Step 1: Enroll and take the course online through the AHA website.

Heartsaver CPR/AED
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR and AED
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Step 2: Enroll in the skill session for your class below.

 Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent curse sponsorship by the American Heart Association.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Audience:   ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units.

Update/Renewal Pre-requisites: Participants in this course MUST have a current ACLS course completion card.  Participants must be able to recognize basic dysrhythmias.  

Pre-Course Assessment:  Before the full and renewal course, participants must take the "Pre-Course Self Assessment" - This certificate is required for the day of course entry.

Full 2-Day Course Pre-requisites: Participants must be able to recognize basic dysrhythmias. 

ACLS Course Content:

• Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
• Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
• Airway management
• Related pharmacology
• Management of ACS and stroke
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

ACLS Update/Renewal Content:  All ACLS content as listed above and the BLS course content.

Course Format / Time:  Update/Renewal Course requires approximately 5-6 hours, including skills practice and skills testing.  A full 2 Day Course takes approximately 15 hours.  *course time based on 1 instructor: 6 students: 2 manikins".  Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)

Minimum class size: We will not cancel a class due to a minimum class size requirement.  We will hold the class even if only one student enrolls.

Enrollment Cut-off: Enrollment closes when the class is full.  Those that enroll within a few days fo the class may have their book held until the day of the class.

Certification: Upon completing this course, students receive an American Heart Association ACLS e-Card via email.  e-Cards are valid for two years.  e-Cards are issued 1-2 business days after course completion.

CAPCE: For EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics: This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 9.75 advanced CEHs for the full course and 4.75 advanced CEHs for the update (renewal) course.  

Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Audience:  This course is for currently certified or licensed EMTs interested in advancing their certification to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) level. 

Course Content:

• Airway Management
• Patient Assessment
• Medical and Trauma Emergencies
• Infants and Children
• And much more

Course Format: Online with classroom hours for scenario and skill work.   

Course Length: 200+/- hours

• Online Time:  We estimate the average student will spend 5-8+ hours per week completing required reading and online coursework.
• Required In-Classroom time: 30 +/- hours.  Classroom hours are used for skills, knowledge reinforcement, and scenario sessions.
• Clinical Length: 80+/- hours at a hospital and/or ambulance.

Course Cost:  See the course listing below.

Deposit: $350.00 non-refundable deposit is required when you click the "enroll now" link.  This non-refundable deposit is applied to the course fee. 

Additional student costs:  NREMT written and practical testing fees, immunizations, criminal background checks + drug tests (approx 150.00), uniform pants, uniform shirt, boots, books, online A&P Medical Terminology, HIPAA awareness (approx 89.00), PPE, and other incidental costs.

Prerequisites: AHA BLS CPR card (taken within 12 months of the course start date), EMT or EMT-B provider.  Computer with internet access, speakers, printer, and webcam.

Students must obtain and bring proof of health insurance and the following immunizations by the 2nd week of class. They are:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR):  either proof of MMR immunization within the last 8 years or a positive titer (a blood draw showing that immunization already exists).
• Tetanus (Tdap):  immunization must be within the last ten years.
• Negative TB skin test (PPD):  skin test date must be less than six months before beginning your clinical rotation. Persons with a history of a positive PPD must provide documentation of a recent chest x-ray and a review of symptoms within the past 12 months. If a chest x-ray is abnormal, clinician clearance must also be provided.
• Varicella (Chicken Pox): Documentation of both varicella vaccine shots or a positive varicella titer.
• Hepatitis B vaccine series:  documentation showing that the Hepatitis B series of immunizations (total of three doses) has been started by the end of the first month of class or documentation showing a positive Hep B titer.
• Recent Flu Shot:  some clinical sites may require this depending on the status of the flu season
• COVID-19: Minimum 1st dose by class start date and booster(s) if eligible.

 For more information on these shots/titers, please call our Health Services office at 603-668-5360.

Certification: Upon successful completing this course, students will be eligible for the National Registry of EMTs test for Advanced EMT certification.

Audience:  This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. 

This course is good for those who have never taken a CPR course and for those that are renewing their card.

This Basic Life Support CPR/AED course was previously called the Healthcare Provider course.

Course Content:

• 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for Adults, children, and Infant
• Conscious and Unconscious Choking for victims of all ages
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and special considerations
• Rescue Breathing, Bag Valve Masks, and Advanced Airways

Course Format: Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)

Course Length: 3 Hours +/-       Course Cost: $94.99.   

Minimum class size: We will not cancel a class due to a minimum class size requirement.  We will hold the class even if only one student enrolls.

Enrollment Cut-off: Enrollment closes when the class is full.  Those that enroll within a few days of the class may have their book held until the day of the class.

Certification: Upon completion of this course, students receive an American Heart Association Basic Life Support e-Card via email.  e-Cards are valid for two years.  e-Cards are issued 1-2 business days after course completion.

CAPCE: For EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics: This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 2.50 Basic CEHs.  

Frequently Asked Questions:  Click Here to view our frequently asked questions.

Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent curse sponsorship by the American Heart Association.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

NHCPR's EMT program prepares you to respond to emergencies and provide stabilization, on-scene treatment, and ambulance transport of ill or injured patients. The core education includes CPR, anatomy and physiology, airway management, patient assessment, care of medical and traumatic emergencies, bloodborne pathogens protection, patient extrication and transport, HazMat response, and incident command.

Audience:  Individuals interested in becoming certified as a National Registry of EMTs®  Emergency Medical Technician. 

Course Content:

• Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Medical and Trauma Emergencies, Infants and Children, and much more.

Course Format: Hybrid: Online with in-class lab time.

Schedule: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the red link to see the schedule for your desired location.

Course Length: 180+/- hours     Clinical Length: 16 +/- hours at a hospital and/or ambulance

Course Cost: See the course listing below. This price includes the course, clinical liability insurance, blood pressure cuff, and stethoscope, & lab fees.

Deposit: $350.00 deposit is required when you click the "enroll now" link.  This non-refundable deposit is applied to the course fee. 

Late Enrollment Fee: Enrollment within seven days of the class start date will incur a $25.00 late enrollment fee.

Additional student costs: Textbooks, Immunizations, Criminal Background Checks, uniform, American Heart Association BLS CPR course (discount code provided), PPE, and the NREMT application/exam fee.   

Prerequisites:  Students must be at least 18 years old upon program completion. Students must be high school graduates or have their GED.  High school students must provide a letter of recommendation from the school principal or guidance counselor before acceptance.  American Heart Association CPR certification is NOT required at enrollment but will be required during the course.  Those already taking an American Heart Association BLS course must have received the completion card within 12 months of the course start date.  High-speed Internet, a computer with speakers, a webcam, and the ability to print and email are required.  Students will also be required to bring a laptop to every class.

Students must obtain and bring proof of health insurance and the following immunizations into the class by the 2nd week of class. They are:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): either proof of MMR immunization within the last 8 years or a positive titer (a blood draw showing that immunization already exists).
• Tetanus (Tdap): immunization must be within the last 10 years.
• Varicella (Chicken Pox): Document both vaccine shots and a positive varicella titer.
• Hepatitis B vaccine series: documentation showing that the Hepatitis B series of immunizations (total of three doses) has been started by the end of the first month of class or documentation showing a positive Hep B titer.
• Recent Flu Shot: some clinical sites may require this depending on the status of the flu season
• Negative TB test. Negative TB skin test (PPD): skin test date must be less than 6 months before beginning your clinical rotation. Persons with a history of a positive PPD must provide documentation of a recent chest x-ray and a review of symptoms within the past 12 months. If a chest x-ray is abnormal, clinician clearance must also be provided.
• COVID-19  Although the COVID vaccine is a medically proven means to combat the current global pandemic, we recognize that, for various reasons, some students may not be able to receive the vaccination. Therefore, students that cannot accept the vaccination may still take the EMT class but may be required to wear an N95 mask during their clinical rotation.

Certification: Upon successfully completing this course, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs test for EMT certification.

Frequently Asked Questions: Click here for the answers to some commonly asked questions.

State of New Hampshire EMT/EMR Practical Exam

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

STEP 1: Register with the State of NH Bureau of EMS using their online form 10 business days before the exam date.  The state will email you the password no later than 7 days before the exam date, allowing you to continue step 2 of the enrollment process. If you do not receive your password 7 days before the exam date, please mail the NH Bureau at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

PLEASE NOTE:  Failure to register with the state 10 business days before the exam will prevent you from registering with NHCPR and prevent you from taking the exam.

STEP 2:  Continue the registration process by clicking the "ENROLL NOW" button below your exam date.  Use the password issued by the state to continue the process.  This step is available until the exam start date.

Exam Fee:  Full Exam: $149.99, Retests: $49.99 for the first retest station, and 5.00 for each station after. (Same-day retests are free)

Appointments: You will be issued an appointment time a few days before the exam.   This appointment time may be between 5:30 pm - 9 pm, so please ensure you keep that time frame open.  Please check your spam folder often, as the appointment notification email may end up there.

Same-day retests are free.  Exam fees are non-refundable after enrollment unless the exam is canceled.

Audience:  This course is for EMS professionals who need national NCCR (National Continued Competency Requirement) hours.  

Course Content:  NCCR elements.   This course does not cover a standard State of New Hampshire 24hr Refresher curriculum but will qualify for NREMT renewal under the NCCR process.

Course Format: Lecture with skill competencies sessions.

Hours:  EMT 20hrs, AEMT 25hrs, Paramedic 30hrs.

Payment Option: If you have a 3rd party paying for your training, CLICK HERE here for directions.

For answers to common questions, please see our Frequently Asked Question page.