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Washington, DC · GWU Campus
CPR & First Aid Training in Washington, DC
Take CPR classes in Washington, DC with Respond and Rescue. We teach BLS for healthcare providers and Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid. Our DC classes run in the GW University Student Center on the GWU campus, right by Foggy Bottom Metro.
CPR classes near you in DC: The Student Center is steps from Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro, so it is an easy trip from Georgetown, Dupont Circle, the West End, Downtown, Capitol Hill and Rosslyn.
★ 5.0 on Google · Card the same day · Red Cross · HSI · Top 10% HSI Training Center
Upcoming Classes in DC
Pick a date and book your seat. Classes are capped at 6, so they fill up.
BLS for Healthcare Providers (Blended) · Foggy Bottom, GWUBook →Fri, Oct 9 · 10 AM–12 PM
BLS for Healthcare Providers (Blended) · Foggy Bottom, GWUBook →Sat, Oct 10 · 9 AM
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (Blended), adult-only option available · Foggy Bottom, GWUBook →Thu, Oct 15 · 6:30–8:30 PM
BLS for Healthcare Providers (Blended) · Foggy Bottom, GWUBook →
Every week: BLS Thursday evenings and Friday mornings, plus a Saturday morning class.
Choose Your Class
Blended: do the online part at home, then about two hours of hands-on skills with us.
Red Cross · Healthcare
For nurses, dental staff, EMTs and nursing students.
Red Cross · Childcare & schools
For childcare staff, teachers, coaches and parents. Now running Fridays at 1pm.
Red Cross · Most jobs
The standard card for work, school and safety teams.
HSI · Red Cross · Instructors
Teach CPR, First Aid and BLS yourself. HSI and Red Cross instructor courses.
CPR Classes in Washington, DC – Respond and Rescue
Location: GW University Student Center, Room G12 (Ground Floor)
Address: 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Looking for CPR training in DC? We run small, hands-on classes for individuals, healthcare workers and teams. Classes are capped at 6 students, so you get real practice time and plenty of instructor attention.
We run BLS on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings, and First Aid/CPR/AED on Saturday mornings. You get your certification card the same day.
Why Choose Our CPR Classes in Washington, DC?
- Easy to get to: steps from Foggy Bottom–GWU Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines).
- Small classes: 6 students max, so you get hands-on time with the manikins and AED trainers.
- Recognized certifications: American Red Cross and HSI courses.
- Flexible options: public classes, private groups and on-site training at your workplace.
Reserve Your Spot
Seats are limited, so book today and join the lifesavers Respond and Rescue has trained across the DMV.
How to Find Our CPR Classes in Washington, DC (GW Student Center)
Location: GW University Student Center, Room G12 (Ground Floor)
Address: 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Metro (recommended)
Take the Blue, Orange or Silver line to Foggy Bottom–GWU. The Student Center is a short walk from the station on 21st Street NW.
When you arrive
Head to Room G12 on the ground floor. The building is open to the public, and your instructor will contact you before class with directions. They will come let you in. Your booking confirmation has the number.
Driving and parking
Street parking around campus is limited. Nearby garages in Foggy Bottom are the easiest option.
Book your DC CPR class. Spots are limited and classes fill fast.
CPR Certification & Workplace Safety Training in Washington DC
Respond and Rescue is a trusted provider of CPR certification, workplace safety training and First Aid classes in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. Our OSHA-aligned CPR and AED training helps businesses stay compliant and gives employees the skills to respond with confidence in a real emergency.
CPR & First Aid Training for Businesses in Washington DC
We also teach on-site CPR classes for businesses, so your team trains without leaving the office. Whether you run an office, a healthcare practice, a school or an industrial site, our instructors shape each class around your team and your safety needs.
Comprehensive Workplace Safety Solutions
In addition to CPR certification, we offer businesses essential safety solutions, including:
AED sales & maintenance – Keep your workplace equipped with a ready-to-use AED
First aid & emergency response training – Tailored to your industry’s risks
Flexible scheduling – Choose on-site or blended training with minimal disruption
Why Choose Respond and Rescue CPR Training for Businesses?
So far, we have trained teams at offices, schools, hotels and healthcare providers across the DMV. We come to your site or host your group at one of our locations. Either way, every student leaves with a nationally recognized card.