What a great place to get your BLS, ACLS, PALS or TNCC. Melissa is fantastic! Energetic, warm,…read morefriendly and you can tell she loves what she does! Made my TNCC 2 day course so much easier to do after being in class with her!

Melissa is without questions the most engaging instructor of any topic I have ever had the pleasure…read moreof taking a course with. She is passionate, funny, and knows how to make critical details memorable and intuitive through sharing her real life experiences and expert knowledge. You would be doing yourself and or your staff a favor in addition to anyone's life who ends up in her students hands by hiring her for CPR/AED training!

Take this class! Whether you're in search of a CPR Course for school/work or you're looking to be a…read morebit more prepared in life, look no further, this is everything you're looking for and more! Joanne has years of experience, is extremely knowledgable, and provides a hands on learning experience no other class will offer! Normally a CPR class is boring, not to mention packed with at least 30 people...but Joanne's small courses provide an interactive environment where she can ensure your questions are answered, and I can vouch that you will leave feeling confident and knowledgable in CPR.

I am a lazy student. I prefer staying in bed dressed in PJs to take a webinar over attending a…read moreclass in person any day. So, I groaned when I received a notice that I was required to take a live class this year in order to renew my BLS training. I searched online and came across Joanne's website and signed up due to the glowing testimonials. $55 cash (healthcare provider cost) got me an intimate 4 hour class session consisting of 4 students with Joanne in the comfort of her home. While that may seem short, Joanne is a no-nonsense instructor who keeps CPR practical, interesting, and to the point. She cuts out all the irrelevant and outdated material. She provided handouts with common sense knowledge highlighting key ideas. The class was very hands on, while Joanne individually assessed each student's ability to perform the skills taught on the manikins. If we made errors, she meticulously guided us through our missteps before moving on to the next topic. At the end of class, we took the CPR test with around 25 questions. Some questions were very tricky but I passed thanks to Joanne. The tests were graded immediately and certificates were handed out. A few weeks later, I got the CPR card in the mail. The website mentions that with groups of four or more, Joanne can travel to you and even out of state! If only my sophomore English teacher in high school had Joanne's teaching style and dedication perhaps I wouldn't have mastered daydreaming. Joanne's class verified that I indeed am capable of learning at my age even when I have the attention span of a gold fish.

Outstanding classes and instructors. I have used them for over 25+ years! Successful completion…read moregives you an American Heart Association certification, the Gold Standard in Industry Compliance!

I am waiting for the BLS class I signed up to to start. It's now 15 minutes after the class was…read moresupposed to begin, and the ACLS class is going on still. I spoke with the manager, Keisha who said it's not a big deal that it's starting so late, but because this is a for profit venture I would have expected this to be much better run. I'm basically missing work to hear an instructor say, oh no I bet you broke some ribs, and taking time from actual patient care right now while I watch others train. In the hospital setting it makes sense but to pay money for this for convenience is ridiculous. The manager herself really could have cared less as well.

Perfect! This is my seventh CPR training, since I was first trained in 2005 in nursing school, and…read morethen every two years after that. Melanie was flexible, able to schedule me at the last minute, and provided excellent hands-on and book training. She was able to tailor the training to fit my specific needs. Super easy to work with, efficient, professional, and personable.

From the owner: More people die annually from cardiac arrest than all cancers combined. When someone's heart stops,…read morethe time before the ambulance arrives is most critical. In a year, over 300,000 people experience cardiac arrest. Studies have shown only 15% - 30% of people outside receive bystander CPR. Our goal is to train in you in this possibly life saving technique. Call us today to schedule yourself or your entire office to get registered today!

Went here for CPR/ First Aid training. Instructor was thorough and very knowledgeable. Plus we were…read moredone and hour early! Took off a star because there was a big mix up with my first scheduled class, they cancelled it 5 minutes before I arrived due to lack of communication on their part. Wasn't a huge deal I guess I would recommend double checking your reserved class.

This is a great location to renew BLS certification. The instructors were concise and allowed the…read morestudents time for explanations and questions. The room was clean and mannequins were functional for all demonstrations. Definitely get there 10-15 minutes before the class time. This location has to buzz you in through a side entrance. All current students should call in for the student discount too. You can always check out A BLS Provider Manual from your school library.

From the owner: MedUltra Learning is an Authorized American Heart Association Training Site offering lay provider…read moreand health care provider CPR certification courses in English and Spanish around the Triangle. We are a locally owned and operated small business. Classes are offered in our classroom located in northern Durham close to Duke Regional Hospital or onsite at your facility for private groups. We offer same-day certification cards for all students. Our experienced staff aims to provide high-quality instruction of CPR courses while keeping the student actively engaged in the curriculum. We take pride in our overall performance, responsiveness, availability of courses, and quality of instruction.

When I first signed up for the phlebotomy program at Shades of Purple, I was genuinely excited to…read morestart my journey in healthcare. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what was promised. From the beginning, there were major inconsistencies. Online, the program was advertised as a virtual class--which heavily influenced my decision to enroll. However, once I began, I learned that the class was not virtual at all. In fact, I was required to attend in-person every Saturday in scrubs. That was the first of several misleading details. The program was also said to last 7 weeks, but in reality, it stretched closer to 10-12 weeks. I began in March and was supposed to finish by the end of June. Throughout that time, the structure of the class was disorganized. Homework expectations were unclear, and uploading assignments to the website was a challenge due to poor communication and lack of oversight. We rarely completed a full chapter in class, and the instructor seemed unsure of how to effectively teach the material. The environment wasn't welcoming, either. The owner appeared constantly rushed and often had a negative attitude. The instructor wasn't much better--frequently sidetracked, hard to follow, and unapproachable for help. Despite putting in $700 toward the $1,500 program cost, I was told I would need to retake the course after missing just two classes (we were only allowed to miss three total). When I asked about options, I was told the next Saturday session wouldn't start for a while. I chose not to continue, especially since they couldn't accommodate my schedule and I felt misled from the start. Most concerning is that students are not given enough practice for certification. I know someone who completed the program and only received 10 venipuncture sticks--far below the required 30 for certification. That, to me, highlights the real issue: this program feels more like a money grab than a legitimate educational opportunity. There are far better, more affordable phlebotomy programs out there that offer structure, support, and proper hands-on experience. This would have been my second attempt at certification, but now I'll be enrolling in a third program--armed with clearer expectations and a better understanding of what a quality training program looks like. If you're considering Shades of Purple (now under a different name), I strongly recommend doing your research and looking into other options first. You deserve better.

Round 2... So this is my second time obtaining my American Heart Association BLS (CPR) class from…read moreShades of Purple. I was surprised to see that this medical training facility is in a much larger office space and it's NICE. Mekeisha Bradley did a great job facilitating the CPR training program. The training facility was clean and comfortable. Quality equipment and materials were used. There were about 8 students in the class from various professional backgrounds. If you're looking for a place to obtain your CPR training. This is it! I went to their website to check class availability. There are plenty of weekday and weekend classes as well as daytime and evening hours. They also provide training for Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assisting, and more. Large private parking lot. Plenty of spaces.