This morning I was recertified with Sam. What a great, easy, and painless experience! I need to be…read moreCPR certified for work and I always dread the 4 hours long class about something Ive been trained in for almost 10 years. Save Life offers a certification through American Red Cross in a blended class format: online portion in the comfort of your own home and then hands-on on location. I got to say, the online portion was actually kind of fun :) Way better than sitting in a room for hours dozing of. Sam is wonderful. Thorough in his instruction but does it in a fun manner. He offers 1 on 1 (which is what I did), group, business, or in home training. I feel confident that if I needed to, I could safely and effectively perform CPR/AED and first aid. I recommend his services to anyone looking to get certified for the first time or recertified.

From the owner: Save Life Boston provides certification training in Adult & Child CPR / AED / First Aid for…read moreindividuals and organizations. Our primary form of training is at our location in Charlestown with some limited on site offerings. For on site training, contact us for more details.

Want to feel good and make a real positive difference in the world? Give blood! One blood donation…read morecan help save the lives of up to three people. The Braintree Red Cross center makes donating whole blood (or platelets) easy. Whole blood donation is normally what's meant by "giving blood" and is what's collected at blood drives. This center just recently changed to collecting both whole blood and platelet donations, when they used to be a platelet only collection center, so the receptionist will give you information on donating platelets (a longer process) but they won't pressure you away from donating whole blood. I donated whole blood today at this center & it was great. Walked right in, was greeted by the receptionist & given some required reading, before being brought to a room by a nurse so she could check my vital signs, and iron level. (Low iron is a common thing that can keep women from being eligible to give blood.) After you pass those tests, you're left alone to answer a few more questions on a computer about your eligibility to give blood. After that, you're brought to lie down and give blood. The needle stick isn't painful and the process is pretty quick! It takes 40 minutes, you get juice, cookies, and a great feeling of "yeah! I really can change the world for the better!" when you leave after donating. And the staff will make you feel like a hero for donating. What's stopping you from making a blood donation? You know you want the blood supply available to you or a friend/family member when they need it in a medical emergency, but sadly blood has a limitted shelf life, so the supply needs regular donations. I walked in today, since there is a blood shortage due to regular donors not making as many appointments as they usually do due to taking vacations.

Just a little back story before the review... nearly a month ago Boston suffered a major tragedy…read more After the Boston Marathon bombings, I was in a state of shock and disbelief of what had happened. In wake of the events that took place, I knew that I wanted to do something to be able to 'help'. On Tuesday, April 16th, I tried to go on to the American Red Cross website to see where I could donate blood, unfortunately so was a lot of other people apparently because the site was slowed down to a crawl. I knew that there was a donation center in Braintree so I decided to go over on my lunch break. Upon arriving the line was out the door. There was numerous people wearing Boston Marathon jackets, all I could think of was "wow, you just ran 26.2 miles yesterday and now you want to donate blood today. WOW!". I got up to the desk to inquire about donating but I had already heard that they were completely booked solid. The receptionist was extremely nice about it, saying that she could possibly get me in the following week or I could attempt to come back before they closed that night. At this point I was willing to come daily until they took my blood. I decided to stop in after getting out of work to see if they had the time to take me. When I got there, the same receptionist told me that she would fit me in because I had come earlier in the day. The phones were still ringing off the hook and people were still walking in to attempt to give. There was a group of 6 or 7 other young people waiting to donate. We talked about what had happened, what was happening. I think that it comforted us all to talk to each other while we waited. The nurses were still very busy and the receptionist apologized for the wait, we all told her that it wasn't a problem and not to be sorry. I was able to do my pre screening and then give blood. The nurse that took my blood, Anna, was extremely nice. She made sure that I was comfortable the whole time. Even though I was there longer due to the high demand to donate, the whole donating process took less than 30 minutes for whole blood. Afterwards, they had me sit down, eat a snack and drink some water. They let me know what precautions I needed to take in the upcoming days and when I would be eligible to donate again. I would definitely recommend this donation center to anyone that was thinking about giving blood to the Red Cross.

New England Training Solution is a great company to have gotten my CPR certification. I learned so…read moremuch. I highly recommend company.

When, they call ,,, does their caller ID say American Red Cross?…read more Their marketing blanket,,, kept me warm in the cold... They should send you a text message and say we don't know who's calling us all those robocalls are driving us crazy... I would recommend that they send you a text message first to identify themselves because most of the people who contacted me from the American Red Cross which WERE blank number... No ID info... If I do not know U... I do not answer.

I took the Choke Saver Course and it was through and well taught. The owner and instructor, Joe,…read moreis super knowledgeable. Highly recommend this organization for your training needs.

From the owner: Emergency Response Training (ERT) provides training in CPR, First Aid, and EMT. We offer specialty…read morecourses such as Advanced Bleeding Control, Oxygen Administration, and Emergency Medical Responder as well as ChokeSaver training for restaurants. Our staff is composed of healthcare professionals with a wealth of experience in emergency medicine, emergency medical services and pre-hospital care, and are all American Heart Association Instructors with years of experience. Finally, we sell and service all major brands of AEDs at prices less than even "the usual" on-line stores.

Back again!!! All these years later and I recertified today with Ellie! Ellie is an amazing gifted…read morelight in this world. She held a class today for many young people to learn CPR and FIRST AID. If you need CPR/First Aid... come see Ellie. Spanish/English classes available.

Ellie is a fantastic instructor! She does a great job of engaging the class and is also a genuinely…read morekind, funny person who clearly cares a lot about spreading her knowledge as a medical professional. I appreciated her personal experience in the field and how she applied that real-world knowledge to the class. I will definitely be renewing my certification in 2 years with Ellie, despite living 45 minutes away from Lawrence! I also plan to recommend Ellie's to all of my coworkers who need to update their certifications.

Kayla is an exceptional CPR instructor - warm, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable, with a teaching…read morestyle that is clear and hands-on. This class was a supportive space that honored both the practical skills and the weight of emergency response. I signed up just wanting to be a more prepared citizen - someone who could be of service if needed - and left feeling genuinely empowered. I'd recommend Breathe to the Beat CPR without hesitation to any individual, parent, educator, or organization seeking CPR or first aid training. The professionalism, empathy, and ability to connect with all learners made this training truly stand out. Kayla makes every participant feel capable and confident - and honestly, if I ever needed emergency medical care, I'd hope Kayla was nearby!

I heard about the CPR program through a post on FB and always wanted to learn how to provide first…read moreaid and decided to register for the same. The class size was small which is great since you get individual attention and there were a lot of dummies on which you could practice. Kayla was very patient and answered every question I had about the training as well other legal rights as well some insane things I saw on medical dramas. It was also a very fun class where I got to learn from other attendees as well. Highly recommend to spend 2 hours of your time doing this.

PALS class- Suzanne who teaches this class is awesome. She…read moremakes you feel at ease and not like an idiot because you can't remember every cardiac arrhythmia. She has so much experience, and makes the class fun. Price of the class comes with lunch. Oh yeah there is every snack you can think of. To note, the room is cold. I will continue to go here, every other year!

This is an excellent venue if you need to obtain or recertify your BLS, your ACLS, and/or your…read morePALS. The facility is easily accessible by car. Suzanne is a very professional, but very realistic instructor. She runs the class efficiently and knowledgeably. She uses real life experiences to explain a point. She keeps the class interesting so it's much easier to pay attention to the details. Every student has their own equipment and it works. There is a variety of snacks and beverages at your disposal throughout the day. Price includes a good lunch. And everyone receives a parting gift at the end of class. I highly recommend CPR World for your certification and recertification needs.