Certifications
Whether you’re new to the community or simply want to pursue a new hobby, the YMCA brings together people who love to learn.
We offer certification courses in CPR & First Aid, Babysitting, and more! You’ll learn right alongside others from your community who share your interests.
To view all program guides, click here.
Babysitting-West Washington
This course will teach participants the proper knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly care for infants and children. They will also learn about best practices when babysitting and basic first aid.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/24/25 | 11/16/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 70.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/20/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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10/18/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Register Closes 10/16/2026 |
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11/15/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Register Closes 11/13/2026 |
CPR Professional-Basic Life Support-West Washington
The ASHI CPR Pro course will teach participants CPR and AED skills for individual and two person rescues. This course is meant for professional occupations where more advanced CPR skills are required. This is a 2 year certification.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/24/25 | 8/24/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
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08/23/26
WW Conference Room - Su - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Register Closes 08/21/2026 |
Home Alone Safety-West Washington
Participants in this class will learn about how to be safe when walking home alone or when they are at home alone. It will include topics such as danger recognition, fire safety, answering the door and phone when home alone, and some basic first aid. Parents/Guardians will be asked to join us for the last 30 minutes of class, and participants will take home a safety workbook.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 11/24/25 | 12/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/18/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 09/16/2026 |
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10/16/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 10/14/2026 |
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11/13/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 11/11/2026 |
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12/11/26
WW Conference Room - Fr - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 12/09/2026 |