Class Schedule

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HeartCode® BLS - UNH W/ Valid ID

UNH HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS)

This course is only for current UNH Students/Staff with valid ID.

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

What does this course teach?

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

What is HeartCode?

This CPR certification course will be conducted using a blended-learning format called "HeartCode BLS" (Part 1 - Online; Part 2 – Hands-On Session with Instructor). 

 HeartCode 

1) Complete Part 1 of the HeartCode BLS course online and bring your completion certificate along when you come to the classroom to complete the hands-on portion. The online portion takes approximately 90-100 minutes to complete and is included as part of the cost of this class. 

2) Attend the Hands-On session with the McGregor EMS training center at the time/date specified, and complete Part 2: a 1-2 hour hands-on skills practice and testing session with a BLS Instructor.

3) Successful completion of both parts (online and instructor-led) is required for certification.

 

To Complete Part One: 

  1. Press the "Continue with Registration" button at the bottom of this page, then fill out the registration form. Pay careful attention to spelling as this will be what is printed on your certification card.
  2. Once you have registered, you'll receive an email containing your personal keycode that will take you to the online course.
  3. Create an AHA account.
  4. Complete the online course.
  5. Print your certificate and bring it with you when you come to our Training Center for Part 2. 
Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Recertification Workshop

AHA BLS Instructor Recertification Workshop

 

***REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE***

 

 

The AHA BLS Instructor Recertification Workshop is intended for current AHA instructors affiliated with McGregor EMS. This program will meet AHA requirements for instruction observation time. Workshops are facilitated by the TCC or Training Center Faculty.

Each participant is required to teach a segment of the BLS discipline.

Covered Topics:

  • Classroom set up
  • Equipment maintenance and decontamination 
  • Advances in Manikins and Equipment
  • Review of required policies
  • TC News
  • Segment Instruction
  • Skills Testing
  • Q&A

Candidates who complete this course and meet all AHA requirements will be recertified as an AHA BLS Instructor.

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED - Public

CPR/AED

This course is designed to prepare students to provide First Aid+CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Heartsaver courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

  • List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of the first aid rescuer

  • Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival

  • Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke

  • Safely use an epinephrine pen

  • Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers

  • Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival

  • Perform high-quality CPR for an adult, both alone and as a team member during multi-rescuer care (child and infant CPR modules are optional)

  • Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a barrier device for all age groups

  • Proficiently use an AED on an adult (child and infant AED modules are optional)

  • Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child (infant choking module is optional).

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First Aid

This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.

Course Content:

  • First aid basics

  • Medical emergencies

  • Traumatic Injuries

  • Environmental emergencies

Course Format:

Classroom-based (instructor, with skills test conducted throughout)

Features:

  • Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency

  • Student manual comes with a new Heartsaver First Aid Quick Reference Guide that summarizes first aid actions for many injuries and illnesses

  • Course is updated as new science is developed to ensure best care is given

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Upon successful completion of the course, including a first aid skills demonstration and a CPR and AED skills test, students will receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card that is valid for two years.

 

McGregor EMS and CPR Safe strive to make our community a better and safer place to live. We do not want anyone to be unable to attend this training due to financial hardship. Residents of Durham, Lee, and Madbury as well as current students or faculty of the University of New Hampshire (Durham Campus) that would like to request financial assistance to be able to attend this training should contact Eric Pike by email at epike@mcgregorems.org or phone at (508)348-9535. All requests will be strictly confidential.

Heartsaver Instructor Recertification Workshop

AHA Heartsaver Instructor Recertification Workshop

 

***REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE***

 

The AHA Heartsaver Instructor Recertification Workshop is intended for current AHA instructors affiliated with McGregor EMS. This program will meet AHA requirements for instruction observation time. Workshops are facilitated by the TCC or Training Center Faculty.

Each participant is required to teach a segment of the Heartsaver discipline.

Covered Topics:

  • Classroom set up
  • Equipment maintenance and decontamination 
  • Advances in Manikins and Equipment
  • Review of required policies
  • TC News
  • Segment Instruction
  • Skills Testing
  • Q&A

Candidates who complete this course and meet all AHA requirements will be recertified as an AHA Heartsaver Instructor.

Babysitting Course - Public

This course is designed to certify individuals who are looking to, or already babysit. The minimum age requirement for this course is 11 years old.  Upon completion of this class individuals will receive a CPR and First Aid certification. 

Course Content:

  • Safety

  • How to handle emergencies

  • Care and feeding of infants and children

  • CPR and First Aid training

  • Business aspects of being a babysitter

All students will receive a Babysitting Certification upon completion. Course encompasses a 5-hour agenda, so students should bring a snack, drink and lunch. Participants will be with the instructor for the entire duration of time. Students should also have parent contact information.  

Note: CPR Certification is valid for two years

Institute of EMS - Fall EMT Course

Fall 2025 EMT Basic Course

 

***REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE***

 

Faculty

Course Director - Robert Cousins MPH, NRP, CP-C

Course Manager - Douglas Young, AEMT, EMS-I

Lab Manager - Kate Hill, BA, AEMT

  

Where

All classes will be held at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH.

 

New Hampshire Hall

124 Main St.

Durham, NH 03824

Tuition - $1,750

  • $300 deposit due at the time of registration, full tuition due by September 15th. Flexible payment plans are available. For more information please email classes@mcgregorems.org.
  • Tuition includes: NH Scope of Practice moduel, required textbook, online platform access, and lab materials
  • Certification testing, optional textbooks, and certification fees are NOT included in tuition costs.
  • You must also have a professional CPR certification to complete the course. You can obtain this yourself, or take our course for $75, which is built into the course schedule (See the bottom of the page for more)

 

​FIRE/EMS Department Sponsorship

If you are being sponsored by a Fire or EMS agency and request that an invoice be sent, please use the promo code "invoice" (all lower case).

  • In the notes/comments field, please include the Name, Title, Email Address and Phone Number of the person to be invoiced. This must be included in order for the invoice to be sent.  

 

Registration

Please note that registration closes one week prior to the start of the class. By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation policy.

Institute of EMS - Spring Advanced EMT Course

Advanced EMT Course - Spring Cohort

 

***REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE***

Faculty

Robert Cousins MPH, NRP, CP-C, EMS-I/C​

Douglas Young, AEMT, EMS-I

 

Where

All classes will be held at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH.

 

New Hampshire Hall

124 Main St.

Durham, NH 03824

Tuition - $1,850

  • $350 deposit due at the time of registration, full tuition due by the first day of class. Flexible payment plans are available. For more information please email classes@mcgregorems.org.
  • Tuition includes: NH Scope of Practice moduel, required textbook, online platform access, lab materials, and background checks.
  • Certification testing, optional textbooks, and certification fees are NOT included in tuition costs

Prerequisites:

  • Current EMT Certification/License
  • Current BLS CPR Certification
  • Proof of the following:
    • Recent Physical Exam
    • Health Insurance
    • Rubella and Rubeola immunity by positive antibody titers OR two (2) doses of MMR vaccine
    • Varicella immunity by positive history of chickenpox OR Varicella vaccine
    • Flu vaccination during the Flu season (Oct 1 through March 31), or documented refusal
    • Hepatitis B immunization OR declination of the vaccine
    • Completed COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of exemption for religious, medical, or otherwise specified reasons

Registration

Please note that registration closes one week prior to the start of the class. By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation policy.

 

​FIRE/EMS Department Sponsorship

If you are being sponsored by a Fire or EMS agency and request that an invoice be sent, please use the promo code "invoice" (all lower case).

  • In the notes/comments field, please include the Name, Title, Email Address and Phone Number of the person to be invoiced. This must be included in order for the invoice to be sent.  
Institute of EMS - Summer Advanced EMT Course

Advanced EMT Course - Summer Cohort

 

***REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE***

Faculty

Robert Cousins MPH, NRP, CP-C, EMS-I/C​

Douglas Young, AEMT, EMS-I

 

Where

All classes will be held at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH.

 

New Hampshire Hall

124 Main St.

Durham, NH 03824

Tuition - $1,850

  • $350 deposit due at the time of registration, full tuition due by the first day of class. Flexible payment plans are available. For more information please email classes@mcgregorems.org.
  • Tuition includes: NH Scope of Practice moduel, required textbook, online platform access, lab materials, and background checks.
  • Certification testing, optional textbooks, and certification fees are NOT included in tuition costs

Prerequisites:

  • Current EMT Certification/License
  • Current BLS CPR Certification
  • Proof of the following:
    • Health Insurance
    • Rubella and Rubeola immunity by positive antibody titers OR two (2) doses of MMR vaccine
    • Varicella immunity by positive history of chickenpox OR Varicella vaccine
    • Flu vaccination during the Flu season (Oct 1 through March 31), or documented refusal
    • Hepatitis B immunization OR declination of the vaccine
    • Completed COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of exemption for religious, medical, or otherwise specified reasons

Registration

Please note that registration closes one week prior to the start of the class. By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation policy.

 

​FIRE/EMS Department Sponsorship

If you are being sponsored by a Fire or EMS agency and request that an invoice be sent, please use the promo code "invoice" (all lower case).

  • In the notes/comments field, please include the Name, Title, Email Address and Phone Number of the person to be invoiced. This must be included in order for the invoice to be sent.  
Institute of EMS - Summer EMT Course

EMT Course - Summer Cohort


***REGISTRATION CLOSES 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE***

 

Faculty

Robert Cousins MPH, NRP, CP-C, EMS-I/C

Douglas Young, AEMT, EMS-I

Kate Hill, BA, AEMT

  

Where

All classes will be held at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH.

 

New Hampshire Hall

124 Main St.

Durham, NH 03824

Tuition - $1,750

  • $300 deposit due at the time of registration, full tuition due by the first night of class. Flexible payment plans are available. For more information please email classes@mcgregorems.org.
  • Tuition includes: NH Scope of Practice moduel, required textbook, online platform access, and lab materials
  • Certification testing, optional textbooks, and certification fees are NOT included in tuition costs.
  • You must also have a professional CPR certification to complete the course. You can obtain this yourself, or take our course for $75, which is built into the course schedule (See the bottom of the page for more)

 

​FIRE/EMS Department Sponsorship

If you are being sponsored by a Fire or EMS agency and request that an invoice be sent, please use the promo code "invoice" (all lower case).

  • In the notes/comments field, please include the Name, Title, Email Address and Phone Number of the person to be invoiced. This must be included in order for the invoice to be sent.  

 

Registration

Please note that registration closes one week prior to the start of the class. By registering you are agreeing to our cancellation policy.

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