Applying CPR/First Aid Training Hours as CE

CPR and first-aid training must meet the standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Under OSHA guidelines, the training must include hands-on skills development through the use of mannequins or trainee partners. Learn more about OSHA standards. Trainees must successfully complete any associated written and skills demonstration tests

CPR and First Aid Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply my CPR and first-aid training to my continuing education (CE) requirements?

CPR and First Aid training may be used for 3 hours of CE only when the class meets OSHA standards and the following requirements.

  • The class must be taken in person. No online training certificates/cards will be accepted.
  • The CE hours must be used for the year when class was taken, based on trainee's birthdate timeline for CE completion.

DSHS does not approve CPR or first aid training and there is no unique CE Approval code.

What documentation is required to prove CPR and first-aid completion?

The CPR and first-aid card or certificate must be electronic or printed.

  • The training organization's name and logo is clearly printed on the training completion card or certificate.
  • The card must be signed and dated by the trainer.

What are the CPR and first-aid training requirements for long-term care workers?

Individual Providers

  • Individual providers are not required to take CPR and first aid training.
  • All individual provider training, including CE, must be taken through the SEIU 775 Benefits Group.

Adult Family Homes

  • Adult family home applicants, providers, entity representatives, and resident managers must have and maintain a valid CPR and first-aid card or certificate before they obtain a license.
  • Adult family home long-term care workers must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and first-aid card or certificate as follows:
    • Within 30 days of beginning to provide care for residents if directly supervised by a fully qualified long-term care worker with a valid first-aid and CPR card or certificate
    • Before providing care for residents, if not directly supervised by a fully qualified long-term care worker with a valid first-aid and CPR card or certificate.
  • Licensed nurses who work in adult family homes must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within 30 days of their date of hire. If the licensed nurse is an adult family home provider or resident manager, they must obtain the valid CPR card or certificate prior to providing care for residents

Assisted Living Facilities

  • Assisted living facility administrators who provide direct care and long-term care workers must have and maintain a valid CPR and first-aid card or certificate within 30 days of their date of hire.
  • Licensed nurses working in assisted living facility must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within 30 days of their date of hire.

Enhanced Services Facilities

  • Enhanced services facility administrators and long-term care workers who provide direct care must have and maintain a valid CPR and first-aid card or certificate within 30 days of their date of hire.
  • Licensed nurses working in an enhanced services facility must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within 30 days of their date of hire.