Education – Columbia County Ambulance

Columbia County Ambulance Service offers a variety of courses to help equip and train people to save lives. Please read the course descriptions below to determine which course would best meet your needs.

Professional EMS Courses

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course

The EMT course is an entry level course into the EMT profession. We partner with SouthArk Community College to offer courses at our station in Magnolia, AR. If you are interested in obtaining information about our next EMT course, please click here to fill out a contact form. One of our team members will contact you to discuss how you can start your new career!

Advanced EMT (AEMT) Course

The AEMT course is the intermediate level of EMT licensure. Applicants to this course must be current licensed Arkansas EMTs. If you are interested in obtaining information about our next AEMT course, please click here to fill out a contact form. One of our team members will contact you to discuss how you can further your education in EMS by becoming an Advanced EMT!

American Heart Association Basic CPR Courses

People have different learning styles and schedules, so we offer multiple ways for people to meet their educational needs. We offer in-person classes for HeartSaver, HeartSaver First Aid, BLS, ACLS and PALS courses. In-person classes are held at Columbia County Ambulance Service 218 S Pine Magnolia, AR 71753. Classes are scheduled on demand. We also offer an online hybrid option for all courses. Students can go to https://elearning.heart.org and take the online portion of the course, print their course completion certificate and then schedule a hands-on skill session to finalize their training.

HeartSaver CPR - This is a BASIC CPR course for non-healthcare professionals. This course will equip the student with foundational skills needed to feel confident in performing CPR in a non-healthcare setting. Examples of people who commonly enroll in this course include: daycare workers, staff at gyms and clubs, restaurant workers, and members of the general public who want to learn CPR to aid their friends and family. Call for pricing

HeartSaver CPR & First Aid- This course teaches HeartSaver CPR along with basic First Aid skills. This class is approximately 8 hours long. It can be completed in one 8 hour session or two 4 hour sessions. Call for pricing

Healthcare Provider Courses

BLS CPR - This is a healthcare provider level of CPR. Examples of people who commonly enroll in this course include: Students in health related professions, Nurses, EMTs/Paramedics, Physicians, Respiratory Therapists and Nursing Home Staff. Call for pricing

ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support is offered to Paramedics, Physicians, Respiratory Therapists and Nurses. This class is approximately 16 hours in length for initial certification and 8 hours for renewal certification. Call for pricing

PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support is offered to Paramedics, Physicians, Respiratory Therapists and Nurses. This class is approximately 16 hours in length for initial certification and 8 hours for renewal certification. Call for pricing

Hands-On Skill Session for Online AHA CPR Courses (Heartsaver, Heartsaver CPR and First Aid, HeartCode BLS, HeartCode ACLS, HeartCode PALS)

This is for a Hands-On Skills Session ONLY where students who have taken an AHA Online Course can get hands-on practice and demonstrate their competence in CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, ACLS or PALS Skills. The skill session typically lasts 1-2 hours depending on student competency level and course level. The skills session is required by the American Heart Association to obtain a certification card for all students choosing an online hybrid classes. Students must bring a printed copy of their certificate showing successful completion of the online portion of the course when coming to this session. The online portion of the class can be completed at https://elearning.heart.org Prices for the online portion vary depending on the specific course needed.

You will pay for the online portion on the website when you purchase the course. You will pay the skills portion when you book your skill session or when you come to our facility to do the session. The AHA charges different prices for different levels of cards, so the cost of the skill session will also vary depending on the level of card you are needing.

Skill Session Cost

HeartSaver CPR or HeartSaver CPR/First Aid Skill Session (call for pricing)
HeartCode BLS (call for pricing) HeartCode ACLS (call for pricing) HeartCode PALS (call for pricing)

Call 870-234-7371 or email amanda.warren.newton@gmail.com to schedule a session. Skill sessions can be scheduled during normal business hours well as after hours/weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should we expect to receive our AHA Course Completion Cards for CPR, ACLS and PALS classes?

We understand that these cards are a requirement for many jobs, and that you are often in a hurry to get your card. Great news! No more waiting!! We are happy to announce that certification cards are now issued within 24 hours of successful completion of all AHA courses! Most of the time you will have your card before you even leave our facility!!

Do you offer private classes for businesses/civic groups etc?

Yes, we are happy to schedule a private group class for your business. We ask that private classes have a minimum of 4 students. Please email amanda.warren.newton@gmail.com to schedule a private class.

Do I have to complete the Hands On Skill session after I have completed the online portion, or is that optional?

At this time, the American Heart Association requires that ALL students complete the in-person, hands-on session to ensure that you know how to apply the skills you have learned in the online portion of the course.

Do I have to participate in the Hands-On activities during an in-person class or can I just watch?

All American Heart Association courses require successful completion of hands-on skills to obtain a certification card.

Do you offer classes after 5pm or on the weekends?

Yes, we do offer classes after-hours and on the weekends.

What if I prefer to learn with a traditional classroom, in person approach rather than online….When do you offer the in-person classes?

We have found that most people are wanting to do the online hybrid option, so we do not have any regularly scheduled in person classes. However, we understand that some people prefer the standard, in-person, classroom style course. We are happy to accommodate you! Please email amanda.warren.newton@gmail.com to schedule a traditional classroom course at a time convenient for you.

Why do you charge for CPR training? Isn’t that a skill that everyone needs to know? Why don’t you offer it for free?

Absolutely! CPR is a lifeskill that we feel EVERYONE should learn, and we work to make training convenient and affordable for everyone. We occasionally offer NON-CERTIFICATION courses for free to church and civic groups. Here are some reasons why we normally charge for CPR courses: 1) We have to pay the American Heart Association for each certification card we issue 2) CPR manikins and other training equipment is quite expensive and we want to supply you with quality equipment to learn on 3) We believe that our instructors’ time is valuable, and we want to be fair and compensate them for their time teaching these courses.

We want to get an AED for our church/business/club. How do we go about getting one?

There are several AED supply companies that we work with. We are happy to discuss options for purchasing an AED with you. We can also help point you in the direction for AED grants that may be available for your organization. The Blue & You Foundation associated with Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield is an excellent option to look into. Information may be found at https://blueandyoufoundationarkansas.org