Yes, but you need to make sure your document has the specific course code (HSINST-203). This is found on the USCG/NMC-approved “Recognition of Participation” (ROP) document for HSI / American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) / Medic First Aid / EMS Safety.
CPR and First Aid courses taken from an HSI / American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) / Medic First Aid / EMS Safety provider are accepted by the USCG but getting the right documentation sometimes causes confusion.
The USCG will only accept a USCG Approved Course Certificate with the specific course code (HSINST-203) for HSI / American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) / Medic First Aid / EMS Safety. They will not accept just a copy of your CPR/ FA card.
How do I get my USCG/NMC-approved “Recognition of Participation” (ROP) document that has the code (HSINST-203) on it from my HSI / American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) / Medic First Aid / EMS Safety Provider?
You need to ask your instructor to take the following steps and provide you with a USCG/NMC-approved “Recognition of Participation” (ROP) document that has the code (HSINST-203) on it.
- Log into their instructor portal
- Locate the ASHI and MEDIC First Aid USCG ROPs inside their instructor portal
- Download the ASHI and MEDIC First Aid USCG ROPs inside their instructor portal
- Email you the pdf of the USCG/NMC-approved “Recognition of Participation” (ROP) document
Here’s a blog post from ASHI for your instructor if they run into any issues: https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/adhering-to-program-approval-stipulations-why-it-matters
You know you have the right thing when it has your name, the code HSINST-203, the date you completed the course and your instructor's name on it.
I've got my USCG/NMC-approved “Recognition of Participation” (ROP) document that has the code (HSINST-203) on it now what do I do?
If you are using MM-SEAS
Add it into the system, let us know and we will handle the rest.
If you are not using MM-SEAS and you got an Awaiting Information (AI) Letter
Send it to the USCG at iasknmc@uscg.mil with your Last Name, MMC number and Application ID in the subject line and body of the email.
If you are not using MM-SEAS and you are submitting your application
Include it in your complete package when you submit through Navita, the National Maritime Center’s online system, and name the file with your Last Name, MMC number and Application ID.
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About the author
Nate Gilman is President and Co-Founder of MM-SEAS. He hawsepiped from the deck to a 3rd Mate Unlimited license with full STCW compliance over more than 15 years at sea, and is a veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps. He works directly with the National Maritime Center, USCG-approved training schools, and vessel operators on credentialing policy, and writes on sea service documentation, evaluation standards, and how mariners move up the license ladder.
