Community Education
Fall 2026 Community Education Classes and Experiences
Mat-Su College is excited to announce the return of our Community Education classes, designed to provide engaging, non-credit learning opportunities for the public. Whether you're looking to develop a new skill, explore a creative passion, or simply meet others with similar interests, our community education courses are here to inspire and connect.
These classes are open to everyone—no prior experience or academic requirements needed! From arts and crafts to professional development, there’s something for all ages and interests.
First Aid & Life Support
American Heart Association
First Aid CPR/AED
September 25, 2026
The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
TIME: 6:00-9:30 pm
LOCATION: Snodgrass Hall – Room 145
Cost $85.00
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Register through the Community Education Portal

American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, as well as individuals enrolled in a healthcare training program. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
TIME: 6:00-9:30 pm
LOCATION: Online
COST: $95.00
INSTRUCTOR: Stephen Robertson
Register through the Community Education Portal

American Heart Association
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Saturday, November 7, 2026
ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement. This is a refresher course and previous ACLS training is required. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
LOCATION: Snodgrass Hall – Room 145
COST: $150 per person
INSTRUCTOR: Stephen Robertson
Register through the Community Education Portal

American Heart Association
First Aid CPR/AED
December 4, 2026
The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
TIME: 6:00-9:30 pm
LOCATION: Snodgrass Hall – Room 145
Cost $85.00
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Register through the Community Education Portal

Notice of Availability:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at: www.uaa.alaska.edu/safety. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, you can stop by the UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus or request a copy be mailed to you by calling 907-786-1120 or emailing police@uaa.alaska.edu. You may also stop by the UAA Dean of Students Office in Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus or request a copy be mailed to you by calling 907-786-1214 or emailing uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
