How will I receive my certification?

We will email your PDF certification card to the address you provided immediately after you complete the course.

Is online training an approved way to earn a certification?

Yes. Training online is not only an approved way to earn your certification but also saves you time. Our clients range from nurses, dentists, physicians, chiropractors, teachers, foster parents, industrial workers, healthcare professionals, and many others. You are responsible for asking your employer if they accept online certifications.

How long is each course?

Courses range in duration as they are self-paced, but you can expect courses to take up to 2hrs.

What if I fail a quiz?

You may retry each quiz as many times as necessary to pass.

How long does my certification last?

Your certification lasts for two years.

Are your certificates approved by my employer and/or the state?

Our certification and coursework align with AHA and ECC/ILCOR guidelines. You are responsible for confirming with your employer whether they accept online certifications.

What are my payment options?

Our automated system uses PayPal’s Purchase Protection and Anti-Fraud Technology for consumers and businesses. This added layer of security offers both parties greater confidence in the transaction process. Or, you can pay with a debit or credit card without creating a PayPal account.

I didn’t receive my certificate. How can I obtain it?

If you didn’t receive your Certificate, it’s possible the certificate was caught by your spam folder or blocked by a firewall. Please contact us and we’ll send you a copy of your certificate.

Requirements for CPR & First Aid Training and Certification for Assisted Living Facilities in Washington

To obtain an accredited 2-year certification for CPR and First Aid certification for assisted living facilities in Washington, you may register with Health Solutions of America.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Refer to the official requirements from the Washington State Legislature, First Aid and CPR – WAC 388-112A-0720.

Type of Training

Type of Training	ALF Administrator or Designee	ALF LTC Worker	Is DSHS Required to Approve Curriculum?
First Aid and CPR 388-112A-0720	Within 30 days of date of hire	Within 30 days of their date of hire	NO

WAC 388-112A-0720

What Are the CPR and First-Aid Training Requirements?

1. Adult Family Homes

(a) 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.
(b) Licensed nurses who work in adult family homes must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within thirty 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.
(c) Adult family home long-term care workers must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and first-aid card or certificate as follows:
- (i) Within thirty 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; or
- (ii) 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.
(d) The form of the first-aid or CPR card or certificate may be electronic or printed.

2. Assisted Living Facilities

(a) 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 thirty days of their date of hire.
(b) Licensed nurses working in an assisted living facility must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within thirty days of their date of hire.
(c) The form of the first-aid or CPR card or certificate may be electronic or printed.

3. Enhanced Services Facilities

(a) 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 thirty days of their date of hire.
(b) Licensed nurses working in an enhanced services facility must have and maintain a valid CPR card or certificate within thirty days of their date of hire.
(c) The form of the first-aid or CPR card or certificate may be electronic or printed.

Get Started with CPR and First Aid Certification for Assisted Living Facilities

Ensuring your staff meets CPR and First Aid certification for assisted living facilities requirements is not just about compliance—it’s about protecting lives. Washington regulations clearly mandate that administrators, long-term care workers, and licensed nurses must obtain certification within thirty days of hire.

Ready to certify your team? Visit Health Solutions of America to register for approved courses and meet all Washington state requirements for CPR and First Aid certification for assisted living facilities.