First Aid and CPR Certification
Intended audience
This course is required for University personnel who are expected to provide first aid in the workplace. Training is required initially, and retraining is required every two (2) years.
For UW students seeking training for personal or voluntary purposes, free American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification is available through the University of Washington Emergency Medical Services.
Description
This course teaches how to provide Adult/Child/Infant CPR, use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and give first aid for fractures, respiratory failure, and environmental emergencies such as bites, stings, hypothermia, and heat stroke. The course also addresses shock, heart conditions, and Good Samaritan laws. Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time to check in.
Regulations and resources
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.