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Community Level HeartSaver First Aid with CPR & AED

Community Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED

 

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is an instructor-led, community-focused class designed for laypersons, caregivers, childcare providers, and anyone who wants to learn essential lifesaving skills. No medical background is required.

This course prepares you to:
  • Provide basic first aid
  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults and infants
  • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Relieve choking in adults and infants

This course also meets the requirements for Child Care Provider CPR/First Aid training.

After Course Completion

Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive an email with a link to claim your official AHA Heartsaver eCard (digital certificate).

  • Your certification is not active until you claim your eCard.
  • eCards are sent to the email you used when registering—please ensure it is correct and accessible.
  • All AHA certifications are stored permanently in your AHA account once claimed.
  • eCards are typically issued within 30 days of the course.
  • Maniilaq EMS can assist with eCard issues for the first 90 days after the class.

Click here for the official AHA guide to claiming your eCard.

What to Wear & Physical Requirements

Heartsaver CPR & First Aid includes practical, hands-on skills. You will be practicing CPR on manikins placed on the floor.

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
  • Expect some kneeling, bending, and moderate physical activity.
  • If you have physical limitations or concerns, notify your instructor when you arrive.

Our instructors will do everything possible to accommodate your needs within the AHA course requirements.

Healthcare Provider BLS: Blended Learning Heart Code Skills Check

 

Healthcare Provider BLS – HeartCode Blended Learning Skills Check

 

Northwest Arctic Region EMS is pleased to offer the AHA HeartCode® BLS Skills Check for healthcare providers and clinical support staff. This session completes the hands-on portion required for the AHA BLS Provider certification.

About This Course

HeartCode BLS is the American Heart Association’s blended learning format. Students first complete the online HeartCode BLS module at their own pace, followed by an in-person skills session with an AHA-certified instructor.

During the hands-on portion, students will practice and then demonstrate CPR competency without assistance, prompting, or coaching. Skills checks typically take 45–60 minutes, but we will spend as much time as needed to ensure confidence and proficiency.

Prerequisites (Must Be Completed Before Class)

  • Purchase HeartCode® BLS online: HeartCode BLS | AHA
  • Complete the online HeartCode BLS course.
  • Print and bring your completion certificate to your skills check.
  • Students without proof of completion must reschedule.

Skills Testing Requirements

To pass the in-person exam, students must successfully demonstrate:

  • 1- and 2-rescuer Adult BLS with AED
  • 1- and 2-rescuer Infant BLS

After Successful Completion

You will receive an email with a link to claim your AHA BLS Provider eCard. Your certification is not active until you claim your eCard.

eCards are typically issued within 30 days of class completion. Maniilaq Regional EMS can assist with eCard issues for the first 90 days. Failure to claim your eCard within 90 days may require retaking the course.

Official AHA Guide to Claiming Your eCard — Click Here

Attendance

If you are more than 10 minutes late without prior notification, you will need to reschedule your skills session.

 

Maniilaq Regional EMS
Regional EMS Office – Kotzebue, Alaska
Phone: (907) 442-7241
Email: nicholas.jicha@maniilaq.org

EMT-1 Refresher (24 CME Credits)

Northwest Arctic Region EMS Presents: 

EMT-1 Refresher (24 CME Credits)

EMT Refresher

 

This course is registered with the State of Alaska and recognized for 24 hours of continuing medical education that can be applied towards a student's license renewal. Topics in this course include information on medical terminology, the assessment and treatment of illness and trauma. Skills and topics are focused at the EMT-1 level of practitioners. Required EMT skills checks for renewal will be signed off on by a state licensed EMT instructor. Please be aware of both the renewal requirements and process of applying for renewal. AK-EMT1s (NOT EXPIRED) are required to complete a total of 40 hours of CME per State of Alaska regulations, apply for renewal online, and pay any applicable fees. This is solely the student's responsibility.

 

 Please reference the State of Alaska Recertification FAQ document which can also be accessed on the State of Alaska's Public Portal along with other helpful information regarding your EMS license and certification.

 

 

Interested in completing additional independent online CME opportunities For Free? 

Check out Southern Region EMS Council's website HERE for free online CME opportunities!  

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Emergency Medical Technician I Bridge (EMT I-Bridge)

Emergency Medical Technician I Bridge (EMT-I Bridge)

This EMT-I Bridge course is designed for current ETTs to transition to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The State of Alaska provides reduced classroom hours and curriculum for students with a valid, current ETT certification. Scope of practice, responsibility, and on-scene leadership expand significantly at the EMT level. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight, performing basic interventions with equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Successful course completion makes students eligible to take the State of Alaska EMT certification exams. 

Course Requirements

  • Current, unexpired ETT certification
  • Internet connection
  • Required text (provided)

Attendance

Alaska sets minimum course objectives that must be completed prior to course completion. Each class day includes required content and psychomotor skills; there is no built-in time to make up missed sessions. Punctual attendance is expected. Any student who attends less than 90% of course hours will not be eligible for State testing. If you must miss class, contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss options for meeting objectives.

Course Documentation

Students must provide all prerequisite documentation by the second class session. Ongoing course records (e.g., skills portfolio sheets) are retained by the student until completion, after which the instructor will upload them to the class file and to the State of Alaska as appropriate.

Student Conduct

Students must arrive for all classes and skills sessions free of drugs or alcohol. Anyone appearing under the influence or otherwise impaired will not be permitted to participate and may be immediately dismissed from the course at the instructor’s discretion.

Grading

State-level outcome is Pass/Fail. Formative assessments are provided to help you track progress; if you identify a weak area, please contact your instructor.

Course Completion Requirements

  • Attend at least 90% of class hours
  • Submit all prerequisite documentation
  • Complete the EMT skills portfolio
  • Pass the State written exam with a score of 70% or higher (up to two retests permitted)
  • Complete the State application

Criminal Background Notice

Convictions of a felony or Class A misdemeanor involving crimes against a person (AS 11.41), crimes against public order (AS 11.61), misconduct involving controlled substances (AS 11.71), or DUI/refusal offenses (AS 28.35.030–.032) may result in the State revoking, suspending, or refusing to issue EMT certification. Certain older convictions may not prevent licensure depending on time elapsed and offense severity. If you have questions, please contact the Maniilaq EMS Office confidentially at (907) 442-7241. (See FAQs.)

Emergency Trauma Technician Initial Course (ETTI)

 

Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) – Initial Course

Northwest Arctic Region EMS is proud to offer the Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) Initial Course, taught by State of Alaska– certified instructors. ETT training is widely used across Alaska and can be tailored to meet the needs of communities, high school programs, Community Health Aide Practitioners (CHAP), and industry partners.

This class is intended for students who have never completed ETT certification or for those whose previous ETT card is expired by more than 12 months and are no longer eligible for renewal. The course includes the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers, and both ETT and BLS certifications are valid for two years from the date of issue.

About Your AHA BLS Certification

AHA eCards are issued within 30 days of course completion. Maniilaq Regional EMS can assist with eCard questions within the first 90 days. If an eCard is not claimed within 90 days, students may be required to retake the course.

Official AHA Guide to Claiming Your eCard — Click Here

 

Attendance

Alaska requires completion of all course objectives to be eligible for State testing. Attendance of at least 90% of course hours is mandatory. There is no built-in time to make up missed classes, and punctuality is expected. If you must miss class, contact the instructor immediately to discuss possible options for meeting objectives.

Student Conduct

Students must arrive for all classes and skills sessions free of drugs or alcohol. Anyone appearing under the influence or otherwise impaired will not be permitted to participate and may be immediately dismissed from the course at the instructor’s discretion.

Maniilaq Regional EMS
Regional EMS Office – Kotzebue, Alaska
Phone: (907) 442-7241
Email: nicholas.jicha@maniilaq.org

Emergency Trauma Technician Refresher (ETTR)

Emergency Trauma Technician (ETTR) – Refresher Course

 

Northwest Arctic Region EMS is pleased to offer the Emergency Trauma Technician Refresher Course (ETTR). This course is designed for students who have previously completed an ETT course and are seeking renewal of their certification.

Students are eligible to renew at any time while their ETT certification is current, and for up to 12 months after expiration. This course also includes the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers. Both ETT and BLS certifications are valid for two years from the date they are issued.

About Your AHA BLS eCard

You do not have an active BLS certification until you claim your eCard through the American Heart Association (AHA). eCard links will be sent to the email address you provide during online registration, so please make sure that email is correct and accessible.

Once claimed, all of your AHA certifications (such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) are stored in your AHA account and can be downloaded as PDFs whenever you need them.

AHA eCards are typically issued within 30 days of the class completion date. Maniilaq Regional EMS is happy to assist if you have questions or problems claiming your eCard during the first 90 days. If you do not claim your eCard within that time, you may be required to retake the course.

Official AHA Guide to Claiming Your eCard — Click Here

 

Attendance

Alaska requires completion of all course objectives to be eligible for State testing. Attendance of at least 90% of course hours is mandatory. There is no built-in time to make up missed classes, and punctuality is expected. If you must miss class, contact the instructor immediately to discuss possible options for meeting objectives.

Student Conduct

Students must arrive for all classes and skills sessions free of drugs or alcohol. Anyone appearing under the influence or otherwise impaired will not be permitted to participate and may be immediately dismissed from the course at the instructor’s discretion.

 

Maniilaq Regional EMS
Regional EMS Office – Kotzebue, Alaska
Phone: (907) 442-7241
Email: nicholas.jicha@maniilaq.org

EMS BLITZ WEEK

EMS BLITZ WEEK

Community Emergency Response Training

EMS BLITZ WEEK is a regional training initiative designed to strengthen community-level emergency response across the Northwest Arctic. During designated training weeks, a certified EMS instructor will travel to each village and spend 24 hours providing focused, practical instruction in basic emergency response skills.

This course introduces the fundamentals of community emergency care and serves as an entry point into Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) training. Participants will learn how community members can organize, stabilize, and assist during medical emergencies while supporting local CHA/Ps and responding agencies.

What You Will Learn

  • Basic scene organization and safety principles
  • Initial patient assessment and stabilization
  • Patient packaging and preparation for transport
  • Effective teamwork during community emergencies
  • How to pursue further EMS or ETT training opportunities

Who Should Attend

Community members age 16 and older who are interested in learning how to respond effectively during a medical emergency are encouraged to participate. No prior medical experience is required.

Whether you are exploring a future in EMS, considering CHA/P pathways, or simply want to be prepared to help a neighbor in need, this course provides practical, hands-on training that can make a meaningful difference in your community.

Participant Expectations

To ensure a safe and productive learning environment, all participants must arrive sober and prepared to engage respectfully in training activities. This course includes hands-on skills practice and requires clear judgment, cooperation, and a willingness to learn.

Any participant who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave immediately. Maintaining a professional, focused, and respectful atmosphere is essential to the success of this training and the safety of all attendees.

All dates and times are subject to weather and flight conditions. A VHF announcement will be made the day of class once instructors have safely arrived in the community and give exact times and location for class. 

Registration information will be used to send important updates via text message. 

If you would like to attend, please sign up using the registration link below for your community and you will recieve updates and notifications. 

Contact Us

NWAR-EMS, Maniilaq Association
 PO Box 256
Kotzebue, AK 99752

phone (907)442-7241