This Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course, endorsed by the American Heart Association, is designed for healthcare providers to learn and apply high-quality CPR. Participants train in recognizing emergencies, performing AED use, and conducting effective multi-rescuer CPR. This course is a prerequisite for the clinical components of health sciences programs at Columbia Basin College.

Columbia Basin College offers an Emergency Medical Technician program each year in spring and fall quarters. The program provides the foundational skills necessary for EMS careers, covering basic life-saving techniques such as bleeding control, fracture stabilization, and emergency room transportation. Students are trained to administer epinephrine and use automated external defibrillators, equipping them with the skills to respond to various emergency medical scenarios.

The Fire Science program at Columbia Basin College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, preparing students for careers in fire service. The curriculum covers fire administration, tactics, inspection, and hazardous materials, among other courses. Classes are held in the evenings over a two-year rotation, enabling students to work while they study and get the necessary education to advance in the fire fighting profession.

The Paramedic program at Columbia Basin College is an 18-month hybrid program starting twice a year, offering flexibility for working students. It prepares students for advanced life-saving roles by building on EMT skills, teaching advanced care techniques for diverse EMS environments. Graduates are equipped to work in private, hospital, and fire-based EMS systems and take the National Registry Exams for certification.