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BOLIVIA, N.C. – Brunswick County’s Risk Management and Parks and Recreation departments are partnering to offer First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Training in 2025. This new training program is designed to provide residents with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies.

“Many accidents at work and at home—such as bruises and cuts sustained from tripping or burns given by heating equipment—can be helped by a bystander with the proper resources and training,” Risk Manager Andy Yoos said. “That’s why it’s important for everyone to know how to perform basic lifesaving care.”

The training is open to any Brunswick County resident 12 years of age and older. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult guardian for the entire training session. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Trauma Event Management (ATEM) First Aid/CPR/AED certification card, which is valid for 2 years.

The 2025 training sessions will be held on Feb. 15 inside the Town Creek Park Community Building, April 26 inside the Leland Field House, June 7 inside the Lockwood Folly Community Building, Aug. 9 inside the Waccamaw Park Community Building, and Oct. 4 inside the Leland Field House. Participants must register and pay online before the training date.

There are only 12 seats available per training session and the registration fee is $10 per person. Each class will consist of an AM Session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., a 30-minute lunch break*, and a PM session from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. You must attend and complete both sessions to receive certification.

*Participants must bring their own lunch and beverages.

Upcoming 2025 Training Sessions

• Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 / Winnabow Area
  • Location: Town Creek Park Community Building, 6420 Ocean Hwy E, Winnabow, NC 28479
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $10 per person
• Saturday, April 26, 2025 / Leland Area
  • Location: Leland Field House, 1490 Village Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $10 per person
• Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Supply Area
  • Location: Lockwood Folly Community Building, 1691 Stanbury Rd SW, Supply, NC 28462
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $10 per person
• Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 / Ash Area
  • Location: Waccamaw Park Community Building, 5855 Waccamaw School Rd NW, Ash, NC 28420
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $10 per person
• Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 / Leland Area
  • Location: Leland Field House, 1490 Village Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $10 per person

Learn more and register online on the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation RecDesk website.

For questions or more information about the training program, email Brunswick County Risk Management.

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