Course Description

Fee: $45.00
Certification valid for two years
Class Time Offered: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Offered monthly on Saturdays throughout the year.
Age Requirement: Open to ages 14 and older

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One is proud to offer community CPR, AED, and First Aid certification courses through the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI). ASHI programs are nationally recognized and designed to provide high‑quality, easy‑to-understand training for community members, businesses, and organizations.

What the Certification Covers

• Adult, child, and infant CPR
• How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Recognizing and responding to heart emergencies and choking
• First Aid for common injuries and sudden illnesses
• How to stay safe and manage an emergency scene until professional help arrives

Who Should Take This Course?

• Parents, caregivers, and babysitters
• Teachers, coaches, and childcare providers
• Workplace teams and safety committees
• Community members who want to be prepared to help others

No prior medical training is required. Participants must be at least 14 years old — those ages 14–17 will need a parent or guardian's contact information at registration.

Certification Details

• Certification is valid for 2 years
• Courses are led by Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One’s trained instructors
• Participants receive an official ASHI certification card upon successful completion

Why It Matters

Emergencies happen without warning. Learning CPR, AED use, and First Aid empowers you to act quickly and confidently, potentially saving the life of someone you know and love. ASHI’s evidence‑based, practical approach ensures you gain skills that are easy to learn, remember, and use in real‑world situations.