Public Training

The county-wide EMS levy has allowed Skagit County EMS to provide CPR and first-aid training to the public since the 1980s. Our citizens are the first links in the Chain of Survival  and need to know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke and other medical emergencies. Proper public CPR and first aid buy those critical first few minutes before emergency medical personnel arrive.

All classes are taught using curriculum from the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certification, valid for two years, from ASHI.

Class sizes are limited due to the available location space. It is necessary to sign-up for one of the following courses if you wish to receive this training. Please note that Skagit County EMS generally does not offer classes at places of business or for groups. Reservations generally will not be taken for a class until that class is at least three weeks away. Reservations can be made by calling Bill Craig at 428-3236, or by e-mail at billc@skagitems.com. Calls also can be made to our front desk at (360) 428-3230.

Public Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & First Aid Training Courses

The Skagit County EMS Commission is proud to offer CPR and first aid training to Skagit County residents. We offer monthly classes in a different location in the county. The classes are taught in English. Efforts have been made to make these classes available at the best possible times and days of the week that would accommodate most people. For most of our courses, CPR and first aid are taught in conjunction over two, four hour sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions.

The Skagit County EMS levy allows the Commission to offer its CPR and First Aid classes for $20 per person. This fee covers the cost of certification cards and materials. Payment is required in advance. Please call or scroll below to check class availability. Click here for our registration form: 2012 Public CPR Final Schedule.

Skagit County EMS Commission also regularly offers CPR classes at Skagit County high schools. For more information please call (360) 428-3236.

What if your classes are full and I need CPR training now?

You call the agency below to see if classes are available. You can also check in the Yellow Pages under ‘First Aid & CPR Instruction’.

Sedro-Woolley Fire Department – (360) 855-2252

2012 Public CPR/First Aid Training Schedule

Date	Location	Time
1/23/12 and 1/24/12	Anacortes Christian Church 1211 M Ave. Anacortes	5 to 9 p.m.	Class is complete
2/6/12 and 2/7/12	United General Hospital 2000 Hospital Dr. Sedro-Woolley	5 to 9 p.m.	Six spots left as of 1/31/12
3/6/12 and 3/8/12	Burlington Senior Center 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Burlington	8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
3/17/12	Skagit EMS 2911 E. College Way Mount Vernon	8 to 5 p.m.
4/23/12 and 4/24/12	Concrete Senior Center 45821 Railroad St. Concrete	2 to 6 p.m.
5/19/12	Skagit EMS 2911 E. College Way Mount Vernon	8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5/21/12	Burlington Fire Department 350 Sharon Ave. Burlington, WA	5 to 9 p.m.	Free class - part of National EMS Week
5/22/12	Anacortes Fire Department 1016 13th St. Anacortes	5 to 9 p.m.	Free class - part of National EMS Week
6/9/12	Skagit EMS 2911 E. College Way Mount Vernon	8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Healthcare Provider Class
7/9/12 and 7/10/12	Burlington Senior Center 1011 Greenleaf Ave. Burlington	8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
8/13/12 and 8/14/12	United General Hospital 2000 Hospital Dr. Sedro-Woolley	5 to 9 p.m.
9/15/12	Guemes Island Fire Dept.	9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9/22/12	Skagit EMS 2911 E. College Way Mount Vernon	8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10/15/12 and 10/16/12	Anacortes Christian Church 1211 M Ave. Anacortes	5 to 9 p.m.
10/20/12	Skagit EMS 2911 E. College Way Mount Vernon	8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11/5/12 and 11/6/12	United General Hospital 2000 Hospital Dr. Sedro-Woolley	5 to 9 p.m.
12/3/12 and 12/4/12	Burlington F.D. 350 Sharon Ave. Burlington	5 to 9 p.m.