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CPR Certification in Washington
Whether you need CPR certification for your job, to meet school requirements, or for personal preparedness, Washington has accredited training centers offering American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and ASHI classes. Most classes include hands-on skills practice and take between 2–6 hours to complete. Certifications are typically valid for two years.
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CPR & First Aid Requirements in Washington
Washington state mandates that all childcare staff counted in staff-to-child ratios complete adult and pediatric First Aid, adult and pediatric CPR, and infant CPR training, with a live hands-on component demonstrated in front of a certified instructor either in-person or remotely. Under RCW 28A.230.179, schools must provide CPR instruction to students. Coaches in public middle and high schools must hold current certification. The state accepts certifications from AHA, Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute, and other nationally recognized programs, with two-year renewal periods.
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Washington mandates that all childcare staff counted in staff-to-child ratios complete adult/pediatric First Aid, adult/pediatric CPR, and infant CPR training, including live hands-on demonstration (in-person or remotely) with a certified instructor. RCW 28A.230.179 requires CPR instruction in schools. Accepted training providers include ARC, AHA, Health and Safety Institute, and other nationally recognized programs. Teacher CPR is set by individual districts.