I was looking for the class for bls recertification. I just got hired at a new place and didn't have the correct card, and found this location near my apartment. The instructor was funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable. He demonstrated everything and had us practice for ourselves. We had a test at the end of class, and our cards are were emailed within 24 hours. I highly recommend any of the classes offered here. read more

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I'm a Licensed Esthetician, I would highly recommend taking the provided classes to expand your knowledge I had the honor to shadow Nurse Practitioner Jan & I couldn't be more happier with my experience. Attended the Combo Course for Microneedling & Dermaplanning, I can truly say I love what I do & working with Jan has made the overall experience a memorable one. Not only do you get a thorough lecture, you also get hands on experience!!! Forever grateful .....10/10 recommend read more

OC Safety CPR & First Aid - CPR Classes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I sent my au pair for a pediatric CPR class, which on their website was $70 and was described as 3 hours. From my au pairs description of the course, it was only 1.5 hour of watching a video, and 30 minutes of actually practicing with only an adult-doll. (There were baby dolls there, but they didn't practice with the baby dolls). Most of the videos content also showed helping adults. This was not worth the price, and really lacking in information for children -- It doesn't give us any confidence in helping a baby (under 1 year old) and young toddler (1 year old) if they choke. If I could, I would get a refund. Edit: to expand on why this is upsetting, the education provides a certification to prove attendees can handle pediatric CPR and first aid. I think it is extremely misleading and dangerous to think anyone with a certificate from this class style can handle a child or infant in a dire scenario when the pediatric content was barely covered in the class and attendees practiced with adult dolls for 30 minutes (out of what was described as a 3 hour class). I urge the business owners to please provide better education -- you are educating families and child care providers in potentially life and death situations for young children, and with the way it currently is, I would not trust someone with this class certificate to take care of my child. Edit 2: owner offered to do a 1:1 class, which I did not take as I don't trust the quality of education. He also offered a refund only if my negative review was taken down -- I refused as I feel future customers should be able to make their own judgement. read more

Craig is an exemplary instructor and takes lots of time to ensure that all students are given time to ask questions. I am a childcare provider who has been going to and sending my employees to Craig for many years. He always asks the students what brings them to his training. He moves as fast as the slowest student. His training is thorough, and his small class size ensures a quality training and learning experience. Craig is the very best in the business, and I will continue to send my employees to him. read more

Craig was extremely knowledgeable. He also had a great sense of humor. He got me through my training quickly and concisely and was very kind throughout the entire process. One thing is that you're going at night, the parking area is poorly lit, so just keep that in mind! I would definitely come back for my CPR and first aid certification. Great and affordable! read more

This is the best BLS course I have ever taken. Craig is a great instructor. He's very efficient with his teachings as he gets straight to the point. I highly recommend coming here for your CPR/BLS certification! I will definitely be back here to renew! read more

I would highly recommend OCSafety & first aid training. Instructor Craig was helpful and informative. Tips: I went on Wednesday at 2pm and class size was small. read more

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Best CPR/ BLS class I've taken! I learned a lot! The environment was clean and organized! Instructor was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Craig is awesome, funny, and engaging! I had to complete a CPR & first aid certification for my new job. The registration was pretty quick. You can either call or register online and have the ability to pay online or at the location. Lots of parking too! The class itself is pretty small and you get to practice (of course with the current restrictions). Craig is super informative about everything! You can get a CPR & first aid info pamphlet which was cool to have as well. I left with my certification card in hand which was great, especially if you do this last-minute like myself haha. I'll see you in two years Craig! read more

I've done my CPR re-certification here with Craig more than once & I must say he is one awesome instructor! He gets us through the class with ease & is very helpful in providing good feedback. I'll recertify in 2020 here again. As my mom would say, "If you find a place that's convenient & works out for you, why go anywhere else". read more

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Instructor knows his stuff! He's from New Zeland, so his accent is a fun addition! Very effective teaching method with lots of hands on. And a good balance of video and lecture. Doesn't waste time and emphasizes the important points. I will definitely go back when it's time to recertify. read more

I've been wanting to get CPR/First AID certified for a while, but always made excuses that it didn't fit with my schedule. After looking up local places on Yelp, I discovered that there was a training facility next to my house and they did frequent classes at different times of the day. Seeing that there was on at 6PM on a Wednesday, I jumped on the opportunity and reserved my spot on their website. I was immediately e-mailed a confirmation after making my payment and everything was set for me to finally get it done. When you arrive, you sign in, grab a seat and wait for things to get started. Throughout the course it's a mix of lecture style, video and hands on instruction. They have the adult and human babies for you to practice on and you'll get hands on experience on utilizing an AED machine as well as an EPI pen. It's not too complicated and I appreciated the walk through and then going over it a few times to make sure we got it. The place is in a business complex with plenty of parking. If you're familiar with Oshima, it's in that same plaza - and it's hard not to want sushi before walking into a class around dinner time! Definitely recommend. Not only was it was it super informative, the instructor to student ratio was small so that you could ask as many questions as you wanted and go over different demos if you needed clarification. Will be back in a few years for my refresh/recertification. read more

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The 5 Star reviews are well deserved!!!!!!!!! Love love love Janet!!!! She's very experienced, very patient, listened to my concerns. I'm a nurse and picky!!! Recommend this place read more

Usually I would get my BLS at work but since I changed jobs recently and my card was about to expire I panicked slightly and went to yelp. Once again, yelp did not fail me. The website was fairly easy to navigate. I liked that the option to pay with paypal was available as well. I also liked that they had the calendar of availabilities online as well. I chose the class that was three days from the time I paid as I was in a rush to get my card and showed up for their class. The instructor was John, clearly dynamic instructor who takes his job seriously and throws out random emergent scenarios to make you think on the fly. Makes you work on the floor (because he likes real time and real scenarios)...as it's highly unlikely you'll be doing cpr in a bed unless you work in the hospital or other health care facility and even then you slip a board underneath the patient or deflate the bed...ok, the point is you need a hard surface to work with. Makes you feel morally responsible for others (by throwing scenarios that are not work based but random in public scenarios/ or home with the family based) because for the most part people who take cpr do it for work or some sort of requirement. It's rare that someone wants to learn it for fun, kudos for those that do! Would recommend going to. Good class for all skill sets: beginners, intermediate, experienced/expert read more

I needed CPR/First Aid certification for a teaching program and didn't even know where to begin my search for a course. Thank you Yelp for helping me find this place! I registered through their website and was all ready to go! The actual class was pretty small, only 6 people, but I kind of liked it better that way because everyone was able to get their own mannequins. The lesson was taught mainly by a video, with some comments and stories here and there from the instructor. Overall, the class was very informative and professional. I'd recommend this course to anyone who needs CPR/First Aid certification. And I'm veryyyy likely to return in 2 years to renew mine. read more

When it comes to having to renew my BLS I always find myself dragging my feet. Today was probably my 7th or 8th time renewing my BLS (honestly I've lost count) and I've been to a few places around the OC. Some other places set up their classes in certain ways (example: online portion/videos at home and practicum in-person, everything in-person including practicum and written test, etc.) The process can vary from a couple hours to several hours. Prices can vary to be $60+ with/without materials (textbook,masks,etc). What I like most about OC Safety CPR is they try to get you in and out of the training quickly. I didn't have to do an online portion prior to going to the site. I've renewed my BLS at OC Safety CPR about 3 times already and each time had a different instructor, but all instructors taught in more or less the same way. Set up of teaching: watch video, instructor summarizes key points, we practice on the mannequins. rinse and repeat until we covered everything. I really appreciate the instructors repeating the key points over and over because they are essentially giving you the answers to the multiple choice written test at the very end. It's 25 questions and relatively quick to take if you paid attention in class. What I also like is you never get performance anxiety, you practice as a class and the instructor will check from person to person if you have any issues. I think usual price for BLS is $65 (CPR/First Aid with AED a little more expensive and is a slightly longer class), but there was always a discount going on when I applied for the classes. Today's BLS class cost me $48 without purchasing extra materials (which is a whole lot cheaper than most other places). It's also very easy to apply for a class. CEUs are offered as well for an additional $15 and gets you 4 credits. Overall, great experience for a great price. Will definitely come back again. read more

Great instruction Instructor made it fun Clean equipment Learned a lot Would recommend Offers groupon deals ! read more

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Shanna was absolutely amazing, had lots of patience with me and helpful. Answered all of my questions. Jan was also amazing, knowledgeable and down to earth. An amazing instructor ! read more

I'll be coming back here for my CPR & First Aid recertification! The instructor, Craig, was funny and very helpful! I love that the training was only 3 hours and learned everything I needed to learn. Also, it was cheaper than many other places ($60). I totally recommend this place for your trainings! read more

Craig was amazing! He was funny and thorough, which was a pleasant surprise since he probably does this multiple times a day. I was able to register for the class pretty last minute, and my class only had three students which allowed for more personal training. I was the only first-timer in class, so he double checked with me multiple times throughout class to make sure he was being thorough enough, which I really appreciated. Initially I planned on getting BLS certified at Save A Life CPR since it was so much closer to my house, but decided not to after reading reviews that a lot of first-timers were overlooked and rushed through. I'm so glad I chose OC Safety instead! Thanks Craig :^) read more

Had a great experience training my staff with OC SAFETY. Craig was very professional and made the experience smooth. Highly recommend for any CPR cert training. read more

I think I found my new go to spot for BLS renewal. The course was quick and concise; the equipment and mannequins all functioned properly; and the video demos were unintentionally hilarious. My instructor was Craig read more

This is a true 5 star review. This is my fourth CPR class and by far the best CPR class. Craig, the instructor, was very engaging and informative as he was a former paramedic. The time went by quickly as he asked the class engaging questions with thoughtful scenarios. read more

This is the best BLS class I've taken. Craig does a great job giving you the necessary information, great demonstrations, all delivered with friendly good sense of humor! read more

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Just finished the Botox and Derma filler injectables class. I loved it! The instructor was Janet, and she's great! The class was structured and throughly. I didn't feel the time go by. The information was relevant, and Janet made sure all my questions and concerns were answered. We had time to practice. Thanks to Janet I now feel more confident doing injectables. Recommend the class 100%. read more

Great place nice instructor made it painless to re cert! It's a good place to go for sure.

I was afraid of going here because it seemed like there were a lot of recertification students. Which means, that they already knew all of the information. At first I was beginning to get shy and intimidated but Craig cleared everything up. I went in an early morning class, and it was really quick and easy. I learned a lot and I felt confident in the information. There was lots of parking which is always a plus. read more

First off I would like to Thank Craig for accommodating me last min. I was in a pinch and Craig was able to squeeze me in for a skills check off . Craig is very friendly and professional. His class was very informative and straight forward. I will definitely let my colleagues know about Oc Safety CPR & First Aid Training. read more

I'll be honest, I dreaded taking another CPR class. This was my 4th certification renewal and the previous times have been the same mundane experience. I'm glad to say that I actually really enjoyed the class here. John was our instructor and he was great. Sitting there waiting for class to start, I heard another student ask "How long is this going to take?", he said "6 hours" which immediately prompted me to turn around and stare (probably in horror, I'm not sure haha). Class was actually about 3.5-4 hours long, but trust me, time flew by insanely quick. I felt that John was very passionate about what he was teaching and made the class very informative/fun. I definitely learned more in this CPR class than I have at other training sites. Bottom line, I'd definitely recommend this place for CPR certification. Would love to come back and re-certify in another 2 years. read more

I recently had a new baby and decided to get re-certified and freshen up on CPR and First Aid. I attended a CPR class with my teenage daughter that my city offered and it was absolutely boring and not informative. The instructor rushed through everything. Time and money wasted! I then decided to look around for a new class & came across this company OC Safety! John was very nice and informative over the phone, and he allowed for me to sign up my aunt (my new baby sitter) and for me to come along at no charge to help translate. Both my aunt and I were amazed at how much we learned during the class! Hands down the best CPR class I have ever taken. Thank you John for all of the information you shared and for emphasizing on the importance for pediatric CPR. Although I had some knowledge of CPR & First Aid, I most definitely learned allot more in the few hours I spent in your class. read more

I needed to get a CPR/First Aid certification ASAP (as in, the next day), and this place provided me with a last-minute class for $60. I called several other places before this one, and could only find classes offered in the next 4-5 days. Was so relieved when I found this place. I would suggest going on their website to schedule a class. The website was user-friendly and it was easy to pay online. The instructor was thorough in his explanations, and made funny jokes along the way which helped pass the time. The facility and restrooms were clean. Was able to get my CPR certification card by the end of the class (which lasted roughly 3 hours). Overall, this was a great experience. Word of advice: The building itself may be hard to find; it's hidden behind another shopping center and Google Maps leads you to the front. Plenty of parking spots available. read more

Our instructor made the class fun and exciting. The CPR dummies have lights on them to indicate if you're performing the compressions correctly. That was incredibly useful since I've never taken a CPR class before. HUGE PLUS. Ended up passing the test with flying colors and I can still remember everything that the instructor taught us. The price for the class was cheap, compared to the other companies that I checked out. Definitely coming back to renew my card. read more

OC Safety? yes! they're awesome. Came here to take my BLS for Healthcare Providers certification and i'm glad i went to OC Safety. John is knowledgeable and is a working/active paramedic. He brings his experience to the classroom. The class is casual and professional, last thing i want in a class is something that's scripted. This class is not! It depends on class participation and it's very interactive. Class sizes are also small (max 10) which allows you to ask questions and be answered quickly. Equipment is up to date and also sanitized. Facility itself is clean and organized, coffee and water in the back. No sharing materials, everyone gets an equipment to work with. I enjoyed the instruction class and would definitely come back here to renew. I highly recommend OC Safety. read more

Last weekend I got re-certified for CPR and First Aid. This was my forth time taking this class and hands down the best! John was our instructor and was extremely clear and passionate about what he was teaching. I was engaged throughout the whole class and left feeling confident in what I was just certified in. Please, if you get certified, which you should, use this company! read more

Never thought I'd ever be raving about a CPR training class.....until I took this class at OC Safety. I used to work at Hoag Hospital and could remember all too clearly the dread everyone felt (or at least me!) when you had a month or so before you had to renew your CPR card. Days off were already precious time enough, and to have to sit for hours in the most boring CPR classes and not learn a thing, was just torturous. I never felt like I retained any material and I would just pray I would not be in the right place at the right time where I would have to initiate CPR. Until now... The CPR class was at night and lasted about 3 hours. John was the instructor and he was AWESOME. Excellent teacher, kept us all capitivated; never once was bored or wishing I could be out of there. The equipment looked brand new. The mannequins were high tech, and had LED lights that showed us if we were effectively doing the techniques right. By the end of the night, I felt as if I had learned more in that one class, than from all the CPR classes I have ever taken combined. I now feel confident that I could perform CPR at a moment's notice if I had to. Overall, I would highly recommend the class, and I will def be back in two years when its time to renew. read more

These people are amazing!!! Efficient and effective! Solved my problem with outstanding customer service. Everyone there is lovely but Ilia assisted me so ask for him. Really any problem with your computer related electronics will be addressed with complete transparency and the beat possible result. read more

I took the CPR/AED class and would recommend OC Safety. The training center and equipment was very clean. Scott and John were very nice, professional and knowledgable. The class size is small and gives you personalized instruction with feedback on your performance. It was also nice that you were able to practice on a mannequin and know that you were performing the steps correctly as they include green and red lights and the chest will also rise when giving breaths. I feel comfortable in that I have learned the steps necessary to help save someone's life should I need to perform CPR. Thank you for an enjoyable class! read more

BLS course for healthcare providers. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and definitely helped my technique. Referred by my buddy, now I am referring you. I will be going back for any further courses they offer and I need. read more

I highly recommend OC Safety for CPR/ First aid certification. Craig is a great instructor and the class moves along smoothly and to the point. Signing up was also very easy to do online. I've been here a couple times and I will be coming back for my certification. read more

What are great place! I received my CPR and AED certification from OC safety and I could not be happier! Pros: Scott is an awesome teacher. He answers all your questions and creates an environment that is both educational and fun All the equipment is very new, clean, and effective. They have lots of materials for you to use so you can more effectively know what to do in a real emergency situation I think it is very reasonably priced especially for all the materials you get during the certification process You know that the owners care about safety and their main goal is to educate so fewer accidents occur Cons: The only con of this establishment is the location. It is hidden behind a shopping center so it can be fairly difficult to find. However, the quality of OC safety is great, the location is just a little bit strange Overall, I highly recommend OC Safety for all of your safety certification needs! read more