You are required to have a valid Adult CPR certification for your original license application.
A few locations to begin your class research would be the:
⚠ CAUTION: The Coast Guard wants the class to be in person. If you find a hybrid or online format, contact the National Maritime Center to confirm its acceptance BEFORE you sign up for that class.
You are required to complete a Basic First Aid course within a year of submitting your application. Even if your First Aid card is still valid, if it has been over 12 months since you obtained it, you will need to renew it.
Here are some recommended locations to start your class research for Basic First Aid:
⚠ CAUTION: The Coast Guard wants the class to be in person. If you find a hybrid or online format, contact the National Maritime Center to confirm its acceptance BEFORE you sign up for that class.
You simply attach a photocopy of your Adult CPR and Basic First Aid card or certificate with the application package. There MUST be a course code or approval number on it. If not, it will be denied by the Coast Guard.
👀 Check out this bulletin the National Maritime Center released on the most common reasons for delays in First Aid and CPR documentation.
When submitting to the Coast Guard and using your license in a professional capacity, you will need a valid Adult CRP and Basic First Aid card.
You do not need to retake a First Aid and CPR class for upgrades or expansions of your existing license. The requirement for providing First Aid and CPR certification only applies when initially applying for your first USCG license.
You do not need to submit a CPR/First Aid card to renew your license, but you will need to have a current one when working with your license.
They can be located within 46 CFR 11.201.
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