First Aid and CPR
Either American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid and
CPR training is required for the original issue of a USCG license and it is
one of the four elements required for STCW 95 Basic Safety Training.
When used to satisfy the requirements for the original issue of a license
the training must have been completed no more than one year prior to
the date of the application.
First Aid training certificates must be dated within one year of the date of
the application.
CPR training certificates must be from the American Red Cross or
American Heart Association or another USCG approved training program
and must be dated within one year of the date of the application.
Columbia Pacific Maritime Courses
First Aid & CPR course
Any applicant who has successfully completed your 8-Hour First
Aid & CPR course will satisfy the Basic Safety - Elementary First Aid
training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3 of the
STCW Code and 46 CFR 11.202(b)(3); AND if presented within one
year of the date of training, the First Aid & CPR training
requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(e)(1)(ii) and 10.205(e)(2)(iii) for
original issuance of an officer endorsement.
Standard First Aid and CPR training provided through Columbia Pacific
Maritime use the American Red Cross training course. The course can be
scheduled as a evening course for our license students or as a day class
for one or more students.
Call (503) 841-6066 to reserve space in the class or to discuss the
scheduling options.

