The in person part was great because of the instructor William. he was sharp and quick and the…read moreclass really moved. I feel like I have muscle memory now for when I need these skills.

We had an on site CPR and First Aid training led by William and he was absolutely amazing! He was…read moreincredibly thorough and so knowledgeable.

I've attended classes at both the San Diego and Oceanside locations, and the San Diego location is…read moreby far the easiest and most convenient. Plenty of parking and absolutely no hassle. I recently took a class with instructor, P.W., and his instruction was exceptional. He is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, kind, and inclusive. He somehow makes an all-day class feel like it goes by quickly! What I appreciated most was his teaching style. He doesn't just give you the answers, he walks you through the question or scenario and helps you critically think your way to the answer yourself. He takes the time to explain things clearly and makes sure everyone feels comfortable asking questions. This was a challenging class for me, and having an instructor like P.W. made a huge difference. I'm hoping the next time I take a class, he'll still be teaching here!

I needed to take a PALS class quick and this business is the closest to me that had one coming up…read moresoon. Everything about the process was easy. The sign-up, the parking, they even had a nice little kitchen area with coffee brewed for us when we got there! Chris who taught my class was great. He was a bit shy when I asked his name, although I'm pretty sure he told us at the beginning of the class, but I forgot. But I will tell you that man kept me laughing and engaged, I didn't doze off even once. I felt like I left the building with a good solid foundation for my new job. I heard that the business is looking for a new home, apparently the owner of the building sold it and gave them very short notice. So it will still be in the Mission Valley area and if you are looking to take a PALS class, I highly recommend it.

I took the BLS class with Kahlil in Poway and I definitely recommend him. The class was small which…read moremade a huge difference. I received amazing feedback and had all of my questions answered. In a larger class, I definitely wouldn't have had that experience especially since I'm usually shy about asking questions. Yolanda was great as well. She scheduled me for a class quickly and even followed up afterward to make sure I received my certification card. Bonus that the class was only $49, compared to another agency I was looking at that charged $90. Overall an 11/10 experience!!

The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and reliable. I appreciate that communication was so…read moreeasy and efficient.

Seriously! Sent Nathan a message asking to get a private BLS recertification training going and he…read morewas so responsive and so great. He truly went above and beyond to make my experience educational and meaningful. One of the best CPR courses I've ever taken (and I've taken about 10!) I would absolutely recommend Nathan to all of my friends, family, and co-workers in the medical field. He truly goes out of his way to support each individual person. Grateful to have found Nathan and get up to date on my CPR skills. Thanks Nathan!

Today a group of friends and I, all of who are grandparents (or very soon to be), took a Private…read moreInfant & Child CPR and Choking Relief Workshop with Nathan. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Nathan was incredibly friendly and made all of us feel comfortable from the start. Nathan provided clear, thorough instruction in a way that was easy to follow. He was well organized, and his approachable manner made it easy to ask questions. We left feeling confident in our skills and would highly recommend CPR Advantage to anyone seeking CPR training.

Mike was an outstanding ACLS instructor at NEO. He has a clear, engaging teaching style that makes…read moreeven the most complex concepts easy to understand. He focused on real-world application, not just memorization, which made a huge difference in confidence and retention. What really sets Mike apart is his ability to break down rhythm interpretation and ACLS algorithms in a practical, high-yield way. He created a supportive learning environment where questions were encouraged, and he made sure everyone truly understood the material before moving on. His experience, patience, and passion for teaching were evident throughout the course. I walked away feeling well-prepared, more confident in emergency situations, and genuinely grateful for the quality of instruction. Highly recommend Mike to anyone taking ACLS--top-tier instructor.

I highly recommend Nurses Educational Opportunities! If you want to get your certification or…read morerecertifications done efficiently and without stress, this is the place to go. They have excellent customer service and make testing an actual wonderful learning experience. They focus on what is important and make sure the client has the understanding they need to be effective. Thank you to NEO and Sabrina, my instructor and guide!

I have used this company before for standard BLS recerts in the year past…read more I recently attending an ACLS provider class that I really enjoyed. As a non nursing medical professional I am not required to have an ACLS cert, but I felt passionately that myself and others that work in hospitals should be aware of how Advanced Life Support works and what general concepts are covered beyond BLS. I will make it a routine to repeat the ACLS class in the years to come because they did such a great job at STAR to put students in simulations that you will actually encounter in healthcare. A big thank you to Patrick for being so knowledgeable, engaging, and kind in the class. Also thank you to Amber for being so communicative with scheduling and any questions I had during enrollment. This team truly just want health care workers- and beyond- to have the knowledge on how to save peoples lives. Thanks again! John

I have been going to Star CPR for over 10 years. They have seen me through my different paths of…read moretravel nursing, RN staff, and now nurse practitioner. They are convenient for me as their location is so close to my house, and all of the instructors are great! I have taken many BLS and ACLS classes with them and highly recommend!

Supposedly BROKE GUINNESS RECORD with 3400 participants--but didn't register. Bummer…read more Nearly a 5 hour ordeal and still 5 stars!!! Great job American Red Cross! Here's what happened: Wanted to get up early to take the earlier classes to avoid the rush since it's every hour from 7-1 pm for registration with the last class supposedly at 1 pm. The CPR process is reported to take about 3.5 hours. 10:00-11:15 am: Got up and got ready, taking care of what I got to take care of before leaving and grabbing my ID, cash (at least $20 to be safe), and camera. 11:15-11:45 am: Drove to San Diego Concourse where it's taking place. Paid $5 for parking at the location (YAY for reduced CPR Saturday rate). 11:45 am: Took elevator down to street level and went WTF. There's like 300-400 people in line! 11:45-12:00 pm: Got in the wrong part of line and cut a bunch of pissed off people who finally spoke up 5 minutes later. The line weaved like crazy, I thought I was at the end. Got to the end. Chitchat with people and realize I needed to grab a clipboard, register, and stand in a different line. 12:00-12:30 pm: Bubbled my registration and register to get a wristband that was my ticket in. During the wait, a guy announce once you have the wristband, you can wait in a line or just sit anywhere until your hour is called. 12:30-1:00 pm: Walked to Wendy's a short walk away and grabbed breakfast/lunch. 1:00-1:50 pm: Headed back to San Diego Concourse and ate lunch and waited. Things were running behind 45 minutes so the 1pm session was at 1:45 pm. 1:50-2:45 pm: Waited until everyone that was in the line went in and went in myself. Even though there were about 300-500 people my session, the line moved in under 10 minutes. There's no reason to wait in line unless you wanted good seats. The front row was the last to fill up anyways, so got a front row seat. Watched a 45 minute video. Don't expect it to be super entertaining or have great acting. The video is suppose to teach you CPR and that's what it does. No further comment. They announced more than 3000 people have done CPR training today with more to train at an additional session at 2pm since they didn't want to turn away anyone that came in time. 2:45-2:50 pm: Took written test and got 100%!!! 2:50-3:05 pm: Waited in line to do CPR demo on real person. 3:05-3:30 pm: Did CPR demo with an assigned partner since I came alone. 3:30-3:40 pm: Waited in line to do CPR demo on dummy. 3:40-4:00 pm: Trained on dummy. 4:00-4:30 pm: Got certificate and headed home. Too pooped to go shopping at that point. Yes, it was a long ordeal but it's FREE and now I can possibly save someone's life. If you want a shorter time frame, arrive early. Don't hate.

The Skills Session class was informative and interactive. I would definitely recommend to family…read moreand friends.

George is a great instructor! He is very personable, very communicative in person and via email. A…read morefriend of mine recommended him when I was looking to renew my BLS and I've been coming back every 2 years. I think my most recent BLS course with him was my 3rd consecutive renewal session. He does a great job at explaining all of the important information we learned on the learning modules during the in-person skills training. He gives live feedback on your performance, and offer suggestions on how to improve/modify your technique. It's also a same day certification, which means the certificate is available within 5-15 minutes after the class. Highly recommend if you're looking into taking a BLS/First Aid courses!

The best class I've taking in years, very informative and hands on.. I'll definitely be back when…read moreit's time to renew my cpr card

The class wasn't very structured or thorough. It just seemed very rushed and hasty and a little…read moresloppy. At one point, I tried to ask her a question about whether the breathing part actually delivers enough oxygen, but her answer was for a different question. I felt like she didn't take the time to listen to what I was asking. The CPR training was reasonable, but the First-Aid part was barely addressed. I recently completed a NOLS/WMS Wilderness First-Aid course through REI, and I felt like I learned so much there. And while being in the wilderness may be a significant difference in circumstances, the injuries are not. Blisters, heat-exhaustion, impalements, etc. can all happen anywhere, especially with children. But in the end they were quick to respond to my email, and I got my certification in less than 2 hours, on a holiday weekend no less, so I guess I should be happy with that. I'm just not someone who's looking for an 'easy A'. It's kind of sad, because many of the students that come here are working for schools or the YMCA, and they're supposedly the ones trained to handle your children in emergency situations.

I loved my experience at WestCoast EMT San Diego doing the accelerated-fulltime course. Our teacher…read moreSpencer was so experienced and fun to have and made sure we learned what we needed to be prepared. We also had some skill instructors that were amazing including Mark who will soon also be teaching there too . I also had another amazing teacher named Danielle who filled in one day and helped with skills on a different day. I will miss that experience.

I just completed the 5 week course with Crystal Wyant. She's a great instructor. I came in with…read moreyears of EMS experience and was humbled. Out of a starting class of 50 only 12 of us finished. THIS IS NOT AN EASY PROGRAM! If one wants to do well he or she better dedicate a lot of their time studying for this course. Keep ahead of the required reading and REALLY MASTER the signs and symptoms of shock, cardiac, stroke and diabetes disorders or your you're giving them $1500.00 for free