Desert Education Solutions LLC

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15721 North Greenway Hayden Lp
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Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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We offer American Heart Association Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses, as well as NRP course completion. CPR/AED training, as well as First Aid, is available to both the professional healthcare provider, as well as to the lay rescuer. Our courses satisfy the requirement for insurance companies and other employers requiring proof of CPR and/or First Aid certification. We also offer the most recently-updated course from American Heart - Pediatric First Aid-CPR-AED. This comprehensive class features strategies for preventing injuries and treating the most common injuries among school-aged children and infants, along with CPR and AED for adults, children, and infants. It is highly-recommended for anyone working with children, as well as for new parents. This certification is recognized in all 50 states as first aid training for childcare workers. There is even a portion of the course dedicated to the administration of asthma medications in a childcare, school, or home setting.

History

Established in 2012.

We have been providing American Heart Association certifications to course participants since 2012, and we specialize in formatting courses to provide that extra edge for nursing students, EMTs, physicians, and others who will benefit from a more detailed class that covers a range of possible situations.

Meet the Business Owner: Kerrie Z.

Kerrie has extensive experience in ICU, wound care, and Medical-Surgical nursing, in addition to being an American Heart Association-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor as well as an American Academy of Pediatrics NRP instructor. Kerrie has worked in nearly every area of hospital operations, including Obstetrics, ICU, PACU, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units. She is a certified wound care nurse and former hospital administrator for a multi-campus hospital group in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. Kerrie has a passion for teaching and an excellent sense of humor, making the classes she teaches both fun and informative. She is firmly committed to making certain that each student receives nothing less than the best training in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

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“Kerrie is super funny first of all but she actually has spent time to make rhymes and little pneumonics that you'll remember.”

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Start CPR 1st

5.0

(56 reviews)

5.8 mi

My family and I took the CPR and AED class over the weekend. We are expecting a baby so we all…read morewanted to be prepared. Scheduling was easy and Tyson is responsive to questions over Yelp as I wanted to make sure there was child and infant portion of the CPR class we would take. Check in was simple and the classroom was set up already. It was roomy and comfortable. The bathroom was tidy. There were posters all over the walls which went over some common misconceptions people have about rendering aid, like you can't be sued if acting in good faith. There is a storage space for your belongings which is great since half of the class is hands on, on the floor (as an emergency would be also). I am very pregnant (delivering in a few days) and Drea was quick to offer me accommodation so that I did not have to get on the floor. They also didn't bat an eye at my refusal to partner with a lady who had coughed and blew her nose through the entire introduction video, and accommodated her separately. It is unusual for me to do something like that but now is not the time for me to get sick and they didn't make me feel bad for it. There were some videos playing in the room before we started, which became confusing for my family because they were put out by the American Heart Association and promote hands-only CPR. It made my family think that we were not going to learn rescue breathing. I explained that I thought it was a space-filler for while we were waiting to start and that the current recommendation by the AHA is hands only so less people would be afraid to help. Tyson later explained this issue during the class as well. The class does indeed cover rescue breathing. He also explained how and why some things we learned in past CPR classes are not recommended any longer. The actual training videos were well made and did not seem outdated. The dummies were very cool because they were electronic and had lights to show you if you were doing well enough. Their chest rises so you can see and feel what a strong enough breath is like. I struggled to do 2 minutes of CPR. It was reassuring to work on a dummy with feedback. It was also great to work with a practice AED. I'd never touched one before and they seem scary but after learning how they don't just go off unless someone pushes a button, I felt better. It was good to be able to work with the infant dummies also and to practice hitting them on the back for choking, and chest compressions to see how much pressure to use. I realized I needed to tell my mom to be sure to hit my child harder if mine started choking! My dad realized he better get an AED for the cabin because my mom won't be able to do much chest compression if he were to need it. All in all a well-run class and business.

I took CPR and First Aid training with Tyson in preparation to become a yoga instructor. I have…read moretaken these classes in the past, and this was the best yet. It was fun and engaging. I learned a lot. The demonstrations were helpful. It was efficient, clear and encouraging. I feel more confident than ever in my CPR and First Aid abilities and am glad I received my certifications here.

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LBW Training Center

4.7

(50 reviews)

14.0 mi

I have been choosing LBW for many years. It is taught by certified and experienced instructors in…read morethe field with old school work ethic. I will choose LBW over any "mandatory training" because at LBW they love what they do. Thank you so much for offering this to healthcare providers everywhere.

Honestly one of the best BLS courses I have ever taken- the instructor Dr Meser- a physician was…read morefantastic. I feel like i learned new and relevant information which i cannot always say from other CPR/BLS courses. Highly recommend!

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Real Life Emergency Training

5.0

(4 reviews)

18.6 mi

All of these years, I have always wanted to learn CPR. Now that my wife and I are earning our…read moreFoster Parents license. This is one of the requirements! This is a four hour class, yes four hours!!! I for one I was happy it was this long, There is no way you can learn safety in just an hour or so. Our class was CPR, First Aide, and AED for adults and infants. My worst fear has always been if someone close to be is in need for help and I couldn't help. Now I have a lot more confident in knowing I can at least try, and make a differences. Everything was hands on and video training. I will definitely come back when I need more training!

Thankful that Karri of - RLET - for signing me up for the CPR class…read more This business takes pride in the information they teach. Paula was my instructor and I was very pleased. She knew her information not only from the books but by working in the field too. Great Clean room and I highly recommend their Classes to anyone. Thank you for all you do. Alicia Valentyn

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American Emergency Response Training

4.4

(31 reviews)

12.0 mi

I'm a lawyer and my wife is a doctor. The owner of AERT is a crooked liar. Don't go there…read more There are many other cpr classes in the Phoenix area. I signed up online for a class and AERT unilaterally cancelled it and then told me that I would have to take a class at a different location (in a bad part of town) on a date that would be too late for me to obtain a certificate I needed at that time. The owner then said in a loud, angry voice: "We cannot provide you with any classes!!" and hung up the phone. Despite all this, she charged my wife and I $100 for the class. We complained to citicard and Ms. Jaime sent a letter lying about what happened and claimed that we simply failed to show up for the class. I don't know how anyone has given this crooked company a positive review.

Ben tested me for my skills test and was super helpful and gave some added intelligence during the…read moretest. Will use AER again in the future!

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Second Chance Specialists

5.0

(11 reviews)

23.7 mi

After having a not great experience with another CPR class, my husband and I were so grateful to…read morestumble upon this class! We were able to make a same day appointment for a class that evening and Mike was fantastic! We loved that you could take part of the course online and then in person really emphasized the skills you learned online and provided a hands on learning experience. Mike works as an EMT and firefighter so he was super knowledgeable. He was also very kind and we really enjoyed his class! I left feeling well equipped to do CPR and first aid.

Infant, child and adult CPR + first aid offered in a fast paced, informative and thoughtful manner…read more Not a dull moment!

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CPR and First Aid Training Center

4.5

(15 reviews)

17.2 mi

Great instructor "Dan" was very informative on CPR and taught with experience not just book…read morelearning. Also was entertaining for the subject content. Would highly recommend this establishment.

I highly recommended EMS University instead of this training center. I used EMS last time and my…read moreexperience was 10 times better! I came to this First Aid and Training Center establishment due to a last minute need and was extremely disappointed with my experience. The instructor was super nice, but he lead the class via Video ( like 2-one hour videos!!). After sitting through the grueling 4+ hours, the most frustrating part was being told they don't give out completion cards. Plus their computer system wasn't working for the "e-version" certificate they said we'd receive, so I spent 4.5 hours on a Saturday morning and came away with a half completed piece of paper that doesn't have pertinent info I need to prove I took this class. Not a great experience at all. Wouldn't recommend this place.

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Horizon Safety Training

5.0

(3 reviews)

17.1 mi

I've taken this class at other places but only Brenda makes it fun and the information really…read morestick! If you want to really learn and not dread the class..... this is the place to go!! Fun plus learn. Can't get better than that!! I'm

Brenda has made the class very interesting and enjoyable. She has made the class enjoying but also…read morevery informative. I have gained a lot of useful knowledge from this training. She incorporated a lot of jokes in the class. We laughed a lot in this class.

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Now I have my CPR/AED & First Aid certifications. Awesome!

CPR Solutions

4.4

(7 reviews)

23.7 mi

CPR Solutions is an excellent company. It made renewing my CPR certification so easy and actually…read morefun. The company is so well-organized and the staff are awesome. They are AHA approved which is great. Tommye Jordan is an amazing instructor. I would highly recommend CPR Solutions any day. I have actually already shared with several people who need to renew their CPR. I am even considering joining their team! Thank you again CPR Solutions.

Easy to schedule, many class times available. Course is conducted in a thorough but timely manner…read more Instructor ensures participants understand and feel comfortable with the information and procedures. Their feedback during CPR practice is valuable and it is clear that they understand the information. Highly recommend.

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Modern Milk

4.6

(51 reviews)

1.0 mi

I have gone to Modern Milk for several different classes including their Happy Mom School and some…read moreworkshops. For my first and now my second pregnancies I go to Jennie's prenatal yoga on Wednesday nights. When I went for the first time in 2022, I knew I would love it. I took her class every week for more than half of my pregnancy. And now I'm just a few weeks away from delivering my second and I am just so thankful for Jennie to be part of my journey. When I went to class with my second, I was met with a hug and the warmest welcome back! I just love her. And I LOVE this class. I live about 25 minute away and it's worth the drive. The energy, warmth, acceptance and solidarity is just to wonderful and I am grateful to have this though out pregnancy. Jennie make everyone feel so at home and comfortable. Her energy, caring, kindness and general vibe lets you know that you belong and you're not alone. I love that we go around the room when class starts to share and ask for advice and then we move our bodies in such a kind and gracious way; the room is truly full of acceptance- for each other and ourselves and that is all because of Jennie.

This place seems to have scheduling issues, and I'm glad I called ahead of time before driving all…read morethe way down to Scottsdale. I made a lactation appointment online and received a email shortly after. I called the day before my appointment because I didn't receive a confirmation or call for my upcoming appointment, the lady who answered was very rude and also was told the time was already booked for someone else.

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Kiddie Kampus

4.8

(37 reviews)

9.6 mi

My son has been going here since he was 4 months old, he is 19 months old now. The teachers in the…read moreinfant room, and now in the 1 year old room, have been fantastic, and I never feel worried about my child's safety or development. He gets great attention and the staff in the entire place knows parent's and children's names, even if your child is not in their class. We have a physical therapist that visits my son at daycare and she has seen many daycares over the years. She told me she can tell that the teachers really care about the kids and that's tough to find. It puts me at ease to know how flexible they are when it comes to food, schedules, and other preferences. I have heard so many scary stories online about daycare and I am so incredibly grateful that I cannot imagine picking my child up to find anything worse than maybe a little cranky mood or a mild diaper rash. We recently moved homes to a place a little further from Kiddie Kampus, but I knew we did not want to move too far so that my son could continue to attend here.

Excellent care for a family that has parents that both work in healthcare (long hours usually 10 -…read more12 hours). Owner was great, staff were exceptional with our kiddos and very trustworthy. Price was fair, and treated well.

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Prescolaire Early Learning Academy

5.0

(14 reviews)

3.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Available by appointment

We were so lucky to stumble upon Prescolaire! We happened to sign up right as this location was…read moreopening, and I was so grateful to find a place that had incredible hours, amazing staff, an absolutely beautiful and clean facility, and even food included! As a pediatrician, safety is the number one most important aspect for me, and I have always felt more than comfortable dropping off my daughter (and even sometimes my son). It is obvious that the staff truly care about the children and the families, and I'm always impressed by how communicative and responsive everyone is. My only complaint is that it isn't closer to our house! Otherwise, we have been so happy :)

The best place for kids! For learning and being taken care of! They are safe and well while you're…read morebusy working!

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Amore Preschool

5.0

(11 reviews)

2.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Both of my daughters have gone here for a few years now, and it's been such a wonderful experience…read more The director is amazing -- so hands-on and clearly dedicated. You just know she puts in a ton of work behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. The teachers are the best. They truly love what they do, and it feels like more than a job to them. My girls adore their teachers, and they're kind of like their little second family. They talk about their teachers outside of school a bunch so it really has a positive impact. The classrooms are always clean, which stood out to me when I toured several schools at the beginning. There's always a great mix of activities, and the kids spend plenty of time outside getting fresh air. Between my two daughters, we've had a child in every age group at some point, from infant to pre-K, and the care has been consistently great. When one of my girls had a phase of some behavioral challenges, the staff worked with us as a team to figure it out instead of pushing us away. Within a few days, things got better and she moved on from that phase. That's the kind of personal touch you get with a smaller school. They send pictures and updates, and it's just such a comforting feeling to know your kids are safe, happy, and having fun every day. We love Amore!

We have nothing but great things to say about Amore Preschool. Our child has been with them for 8…read moremonths so far and he is so happy at drop-off and pick-up. In the first month, it took him some adjusting and he was refusing the bottle while at daycare. As a first time parent, I was so worried about it but the director and staff at Amore were diligent in finding a solution and making our child comfortable. Definitely helped lift a load off my shoulders. It seems like all the staff knows my little baby and he smiles when he sees them. We have been incredibly impressed with their nurturing, caring and professional approach to child care. We are so grateful for their team. I love being able to see photos and communicate with the staff via their app as well. It's so nice to read about what they have been up to that day and see a picture or two to break up my work day. The monthly Parent's Night Out was great for us as well because we didn't have a babysitter that we trusted in the early months. We had a few hours to ourselves while our child spent time in an environment we knew he was cared for and safe. Analiese and her team really work hard to meet the needs of your child and they really put a lot of work into their daily activities for the children's social, physical and intellectual growth. My husband and I have so much appreciation for Amore.

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Scottsdale

4.3

(36 reviews)

3.7 mi

Our son has been at Little Sunshine for 9 months and he has really enjoyed it. His teachers, Ms…read moreCarissa and Ms Brittany, have been so welcoming and caring that he has really blossomed. The administrator, Ms Tia, has a great way of getting to know and support each child at the school individually. I've been very impressed!

Very good school. They provide good curriculums, a lot of activities and events for the whole…read morefamily to participate, and nice meals every day Teachers are nice and professional and very responsible. my two kids love to good to school!

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Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Centers

4.3

(34 reviews)

1.5 mi

Transparently we have not actually sent our kids to this childcare center however I did tour it and…read morewas beyond impressed with them. The campus itself is super cute and set up very classroom style, which I think is a positive experience for young kids all of the kids and teachers were fully engaged and so happy. They also have a community area for kids to eat lunch to get them used to cafeteria style, which I thought was super cool and their meals are on the healthier side compared to most childcare centers. They additionally have some extracurriculars that you can pay extra for like dance or art for about $10 additional a week. They are on the slightly more expensive side, but honestly very reasonable in comparison to other childcare centers in the valley. If it was a little bit closer to our house or in a more convenient location, we would be sending our children here.

I had my son here for two years and unfortunately it did not work out…read more I do love how friendly the girls are up front (there are some great women there) and it makes for a good atmosphere for the parents but the daycare seemed to have a high turnover rate with teachers and just an underlying toxic tone. I saw one teacher not being very patient or friendly with a child and later she was moved out to help with other activities (thank god). Another younger teacher would stomp past us and not even smile as if she hated us and her job. I understand my son made friends with a boy who seemed to be a troublemaker so he was difficult but the way the school handled it was by putting him up front in time out nearly everyday, and the teacher accosting me and telling me that he needs assessments as if he's special needs and then moving him down to half days only. I left in tears one day because of the way the teacher treated me. We transferred to the Scottsdale School and my son is thriving ! He has been learning SO much, the teachers have been there for years so they don't have a high turnover rate and my son loves going. I feel great dropping him off and they all love my son and he's super popular in school. We have had ZERO issues there. I do realize other people have good experiences here but I just always felt super off and stressed dropping my son off at this daycare. This daycare seemed to have a negative attitude towards my son (which may have been justified because of negative influences) which made for a somewhat threatening environment for him. Just know if a daycare is not working out then you can always find a better environment for your child. Young children are very influenced by other kids in the class so getting them into a different school may be appropriate.

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Marcy C.

10 years ago

The best CPR traing facility in the Valley! The instructors are positive, answer questions honestly and keep you engaged. The equipment is state of the art and the classes are comfortable. They went above and beyond to make sure I completed my course and showed compassion and understanding when I struggled. Understanding and completing the course is their main objective, over fees and classes so big you can't concentrate. I HIGHLY recommend Desert Solutions! It is the only training facility I will go to from now on and I will share this with everyone I know who needs to obtain CPR training. read more

Aunt M.

12 years ago

I took the Basic Life Support (BLS) class at the Scottsdale location of Desert Education Solutions. The teachers were engaging and the class went very quickly. The whole process of signing up, attending the class and getting my BLS certification was SO easy and fast! I would highly recommend going here! They were also a few dollars cheaper than all other places I had looked into. read more

Jess S.

2 years ago

I'm so impressed by my experience at Desert Education Scottsdale. I completed BLS and NRP with Channa, she was an outstanding teacher, incredibly knowledgable and supported me throughout the entire process. I won't be going anywhere else for certs. read more

Tracie J.

4 years ago

Words can't express what I feel about this company. Their instructors are dynamic, smart, make you feel at ease and they have good sense of humors that makes the class more fun and interesting. Shout out to Channa Van Dam-Hay- You ROCK GIRLFRIEND! read more

Leigh Anne C.

8 years ago

PALS and BLS renewal today and it was informative and entertaining. Strongly recommend renewal and initial certification be done here!

Bryan F.

9 years ago

excellent! kerrie and jeff provide a wonderful experience and are quite adept and i might say virtuoso aha instructors !

Bryan F.

9 years ago

excellent! kerrie and jeff provide a wonderful experience and are adept and i might say virtuoso aha instructors :)

Andi M.

115

10 years ago

Convenient, efficient, and knowledgeable!! I will definitely be back!

Sarah F.

529

9 years ago

they made the CPR certification process quick and painless.

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This review is for the campus in Tempe, AZ. I cannot stress how remarkable this program was. I…read morehighly recommend it for career changers and working professionals who need to make the transition sooner rather than later. While it helps to have some natural study skills or to be reasonably good at tests, I hadn't been to in person classes in more than a decade and was concerned about being an older student. My concerns were completely put at ease from day one. Every instructor was both friendly and incredibly capable, knowing the content and the field with a depth of knowledge that only comes from years--and often decades--in the field. While the content was understandably intense and the volume of knowledge overwhelming, the course leaders were constantly checking in and offered extra instruction, guidance and support as needed. The skills staff brought youthful enthusiasm as well as a wealth of knowledge, too, and while that was the area I was most concerned about, we had structured time to practice until I felt 100% at ease. Instructors and staff were easily accessible, patient to a fault and always willing to help. As a career educator myself, I felt impressed by their ability to teach for hours and then stick around to help with skills practice and other needs as they arose. Finally, the reason I initially picked the program proved powerful: the all-inclusive nature. I have ADD and knew I might struggle to follow through on things like registering for the NREMT, or to create the appropriate accounts or know how to focus on which study aids. I also hate cooking and preferred to pick a program that included food so that this subject would be taken care of ahead of time. If you are truly focused on a quick turn around from education to job, this is the best option. Food was included, we got incredible discounts on local hotels nearby, PocketPrep was a lifesaver as I prepped, and every step was not only laid out for us, but we were taken through them together. I cannot emphasize the holistic nature of the program enough. I paid more versus other programs for "white glove service," and I got it--right down to the provided voucher to take the NREMT test itself. Thankfully, I passed the NREMT in 70 questions on the first try. If you can keep up for two weeks of your life and cut out all distractions, then the Unitek EMT Boot Camp is for you.

Program is Amazing! Took the 2 week Bootcamp, it was hard but also really enjoyable and fun. All…read moreof the staff are amazing! A 3rd of the staff went through the program and enjoy it so much they part time instruct. If you want to get your EMT in a 1/10 of the time but still have the same quality education just do it.

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