I took a CPR training class 2 years ago that left a bad taste in my mouth. The instructor was very condescending. I asked a genuine question about what happened to feeling the pulse and she answered in a tone that made me feel stupid. I wanted to know because way back when I was in high school/college, I remember of that sort on a CPR awareness. Aside from this, she just stuck to having us watch the AHA video and do a couple of practices on the dummies. I am so glad that this year, our company hired Vicky instead! She was so engaging, only showed the important parts of the AHA video and really focused more on practicing on the dummies. And best of all, she taught us about babies choking and possible needing of CPR! She made us practice on babies and taught us important differences between CPR for adults and infants. Oh, and another thing she mentioned that was as important as learning how to do a proper CPR: Remembering to look where the AED machines are in public places like coffee shops, movie theaters, concert venues, etc. I hope I see Vicky again 2 years from now when I need to renew my certification! read more

It was all I could do to attend this class. I mean - I know it's essential but how boring to sit through nearly three hours of this stuff! Thinking "I'm doing it for my family" à la Breaking Bad, I begrudgingly signed up, and found it to be the best HR-sponsored event I've been to (high bar...). Vicki made a dry topic immensely entertaining and explained things in a clear and intuitive way that is easy to remember and share with others. As a fellow cheeseball, I'm appreciative of her teaching style and learned a lot. However, If you're one of those humorless wet blankets that would rather sit through a training video, you should look elsewhere. read more

I have taken several American Heart Association CPR/AED courses over the years and CPR Training for Life is by far the best course. Vicki is knowledgeable and engaging with students. The course was both extremely informative and well presented. the hands on practice stations and 1/1 instruction was outstanding. Vicki is very passionate about teaching life saving skills and it shows in her presentation. I took the refresher course with my company the Arcada Theater and know the entire staff is well prepared when an emergency occurs. I highly recommend CPR training for Life for all your CPR/AED training needs . read more

My daughter and I attended Vickie Onesti's CPR training class on Fri, June 28th, at Rusch Park, and we absolutely loved it! We were previously CPR-certified, but her class stood out and was so great to be a part of! She made it so easy for us to re-learn and remember important things we had already forgotten since our last class. She was lovely and kept us entertained, all while focusing on the importance of recalling key information that could potentially be life-saving. We'll definitely be referring our friends and family to Vickie's class so she can make them fellow superheroes! Thanks, Vickie! read more

Our company has been using CPR Training for LIFE for years now. Some employees are reluctant to sign up for company sponsored trainings, but we always have a great turnout for CPR training through this company. The training is fun and interactive and keeps employees engaged while they are learning these lifesaving skills. Each year we have employees reach out asking when the next training will be. Vickie is so easy to work with and is a wonderful instructor. I definitely recommend CPR Training for LIFE for any company that is looking to certify their employees in CPR and AED training. read more

It was my first time being trained for both CPR and first aid. I cannot imagine anyone being able to execute the training better than Vickie. She is able to capture the room with her vast knowledge and along with her quick wit and a little humor keeps everyone's attention for the entire session. I left the session a little excited about my new skills and really hope I never have to use them. But if it does happen I have confidence that I will perform just as she has trained me. So if you decide to have this training I highly recommend having Vickie do your training! She was awesome! read more

Vickie is fantastic, and you will love her! Her CPR trainings are interactive and designed to empower, edify, and inspire you to be well-informed "superheroes" in case there is a medical crisis such as cardiac arrest, choking, severe allergic reaction, and other emergency situations. Her class uses hands-on exercises with state-of-the-art mannequins and sample AED kits, but don't be intimidated-- it is fun and a team effort--her curriculum and instructional delivery are user-friendly, warm, and supportive. BE READY and BE PREPARED-- LEARN HOW YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE, including your own! read more

Vickie came to Sacramento City College and was an absolutely outstanding CPR instructor! She made the class both fun and incredibly informative, striking the perfect balance between keeping things light and making sure we truly understood the material. Her enthusiasm and knowledge were obvious from the start, and she had a great way of breaking things down so they were easy to learn and remember. I walked away feeling confident and well-prepared. Highly recommend her class to anyone looking to learn CPR in a supportive and engaging environment! read more

Who really takes the time to review a CPR training? I really hope more people do! Vickie was hands down engaging and informative....and so much fun. She is a Spartan Cheerleader! I swear she could fill in for Cheri Oteri! I learned a few extra tips- I didn't think I would... certification after certification! If you have a company or looking to join a training here's Vickies info: https://www.cprtrainingforlife.com/?fbclid=IwAR3aOMV_0LgR5N-iu-ac7ZXkWgruxUgrO7zX6Vmr0ts0qo2rCUlS-Sskb2k This may have been her largest session and she rocked it! read more

Vickie was a great teacher! She was engaging, informative and funny! I think I'd sure want her around if I were having a heart attack! But seriously, I've taken cpr classes before...yawn...but hers was so well done and very informative. 30 times. 2 breaths. 6 minutes. Go deep!!! You! call 911...go wait for the ambulance. You! go get me the AED machine! now!!! I even walked into the school office and asked where they keep the AED machine so that I could make sure that my whole team knew where it was. Thanks Vickie! read more

Had to do this as part of my job. I've taken CPR/first aid classes before and they're pretty much all the same...BORING. But this one was different. Vickie was our instructor and she made the class fun. She peppered the lesson with various jokes/puns that were designed to prove a point. She also got right to the point. She did not waste time. We had her for 3.5 hours and every minute flew by. This was truly the best CPR/first aid class i've ever taken. Co-workers who have had her in the past rave about her. read more

The instructor is energetic, knowledgeable and friendly to everyone! She relates the importance of the information in a positive and perfect way that gets the message across in a very easy way that the students can understand and retain the information. I recommend this instructor to everyone! I feel that her instruction gives me the confidence to save someone's life. She inspires in a way that gets you over the insecurities of performing CPR when you really need to!! read more

I came back to Vickie's course for my renewal after such an amazing experience the first time. I again was very impressed and thankful. Vickie is super engaging and informed. I feel like I understand and remember the content really well. I now feel empowered and ready to intervene as a bystander or with my family and friends (Most likely I will encounter a cardiac arrest at home with people I know rather than a stranger on the street). Put me in coach!! read more

This class is phenomenal. Vickie finds the perfect balance between seriousness and light-heartedness/humor to impart her wealth of knowledge . She is upbeat, positive and so very funny while explaining things and providing hypothetical scenarios. Three hours flew by and I was fully engaged at all times. I left the class feeling empowered and confident that I could apply everything I learned if the situation ever arises. Thank you, Vickie! read more

This was the best CPR class I've ever taken and I've been CPR certified for 17 years. This was my second class with Vickie and a renewal. Vickie is very knowledgeable and keeps the class engaged the whole time. She makes the class fun and helps us remember what we're supposed to do in many life threatening situations. She made the class entertaining but was also very informative. I highly recommend my friends and others to take her class. read more

VICKIE ONESTI provided my company workplace with an informative, interactive, and (actually!) fun CPR/1st aide training. We learned about what to do in these medical emergencies to help save lives. The training not only gave us the important training, she discussed real life scenarios so that we could take the training and apply to our work and home life. I recommend Vickie and her company for your CPR training certification. read more

Vicki is probably one of the best CPR & 1st Aid instructors I've ever had! She made learning fun so it sticks with you! Situations where CPR might be needed can be scary, but she made us feel confident so can we can step in as "superheroes" if needed! Found her teaching style very engaging, informative, and memorable! We love you, Vicki! We will see you every 2 years as long as you are still teaching this important life skills! read more

I took this class with my 13 year old daughter and we both really loved it! Vickie is hilarious, energetic, engaging and passionate about the work she does. I was learning while laughing and having a great time. Vickie is very clear in her instruction and moves at a perfect pace. I feel that my daughter and I are truly prepared in the event of an emergency. In a nutshell, awesome facilitator and awesome class! read more

Vickie makes the course educational and fun. I've sponsored many of these trainings for various organizations over the years, and once I found Vickie I would never go with anyone else. She brings humor to a serious training and it really makes the information stick with you. I went to a training last week, and I recalled most of the information from two years ago because of her delivery. Thanks Vickie! read more