aid/CPR
American Heart Association - HS/FACTS Program
RETURN THE APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTATION TO:
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Teacher Preparation, Certification and
Professional Development
255 Westminster Street, Shepard Building
Providence, RI 02903-3400
Phone: (401) 222-4600
TDD/Voice: 222-4600, ext. 1-2011