ETT
Entry-level Emergency Trauma Technician training for high school students, Community Health Aide Practitioners, and rural community members without a dedicated EMS system nearby.
- OFFERED
PERIODICALLY - Check the course calendar for current dates
Course & Skills Check Calendar
EMS Core Courses
EMT, AEMT & PARAMEDIC TRAINING FOR INTERIOR ALASKA
IREMSC offers a full pathway of EMS certification courses, from entry level ETT training through EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Academy, throughout the year. Whether you're just starting out or advancing your certification, find the course that fits your path below.
EMT
Certification and transition courses covering EMT-1, EMT-2, and EMT-3 levels, building the foundation for basic and expanded emergency medical care and response.
- OFFERED TWICE A YEAR
FALL AND SPRING - Check the course calendar for enrollment status
AEMT
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification for providers seeking an expanded scope, including IV therapy, advanced airway management, and medication administration.
- OFFERED WITHIN A
REGULAR COURSE CYCLE - Check the course calendar for current dates
ParamediC
A full paramedic training program by University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), representing the highest level of EMS certification available in Alaska.
- RUNS ON AN ANNUAL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
- Apply through UAF's application process
Heartsaver® CPR, AED, & First Aid
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION® CERTIFIED COURSES
These courses provide essential CPR, AED, and First Aid training designed for individuals outside the healthcare field. Whether for the workplace, caregiving, or everyday preparedness, Heartsaver® courses equip you with the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.
Heartsaver®
CPR and AED
Learn CPR and AED skills to respond confidently to cardiac emergencies. Ideal for workplaces and individuals needing CPR certification only.
- online course fee: $18.50
- 1 Skill: CPR & AED training
- No First Aid included
- AHA certified completion card
Heartsaver®
First Aid
Gain the skills to respond to injuries and medical emergencies before professional help arrives. Ideal for those needing First Aid certification only.
- online course fee: $18.50
- 1 Skill: First Aid training
- No CPR/AED included
- AHA certified completion card
Heartsaver®
First Aid, CPR & AED
Get complete coverage in a single certification - combining CPR, AED, and First Aid training for full emergency preparedness.
- online course fee: $23.00
- 2 Skills: CPR & AED + First Aid
- 8 or 4 hr: Total or Basic format
- AHA certified completion card
3 ways to get your Heartsaver® certification
Option 1:
IREMSC Blended Course
Complete the AHA online course yourself, then attend an in-person skills check at our office.
- Purchase and complete the course at elearning.heart.org
- Register for a hands-on Skills Check via our course calendar above.
- Skills checks held every other week, 8:30am–noon, typically Tuesdays
- Skills check fee: $110.00 (includes pocket mask and completion card)
- Minimum of 4 students required per session
Option 2:
Private Onsite Course
IREMSC comes to your worksite or a location of your choice.
- Available as Heartsaver Total (8 hours) or Heartsaver Basic (4 hours)
- A second instructor is required for groups larger than 9 students
- Locations more than 50 miles from our facility incur a travel fee
- Must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance
- Request a quote through our Private Class Request Form
Option 3:
Independent Instructor
Connect directly with a certified instructor from our instructor list.
- Instructors are independent contractors - pricing varies
- Available for individuals or groups
- View and download the full instructor list
Heartcode® Basic Life Support
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION® CERTIFIED COURSES
This course provides Basic Life Support (BLS) training designed for pre-hospital providers, nurses, doctors, dentists, medical/nursing students, and other healthcare practitioners. Covers CPR and emergency response skills required to maintain licensing and certification.
HeartCode® BLS
HeartCode® BLS covers adult, child, and infant CPR, Bag-Valve Mask (BVM) use, and rescue techniques for choking patients - giving healthcare providers the hands-on skills needed to respond confidently in a clinical setting.
- Format: Available online followed by an in-person skills check
- Online course fee: $37.00
- Certification: AHA HeartCode BLS completion card
- Does not include First Aid training
How to get your Heartcode® BLS Certification
Option 1:
IREMSC Blended Course
Complete the HeartCode BLS online course at elearning.heart.org, then attend an in-person skills check at our office.
- Online course fee: $37.00
- Skills check fee: $110.00 (includes pocket mask and completion card)
- Skills checks held every other week, 8:30am–noon, typically Tuesdays
- Minimum of 4 students required per session
Option 2:
Private Onsite Course
IREMSC comes to your worksite or a location of your choice for the full 8-hour BLS Healthcare Provider course.
- A second instructor is required for groups larger than 9 students
- Locations more than 50 miles from our facility incur a travel fee
- Must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance
- Request a quote through our Private Class Request Form
Option 3:
Independent Instructor
Connect directly with a certified instructor from our instructor list.
- Instructors are independent contractors — pricing varies
- Available for individuals or groups
ACLS & PALS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION® CERTIFIED COURSES
Advanced certification courses for healthcare providers who manage critical and emergency patient care, covering both adult and pediatric advanced life support
HeartCode®
ACLS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Designed for healthcare providers managing cardiovascular emergencies in adult patients, including cardiac arrest and acute arrhythmias.
- Format: Available online followed
by an in-person skills check - Online course fee: $158.00
- Skills check fee: $175.00
- Certification: AHA HeartCode ACLS completion card
HeartCode®
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Designed for healthcare providers managing critical emergencies in infants and children, including respiratory distress and shock.
- Format: Available online followed
by an in-person skills check - Online course fee: $158.00
- Skills check fee: $175.00
- Certification: AHA HeartCode PALS completion card
How to get your ACLS / PALS Certification
Option 1:
IREMSC Blended Course
Complete the HeartCode ACLS or PALS online course, then attend an in-person Skills Check.
- Skills Checks offered twice per year, in alternating quarters
- Skills Check is approximately 6 hours, completed in one day
- Certificate of completion from the online course is required to register
Option 2:
Independent Instructor
Connect directly with a certified AHA instructor to schedule a class at a time convenient for you.
- Available for individuals or groups
- Instructors are independent contractors — pricing varies
IREMSC Specialty Courses
COMING SOON: Fall of 2026
We're expanding our course offerings with new specialty training opportunities, launching Fall 2026.
Check back soon for details, or contact us to be notified when registration opens.
Continuing Education
KEEP YOUR CERTIFICATION CURRENT
Staying certified means staying sharp. Explore CME requirements, free training resources, and current opportunities to help you meet your recertification hours and keep your skills up to date.
EMS Refresher Course
A great way for advanced-level providers, including EMT-2, EMT-3, AEMT, AK-AEMT, and Paramedic, to stay sharp and knock out those NREMT recertification hours in one focused session. This course is a convenient option for busy providers looking to renew their certification close to home.
- OFFERED FALL AND SPRING
- Check with UAF-CTC for current dates and registration
Understanding Opiod AddicTions
A six-hour course that helps first responders better understand opioid addiction and the people they encounter on the job. Built for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other frontline crisis workers so that they may respond with confidence, empathy, and safety.
- AVAILABILITY VARIES
- Contact The Addictions Academy for current program status
NCCP Continuing Education Guidelines
| Level | # CEU Hours | National Hrs | Alaska Hrs | Individual Hrs | Total Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT-1 | Total Per Type | 20 | 10 | 10 | 40 |
| Allowable DE | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 | |
| EMT-2 / 3 | Total Per Type | 25 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 50 |
| Allowable DE | 8 | 8 | 12.5 | 28.5 | |
| AEMT | Total Per Type | 25 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 50 |
| Allowable DE | 8 | 8 | 12.5 | 28.5 |
DE = Distributive Education (online courses, videos, etc.)
Online CME options
Lexipol
Formed through mergers with EMS1 and Medic-CE, Lexipol is trusted by thousands of agencies nationwide for online EMS training alongside its policy and wellness tools.
MedicEd
A CAPCE-accredited EMS continuing education provider offering affordable, self-paced online courses, with credits accepted by National Registry and CAPCE-recognized states.
Bound Tree
Offers CAPCE-accredited online continuing education through its partnership with FOAMfrat, featuring an on-demand library with over 200 hours of EMS content.
DistanceCME
A leading provider of live NREMT refresher courses, along with flight and critical care review options for advanced providers.
Vector Solutions
Formerly CentreLearn and Target Solutions, offers a comprehensive catalog of CAPCE-accredited online EMS continuing education for fire and EMS agencies, with one of the largest course libraries in the industry.
MedScape
A free, widely used clinical reference platform offering medical news, drug references, and continuing medical education tools for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council
One of eighteen EMS regions in New York State, coordinating EMS training and education for clinicians. Their public resource page is a useful reference for EMS educators nationwide.
The Jason Foundation
A nationally recognized leader in youth suicide awareness and prevention, offering a training module built specifically for first responders.
SkillStat ECG Simulator
A free, interactive tool that lets nurses, paramedics, and physicians practice reading and interpreting ECG rhythms.
