As of September 1, 2010, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) will be implementing new training regulations for merchant mariners and operators of uninspected passenger vessels (such as charter fishing guides and tour boat operators).

Read the USCG Policy Change

In order to meet USCG requirements, we have designed a special USCG Recognition of Participation document to be included with any submission of a Certification Card. The USCG Recognition of Participation document is not a certificate of successful completion and does not replace a Certification Card.

This document must be completed and distributed in addition to the Certification Card to every individual who successfully completes the USCG-approved ASHI or MEDIC First Aid course. The USCG has been notified of our certification policies and has approved the Recognition of Participation document. A merchant mariner that does not provide both a Certification Card and the new Recognition of Participation document will have his/her first aid/CPR certification credentials rejected.

The new document is available for printing in the USCG Appendix in the updated version of the Training Center Administrative Manual (TCAM).

Sign in to the TC Manager/Instructor Portal to download the TCAM.