Deadline Extensions

May 27, 2021

ExtensionActive applications that are currently in process will receive an extended deadline to December 31, 2021. New applications submitted between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021, will also have an extended deadline to December 31, 2021. Your application will automatically reflect the extended deadline. If you have any questions about the extension for your application, please contact our Customer Service Department at cdafeedback@cdacouncil.org.

We are accepting online training through June 1, 2021, to meet the First Aid and Infant and Child CPR requirement for initial and renewal CDA® applications.

Visit our We’re Here for You site for additional updates.

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