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Captain Ready

USCG-Accepted CPR & First Aid Certification for Boat Captains & the Marine Industry

Captain Ready Training

Are You Captain Ready?

Finish Strong CPR offers the Treasure Coast's only CPR & First Aid program built specifically for Florida's marine industry. Whether you are applying for your OUPV/Six-Pack, Master, or Merchant Mariner Credential, we provide exactly what the National Maritime Center (NMC) requires in one efficient class.

The USCG Compliance Picture

Applicants for original Officer Endorsements must present BOTH of the following to the National Maritime Center:

  • Requirement 1 - CPR: A valid CPR card from a nationally recognized provider (AHA (American Heart Association), Red Cross, ASHI).
  • Requirement 2 - First Aid: Certificate of completion from a USCG-accepted First Aid course completed within the last 12 months - with the correct USCG course code.

The AHA (American Heart Association) Heartsaver First Aid with CPR AED course (USCG course code AMERHA-216) satisfies both requirements in a single class. Captain Ready uses this exact curriculum.

COMMON MISTAKE: A standard AHA (American Heart Association) BLS or CPR/AED card alone does NOT satisfy the First Aid requirement. Many applicants arrive at the NMC with only a CPR card and get rejected. Captain Ready issues the correct certificate with the USCG course code AMERHA-216.

What Captain Ready Covers

CPR & Emergency Response

  • Adult CPR with AED technique
  • Rescue breathing & bag-valve-mask
  • Relief of choking (conscious/unconscious)
  • Cardiac & stroke recognition
  • Opioid-associated emergencies
  • AED operation on vessels

First Aid - Marine Focus

  • Severe bleeding control
  • Trauma: falls & deck accidents
  • Heat emergencies (critical for FL)
  • Cold emergencies & hypothermia
  • Marine-specific injuries (hooks, stings)
  • VHF Radio & Mayday protocols

Format Options

Format A - In-Person Group Class: 4-6 hours of hands-on instruction. Ideal for charter crews, marina staff, and students of Chapman School or Sea School.

Format B - Online HeartCode + In-Person Skills: Complete the video portion at home (2-3 hrs) and walk in for a proctored skills assessment (under 2 hrs). Perfect for busy offshore mariners.

Course Specifics

Certification Issued AHA (American Heart Association) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (USCG Code AMERHA-216)
USCG Acceptance Approved for all initial Officer Endorsements
Class Size Max 10 Students - Instructor Led
Location Stuart / Port St. Lucie / Palm Beach
AHA (American Heart Association) eCard Delivery Issued Same Day
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Group pricing available for marina crews & dive operations (6+ students).