First Aid, CPR & Pathogen Awareness
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 118.04(3)(c) requires that all SAR personnel possess knowledge in first aid for the control of bleeding, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bone immobilization, protection from the elements, and protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The exact content, length, and refresher cycle has been interpreted through an agreement of King County Sheriff's Office, and the unit leaders of King County Search and Rescue Association.
Due to the ubiquitous inclusion of bloodborne pathogen awareness within first aid classes, it will be assumed that anyone holding a current first aid card has also satisfied their bloodborne pathogen requirement.
Initial – This eight-hour Community First Aid and CPR class covers basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and bloodborne pathogen awareness. There are no pre-requisites for this class. The certification for this requirement expires two-years after the date of the class.
Refresher – This four-hour challenge-refresher will recertify a person who has already taken an initial-class and holds a First Aid/CPR card no more than 3-months past its expiration date. Participants are expected to already be proficient in their first aid and CPR skills before the start of class.
Last updated on March 21, 2008.