---
title: "CPR, First Aid & EMT Training — Great Barrington, MA"
url: https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education
description: "Affordable, on-site CPR, AED, first aid, EMT certification, and continuing education programs for businesses, schools, and the public in Southern Berkshire County, taught by working paramedics and EMTs."
---

Education 

# Community education  
& training programs.

Affordable, on-site training for businesses, schools, government agencies, and the general public — from CPR to full EMT certification.

[ Community CPR & AED American Heart Association courses for both healthcare providers and laypersons. Heartsaver, BLS for Healthcare Providers, and more. Learn more ](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/cpr-aed)[ Community First Aid American Heart Association first aid training for community members and workplace teams. No medical background required. Learn more ](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/first-aid)[ Career EMT Training Initial EMT certification courses. Begin your career in emergency medical services with hands-on training from our experienced staff. Learn more ](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/emt-training)[ Continuing education Con Ed Programs Continuing education for EMS professionals. On-site at our Great Barrington facility, behind Fairview Hospital. Learn more ](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/con-ed)[ Certification Recertification Guidance on maintaining your EMT certification through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the National Registry. Learn more ](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/recertification) 

## Training for the whole community

Our training division serves businesses, schools, organizations, government agencies, and individuals throughout South County. All programs are designed to be affordable and can be conducted on-site at your location or at our facility at 31 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington (behind Fairview Hospital). 

To inquire about scheduling a program, call [(413) 528-3632](tel:+14135283632)or [contact us online](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/contact). 

![One of our paramedics with our new advanced paramedic fly car, which we use to meet municipal basic ambulances on route to the hospital.](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/_astro/2new.Czlfpbs1_ZAF3tD.webp) 

One of our paramedics with our new advanced paramedic fly car, which we use to meet municipal basic ambulances on route to the hospital.

Support our mission 

## You can make a difference.

Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We rely on community donations to keep our ambulances on the road and our crews ready. Every gift makes a difference.

[Donate now](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/donate) [Our donors](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/donors) 

![Great Barrington's First Congregational Church makes a donation to Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/_astro/first.D02pd2TI_uhjLp.webp)