I am so glad I found CPR 1! I wanted to get certified in CPR/AED/First Aid as I am trying to pursue…read morea career in healthcare but am not in the field yet. CPR 1 has classes for non-healthcare professionals which not every place does. I think the price was reasonable for a 4-hour training and the class was small so I was able to ask questions and have good discussions with the instructor and other people in the class. Amanda is the instructor and owner and she was absolutely great! She kept things interesting and topical. She is a paramedic so she has real-life experience and knowledge to share. Her equipment was new and clean and you can definitely tell she has invested in her business. My digital certificate arrived in my email the next day and I was able to print it off. I highly recommend CPR 1 for your next certificate or renewal. They have lots of classes including a pet CPR class...how awesome! She also mentioned she is opening an office in South Gate.

This is an excellent training facility. Carrie (spelling?) was an abdolute treasure. She answered…read moreevery question and was so thorough with all her instruction. She did an excellent job of running through hands-on sessions after an informative video. I would highly recommend this class and Save 1 CPR to anyone looking to get their certification.

Friends, I stopped…read moreby the American Red Cross and made a special donation yesterday. I am an Apheresis donor, meaning they don't take the traditional whole blood, only the component(s) they need the most, and returning the rest to me. Yesterday I made a triple - my donation of platelets was enough to help three separate recipients. Apparently, this was a first for me, as I have made double donations many times before. Apheresis involves being hooked up to a machine and having the blood cycled through, filtering out the component that they need most. In addition to platelets, I have given red blood cells in the past, sometimes double-red donations. I was told of a video that was shot a couple years ago here in Detroit by a local TV station - WDIV Channel 4. It walks you through the whole process from donor to recipient(s). A little over 12 minutes long, even if you have never donated blood, it should be interesting to see how the blood makes it's way from one arm to the next, saving lives that would otherwise be lost. Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFNnQmV-kS4

If more of the public saw donation centres like Berkley's, they might be inclined to swing around…read moreevery 56 days to pump out a pint. No longer do you have to experience the life of British sailor on the high seas, swinging in a cot of nylon straps about a foot off the floor. Modern conveniences turn this blood donation into a luxury cruise. Really, you don't have to go anywhere and you get to watch traffic sail by on Woodward with a slightly lightheaded feeling. Friendly staff cater to your needs, bringing pillows and making sure you are comfortable. At the end you get to stop at the snack bar for cookies, juice and water, serenaded by soft rock and smiling seniors who volunteer and work here. Being stabbed in the arm by a long, pointy needle isn't that different from being on board the average ship, right? Like a good Princess Cruise or Carnival boat, you're expected to sprawl out and enjoy yourself in cozy reclining chair/beds. Do away with those horrible strappy contraptions at temporary donation sites, and hie yourself here for a great thirty minute stopover. Get in some reading, chat with the entertaining staff, or daydream. It's cheaper than popping down to a dock and you have far less chance of getting Norovirus. Cruise ships only wish they were this clean. The longest part of your visit will be post check-in when you run the gauntlet of reading materials and waiting on a doctor or nurse to check your hemoglobin in. Customs on a tiny island is usually worse though peak hours can be a bit of a drag. Unlike those ports of call, Berkley Blood Centre offers magazines for those who don't come armed with their own book or Kindle. Once you're through, though, the stay is a quick and efficient one. The staff have their procedures down and smoothly progress through setting you up and explaining the rules until you're pumping your fist in the air and looking forward to that prize cookie. The Blood Center sits at the corner of Catalpa and Woodward across from Trader Joe's and the easy parking. Ample parking can be found in the lot adjacent to the small complex, though expect crowds if the ever delicious Donut Cutter is open. Stop in before hand for a treat to get your blood sugar up in advance!

Organized, Knowledgeable, hands-on training, real-life scenarios, able to accommodate last-minute…read moreso I could get my renewal on time.

I am a nurse and had to quickly renew my BLS. I called and spoke with Nick, and he was extremely…read moreaccommodating and got me in a couple of days later. The class was efficient and informative. All of the staff members are incredibly polite, patient, and knowledgable. I would recommend Heartstart CPR for anyone - medical and non-medical professionals alike - to obtain their BLS. Definitely considering getting my ACLS here now as well!

Still waiting for assistance for my son, a retired Marine, attending Dorsey on the GI Bill…read more Apparently this school picks and chooses whom they will assist. Getting lip-service but no assistance. Ignoring veterans is not only unpatriotic but will result in garnering a lot of negative attention.

I have not even started anything at this school. however…read morewhen I went to ask about the Associate of nursing program she was not friendly and seemed like i was asking too many questions then she kept saying just attend the seminar thursday. I said alright ill give this another try and go to the seminar so we shall see.

if you value your own time and an education DO NOT GO HERE. they are the most unprofessional,…read moreunorganized, waste of time, sorry excuse of a school that there has ever been. spelling errors on the tests, no working ekg machine, no equipment to properly do a blood draw...yet you walk out of the place being "certified" in ekg and phlebotomy if you attend their pct program. each "test" they give rarely includes anything of significance from the text book. hope and pray you have a great clinical instructor if you go here because it's the only way you're going to gain any skill. if you ask a direct question they give you a huge attitude and runaround instead of getting you the information you asked. this is especially true when you ask "how can we go to our clinical site when you haven't even scheduled our cpr certification yet?" or "when is our state exam scheduled for?"...or "why is cpr during the day with a 1-day notice when we are a NIGHT class?". seriously the place needs to be shut down.

I had a great experience at Community First Responder for my BLS class. The trainer Jennifer was…read morevery nice, patient, and extremely informative. They answered every question I had and made sure I understood the skills, not just memorized them. I walked in feeling discouraged because I always thought I wouldn't be good at CPR, but by the end of the class I felt confident, prepared, and honestly proud of myself. The hands‑on practice made a huge difference, and the instructor created a comfortable learning environment. If you're looking for an affordable, hands‑on BLS class with an AHA‑authorized instructor, I definitely recommend Community First Responder. Thank you -Nacoala

Rich is an experienced teacher for ACLS/BLS/PALS skills who gets right to the point and makes sure…read moreyou feel comfortable asking questions during your class or skills session. Has up to date technology in terms of simulations and VR experience as well. CFR has many openings for classes, so odds are that even for busy healthcare professionals you can find a time that works for you. I did an ACLS/BLS/PALS class 2 years ago here, and came back to recertify this year. Planning to come back in another 2 years!