I have taken a TON of these classes, but I must say that Bill is the best! I was truly surprised…read morewhen it was over - I thought we must be finished early but no, it was the full 4-1/2 hours! Bill made it interesting and relatable. I learned things, felt empowered to contribute, and overall felt it was a positive experience. It was nice that we didn't have to sit in those crummy uncomfortable desks too!!

From the owner: Provide CPR Certifications and First Aid Courses for BLS Healthcare Providers, Professionals and…read morefor personal emergency training.

I took my initial course for ACLS here and the instructors were AWESOME. I felt like the…read moreinformation that I learned was extremely helpful, the instructors answer your questions without making you feel stupid, and going through the different scenarios with hands-on learning was really great. My group was mainly with the instructor Adrienne, and Adrienne was very helpful, knowledgeable, and very nice. Now that I'm done with the course, I feel prepared for any situation that will require advanced cardiac life support. They were also very quick with getting me the e-card for ACLS; they said that it would take up to three business days to receive, but I received the email three hours after completing the class. I have never written a Yelp review before, but I had to give these people a good review because they were excellent and I actually enjoyed what I learned because they made it fun and interesting, and I could tell that they really knew their material well and have used it in their work as paramedics. I took my BLS from PCC, but I would recommend Cascade over PCC hands down.

I had a terrible experience with Nomad Consulting and cannot recommend this business to anyone…read more I completed both the online and in-person portions of the Adult/Child/Infant CPR course. Due to a technical issue with the Red Cross system not recognizing my e-learning certificate properly, I did not immediately receive my certification. Instead of helping resolve the issue or guiding me through the proper steps, the owner was incredibly unorganized, dismissive, and accusatory. He admitted to letting me into the class without verifying my e-learning status -- a mistake on his part -- but then turned around and blamed me when the system didn't immediately reflect my completion. He claimed the certificate I submitted "looked doctored" (a completely false and offensive accusation), and dismissed my attempts to clarify or provide proof. He offered no real support, gave unclear and delayed communication, and made the situation far more stressful than it needed to be. I had zero empathy or accountability from the business owner. I have since contacted the Red Cross directly, where I was treated with far more professionalism and respect -- and confirmed that I did in fact complete the e-learning portion as required. This business was disorganized, condescending, and unprofessional. I strongly recommend seeking CPR certification elsewhere.

From the owner: Nomad Consulting, Training, and Safety Services LLC. is not only an American Red Cross-affiliated…read moretraining provider specializing in Aquatics, CPR First Aid, and Safety Programs.; We are dedicated to supporting our clients and their communities. We believe in taking a holistic approach to client support through building lasting relationships grounded in core values. Once you partner with NCTSS, you and your organization are "never alone" as you are with NOMAD, and we are here with you every step of the way to meet your needs and enhance your mission and vision, personal or organizational. "This is the NOMAD way."

This is an awesome organization. I was so impressed taking BLS and first aid training here after…read morealso attending one at Red Cross (which I can't recommend). This provider is a short walk from Trimet in the Gateway area. They provided snacks, coffee, tea and water as well as cushioned chairs. My trainer today was Tim and he did a great job keeping things engaging and fun while providing feedback. Tim is an excellent trainer as he really understands the material and which pieces are the most important to understand and remember in a crisis situation. He met us where we were at, always polite and respectful and taking time to get to know us a bit. I highly recommend taking training here and I hope to return in the future!

They are under free CPR on yelp yet charge $ 85. This is false advertising and needs to be changed…read moreimmediately!

Wow... this was a tough 4. 5 stars for the First Aid/CPR/AED class and the instructor, Matt Brady…read more 3 stars for their administration and process. And because the 3 burned so much of my time, I had to pull my overall down from a 5 to a 4. Course - I've been certified FA/CPR certified for 18 years with AED added on in the last 5. This renewal, I decided to try a different educator. There were some updates and changes to best practices, which were highlighted throughout. Classes had a good blend of video learning, hands-on practice and validation, and live lecture with Q&A. Solidly 21st century. The instructor was engaging, had lots of personal experience, and had a great energy. It's the best I've had so far. There were a couple of small points missing that gave me pause, and I brought them up during the first aid part. Small but important things such giving lots of ice-cold water or sports drinks to someone in heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be very detrimental if they are very dehydrated (from vomiting to even sending them into cardiac arrest). Oh, and the Hillsboro campus has a single-serve, custom-grind Aramark coffee maker... super sweet! 5 stars. Challenges/lesson that may be helpful: Admin - CTC is a DBA, so there will be a discrepancy between your bill, the training provider, and the certifying authority. By the time I called, the booker said the Portland class I was hoping for wasn't available anymore. Instead she suggested a similar class at the Hillsboro location. I didn't know where that was but she said it would be on the receipt. It wasn't. The desktop site is much more functional than the mobile app, so don't rely on it. Google maps couldn't initially find it the Hillsboro training location. Instead it pointed to a nearby Hillsboro fire station. I pinned the company and address, so maybe that will improve the score so it shows up for others. Here's by biggest admin thing - So by default you apparently get an eCard. That's fine. What is not mentioned is that there is a whole long legal-ease agreement with privacy policy by the AHA that is over 3,600 words. Really? I've never had to do anything so ridiculous to get proof of my training completion. It took another hour on the phone between calling both the AHA and CTC to arrange to have a card mailed to me. Too much time. Next time I'll know better.

Finally, a permanent, year-round alternate to PCC CLIMB!…read more Bubba, take us crappy fishing--- PRONTO! Nice facility, nice class sizes, nice instructors, fast pace, little down/superfluous time wasted. They even offer some classes in evenings and on weekends! Woot!