AED Training Is Now a Required Part of All USCG-Approved First Aid/CPR Classes

On December 1st, 2023, all USCG approved First Aid and CPR courses are now required to include AED. We will help you verify your training.

2 mins read・Jan 18, 2024

The USCG is very picky when it comes to what is printed on your course certificate, and due to a recent change in course requirements for First Aid/CPR, schools have had to change the wording on their course certificates.

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The requirements for USCG-approved First Aid and CPR classes were updated to include AED effective December 1, 2023.

AED device in a wall-mounted case, highlighting the new USCG requirement for AED training in First Aid/CPR classes.

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