I have been attending ACLS, PALS, and CPR courses at the Peterson location since 1996. For many…read moreyears, I had Ms. G. Limos as my instructor, and she set the standard for what a great instructor should be: punctual, respectful, approachable, knowledgeable, and able to create a comfortable learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions. The classes were always efficient, engaging, and respectful of the fact that many attendees are experienced healthcare professionals. Unfortunately, my recent experience at the Foster location with Ms. Eun Goldstein was the complete opposite and, without question, the worst ACLS/CPR class I have attended in my entire nursing career. At the beginning of class, she confidently stated that she was "the best ACLS instructor you will ever have." Such a statement naturally sets very high expectations. However, while she may be knowledgeable about the course material, knowledge alone does not translate into being an effective educator. A great instructor teaches, guides, encourages, and builds confidence. Unfortunately, the teaching style I experienced was rude, intimidating, and condescending. I have 12 years of experience as an ER nurse and open-heart ICU nurse, and I worked as an in-house registry nurse in the Rush Oak Park Emergency Department while also working full-time in AMITA Health BH. Despite this diverse clinical background, I was publicly belittled when she made comments implying that because I work in psychiatric nursing, I "do not know anything." She laughed in front of the class, which was humiliating, unprofessional, and completely inappropriate. During mock codes, students were frequently called out or criticized in a manner that felt more humiliating than educational. On one occasion, I answered a question correctly according to ACLS guidelines, but was criticized for giving a "bookish" answer because it was not the exact response she wanted in a real-life scenario. I also witnessed other students being spoken to in a manner I found unacceptable. A Loyola student who struggled to answer a question was referred to as "low class," and a new graduate nurse was told they had a "poor education" because they did not understand her question. Those comments have no place in a professional educational environment. Communication was also a significant challenge. Many students had difficulty understanding her explanations throughout the class, yet asking questions did not feel welcomed. At the beginning of the course, she specifically instructed the class not to ask her questions. A student sitting in the front row was publicly reprimanded for looking into their bag while she was speaking and was told, "All eyes in front of me. What are you doing?" ACLS and CPR classes are meant to strengthen clinical skills, critical thinking, confidence, and teamwork during high-stress emergencies. Students attending these courses include experienced nurses, new graduates, and healthcare professionals from different specialties. Every student deserves to be treated with patience, dignity, and respect. Paying $150 for a class where students feel intimidated, embarrassed, and afraid to participate is extremely disappointing. For anyone seeking a professional, respectful, and engaging ACLS experience, I strongly recommend the Peterson location with Ms. Gloria Limos. She demonstrates what an exceptional instructor should be--knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to helping students succeed. I sincerely hope the Foster location addresses these concerns, because clinical expertise alone does not make someone a great educator. Professionalism, humility, communication, and respect for students are equally important. My advice to future students: choose your instructor carefully.

Best CPR class I've ever been to! Earl was amazing! Learned so much more with him than any other…read moreclass I've been too. Would highly recommend!

This was an AMAZING class!! As a mature women, I was intimidated by the thought of changing my…read morecareer in the 2nd half of my life, but to step back into a classroom after ALL THESE YEARS, I was terrified but determined. I am so grateful to Mrs. Eva, she made this experience a fun and pleasant one. She made me feel important and present. I needed that. The Clinical Nurses were AWESOME. The office management, Mr. Jeremy was so pleasant and patient with our many demands. He always took care of us students with a smile and CANDY!! Thank you Mr. Jeremy. THANK YOU CAREER OPTIONS for changing my life.

I am so happy I chose to go here to get my CNA training. First of all I was able to complete the…read moreclass in 5 weeks. They offer lots of flexibility with scheduling. The instructor Eva was very knowledgeable and pretty funny at times. She really cares and wants all of the students to do well. I would highly recommend taking the course here vs a community college. As I mentioned I was done in 5 weeks vs the typical 16 week college course. They have day and evening hours available. I did very well on my exams and feel confident that I will do well on the state board exam. The instructor makes sure she teaches you all you need to know to do well on exams and to succeed in your career. They offer flexible payment plans too.

Fantastic! Quick, easy , friendly & professional. I'll do all my cpr needs here! Highly recommend…read more I did BLS & ACLS , quality program & not intimidating. Easy parking. Coffee & water there for free. Nice clean environment.

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I came to Illinois Safety CPR to obtain a Basic Life Support CPR AED certification because my job…read morerequired it, and not my current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED certification. Its location was within an acceptable driving distance from the west-side of Chicago which is why I chose it. And also its location is an area I am familiar with. ISCPR offers Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support, as well as American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED classes. Registering for the class was a simple process. After clicking on the class I needed, a drop down menu appeared with a thirty day span of dates to choose from. And finally, after clicking on my preferred date it took me to the registration page for that particular class. Located within a traffic circle, the easiest way to identify ISCPR is to look out for restaurants Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch, and Circle Tavern which ISCPR sits in-between. Now as for the class. Due to coronavirus, there were things that we did not do during this course, as well as things we did such as wearing gloves while touching the dummies, and utilizing a Ambu bag instead of doing mouth to mouth. The presentation itself which majority of it was on video was easy to follow and the instructor, Michael was very insightful and welcoming throughout it. I am glad I chose to attend Illinois Safety CPR to obtain my BLS certification. I highly recommend if you are pursuing any of the CPR certifications mentioned. ~Blessings~ Thomas G

I've taken CPR classes from a few different companies and Illinois Safety is by far the best. The…read morequality of the instructors is top notch and we were impressed by the knowledge and ability to make the complex parts simple. Illinois Safety was on-time and did the job we were looking for. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for healthcare certifications.

Have used them for both my CPR certifications in 2023 and 2025, no issues! Michael is a great…read moreinstructor!

Wonderful experience! Mike and Team could not have provided…read morebetter instructions. Definitely will use again for renewal as well as recommended to all I know.

This was a very well taught class. I had not been in a classroom in over 17 years.The EMT course…read moreand state exam is very challenging and the instructors do a great job of preparing you. If you take it seriously and pay attention they get you through it.

The Chris' run a great program. I've been a paramedic for over 20 years and I can tell you they…read moreexceeded my expectations with my daughter's EMT class. The lead instructors are career paramedics with an extraordinary amount of experience. My daughter finished the accelerated program and easily passed the state test on the first attempt.