CPR/BLS
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association Instructor Candidate class. This class will prepare an instructor candidate to present lectures, facilitate skill stations and conduct student evaluations. Instructor candidates will learn AHA guidelines and regulations on all BLS classes and all AHA paperwork. Proof of current AHA Healthcare Provider or Heartsaver First Aid required. For more information, please call (806) 354-6088.
CPR for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association 2020 guidelines designed for healthcare providers caring for patients both in pre-hospital and in-facility environments. Course covers high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, use of an AED and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants. This course does not meet the first aid requirements for child care personnel and foster parents. Required book at the Amarillo College Bookstore on the Washington Street Campus.
First Aid
First Aid is designed to teach the layperson the basics of CPR and First Aid for use in work settings and for camp counselors, child care workers and non-healthcare professionals. The class focuses on one-person CPR for all ages and basic first aid, including burns, lacerations, sprains and allergic reactions.
If you would like to host or sponsor a course for your employees or personnel, please contact Melissa Burns at (806) 356-3650 or mdburns@actx.edu.
Course Costs
| Item | Cost |
| CPR for Healthcare Providers | $65 |
| First Aid | $65 |
Fall 2025
Program Length: 1 Day
CPR for Healthcare Providers
| Date | Course ID | Number | Time | Day |
09/06/2025 | ID# 236285 | EMSP 1019-1001 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
10/11/2025 | ID# 236287 | EMSP 1019-1003 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
11/01/2025 | ID# 236286 | EMSP 1019-1002 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
11/15/2025 | ID# 236288 | EMSP 1019-1004 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
12/06/2025 | ID# 236290 | EMSP 1019-2001 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
First Aid
Staff West Campus Building A, Room 109 | 7.00 Hrs. (0.70 CEU)
| Date | Course ID | Number | Time | Day |
| 10/04/2025 | ID# 236344 | EMSP 1026-1001 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
| 11/08/2025 | ID# 236345 | EMSP 1026-1002 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
Registration
Online or In-Person Registration at any AC campus.
Classes are held at West Campus Building A, Room 109
Regular Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Office Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to noon