My husband wanted to learn about CPR because our little one is about to start solids soon. Found South Bay CPR through Yelp with great reviews. I emailed right away and asked for availability. John got back to me so quick and I appreciated it so much. We booked a class for me and my husband the coming Sunday. We did a class at a park, which was nice. It was also a small class so John could watch what we were doing. We went through adult, child, and infant CPR and choking. John made it really easy to understand the concepts by using simple medical words and instructions. We had so much fun!! We paid through Venmo. John is easily reachable through email and text. Would come back again for my BLS renewal. Thank you, John. read more

John was an amazing instructor. I took this class to strengthen my babysitting resume, but I learned about CPR for adults, infants, and babies. The class covered CPR, AED usage, and briefly touched on first aid. I feel very confident about the skills that I learned today and highly recommend this class to anyone interested! read more

John was amazing! He did a very thorough in home session for my wife and I. I'd absolutely recommend booking an appointment with John!

John is hands down the best guy to go to for getting your AHA/CPR certification. My staff and I had a great time learning/reviewing from him and were able to do so in our office! He also offers CPR certification at a nearby park if that is more convenient. John gets straight to the point and reviews everything that you would possibly need to competently perform CPR if you ever need to. Thanks John! read more

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I reached out to John at South Bay CPR to see if installed car seats as i wanted to make sure it was installed correctly. He responded quickly and we set up an appointment. John was great. Not only did he do the install he had me take it out and install it myself and highlighted all the critical check points to insure safety. I would highly recommend him if you are a new parent or a grandparent adding a seat to your car read more

I had a really great class today with John. He was very knowledgeable and made the class fun. I would very much recommend taking his class!

John Castillo is a great instructor and incredibly knowledgeable. I needed to get certified as a med student and he was very accommodating to fit me into his schedule. He provided real stories of medical emergencies and made sure to "quiz" us throughout the session to make the process really stick. I was a little nervous to practice on the dummies, but John made it comfortable, challenging yet practical. Now, I feel so much more confident in my ability to step in should the situation arise and I attribute that to John's instruction style. Highly recommend John and his company! read more

We hosted a small group of family and neighbors here at the house to have John Castillo and South Bay CPR instruct us on this vital subject. John was engaging, massively informative, and challenged us to demonstrate the various 'pieces' of the knowledge to ensure we fully absorbed the information. We are now confident that we can preform CPR, AED application and use for both adults, kids and infants. My only regret is that I didn't do this many, many years ago, so if you're reading this and considering South Bay CPR, don't wait! read more

South Bay CPR - Adults and even a 7-year old got a ton of vital information from So. Bay CPR's super knowledgeable instructor John! Thank you!! - CPR Classes Near Me

John was an excellent instructor! Not only was he engaging, but he had a wealth of knowledge, experience, patience, and effective instructional methods. I highly recommend!! read more

Great place! Great prices!! Definitely returning soon! Professional & competent!! I will recommend this service to those that need a certification! read more

Great training. John was great. Easy to understand and remember. Practical application. I'm glad I did this!

I have been getting my BLS recertification with John and South Bay CPR for 6 years. I love the classes. South Bay CPR classes are always fun, professional, and executed with expertise. John has an extensive healthcare background and can relate to everyones individual learning style and knowledge base. As I have experienced in his classes, John is able to draw on his background and provide senerios to the medical professional, students, or those returning to medical profession with ease and relevance. As a physical therapist, I really appreciate John's attention to detail educating every student on the importance of correct body mechanics and refining their techniques. I always learn something new with every class. I look forward to working with him every time. read more

John was great! Came to renew my BLS and brought my son to tag along. John was super cool and allowed my son to join us and taught him alot of valuable information. Super friendly and professional , my new go-to! Highly recommend! Thanks John! read more

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Great straight forward instruction. Made everyone feel comfortable and engaged in the CPR training. Clean equipment. Would highly recommend for baby to adult life saving training. Thanks for coming out!! read more

We scheduled John to renew our CPR certifications for our business and the experience was a 10/10. He is very knowledgeable, a great teacher, and the communication to schedule was the best. We will be using him every year. Thanks John! read more

I highly recommend this class. This will be my 15th cpr class (every 2 years) and John has the most engaging and interactive method I've seen. Will return to him for all my future recerts. read more

John of South Bay CPR is the best CPR instructor I've had in my 10+ years of needing certification for personal and professional reasons (I'm a parent of a baby and have worked in healthcare and non-healthcare settings that required CPR training). John knew how to engage with students of different ages and knowledge levels. The way he taught was highly effective- it was hands-on from the beginning and built up as we progressed, with each student able to participate and demonstrate the required skills. I recommend John for both initial certification and re-certification needs! read more

I was back again to renew and everything ran smoothly. John is friendly and knowledgeable. He makes sure you walk away feeling confident in your abilities and give you extra time to practice on the dummies. By the time you're done completing the test, your AHA certification is ready to claim in your inbox. See you in another two years! read more

John is a standup guy and really took the time to answer all the questions I had. Thorough training and would highly recommend!

John made a special visit to our Palos Verdes office for a group of us that signed up to get CPR certified. He had been recommended by multiple people in my office. John was nothing short of spectacular. As a group, we had a lot of questions and 'what if' scenarios. He had an answer for everything. We also learned what to do in choking scenarios which is also an important skill to have! I now feel a lot more confident in my ability to save a life, if I ever need to step in and perform CPR or help someone who is choking. Also, as a mother of a young child, I felt it was important to know these skills as well. Thank you again John! read more

Nice and easy! I was able to obtain my CPR certification on the same day. John simplified the process by repeating it. I highly recommend this course. read more

I highly recommend John as your instructor! He made it so easy and fun! Very knowledgeable! I definitely recommend getting certified with South Bay CPR :) read more

I worked as a certified swim instructor and lifeguard for the better part of a decade. As such, I had to regularly get recertified for CPR and first aid. I've taken many courses from many instructors but can confidently say, that the instruction provided by John Castillo was the best I've ever experienced. He thoroughly explains everything while simultaneously making it easily understandable for EVERYONE. John's effortless delivery and personable approach really shine through and it is apparent that he truly cares about what he is teaching. I highly recommend John! read more

South Bay CPR is a responsive business. It was easy to register for my class, and John was an excellent instructor. The presentation of information, John's encouragement to think through situations, as well as the practical training for adults , children and infants was clear, interesting and well-organized. I've been a nurse for a long time, but this was honestly one of the best classes I've ever taken. read more

Had an absolutely amazing CPR class with John. Our class took place in the front yard of my parents house where neighbors joined in as well as my wife and kids. The class was very comprehensive and we all walked away feeling like we had learned a ton. John made it engaging and fun - even my 7 year old son enjoyed the whole experience. John is an excellent trainer who is just a wealth of knowledge. He was patient with us and encouraged us the whole way through. I would highly highly recommend taking his CPR class. It really feels like something everyone should know how to do. read more

John was an exceptional instructor! He really made it real without being scary. I hope I will never need to use this knowledge, but as a new mom I am so thankful for the instruction. 100% recommend! read more

John was incredibly knowledgeable and makes the information easy to understand. He was able to answer any questions we had and ensured everyone was able to perform and retain the information. Thanks John! read more

The class was kept on point and we moved through it at a good pace but it didn't feel rushed. Served our purpose well!

John was excellent. Made each scenario realistic, and helped with my form. I appreciated the baby/pediatric focus because I see that at work and have a baby at home. Very helpful, kind, and skillful. read more

We hosted a double family CPR class in our home several months back and I regret to say it's taken me this long to leave a review. We LOVED our time with John and highly recommend his class to anyone looking to learn both adult and young child life saving CPR. He's a great coach and very personable. read more

South Bay CPR makes learning or re-certifying lifesaving CPR fun and engaging. You can really feel the passion of the world class instructor(s) and that makes it all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend them and will never go anywhere else for this important service. Thanks South Bay CPR! read more

We recently had John at our brewery to certify our staff and a few customers joined as well. He did an excellent job and I highly recommend everyone take his class. John was very knowledgeable and made the class fun! read more

My and my husband are new parents to a one month old and wanted to take a CPR class to prepare us in the event our infant choked or stopped breathing. We reached out to South Bay CPR and John was quick to respond and book a class for us! He is friendly, informative, and makes the content easy to remember for an emergency situation. We feel so much more at ease now knowing we are equipped with the knowledge to help our baby. I'd highly recommend him!! read more

John was absolutely amazing. I was amazed how knowledgeable he is and his ability to explain and answer any questions. Best class I've taken! Highly recommend South Bay CPR! read more

John's class was great! I feel confident that my children and I would be able to perform CPR if needed. It's a great feeling to know what to do in an emergency. Thanks John!! read more

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John made learning CPR interesting and exciting. He kept our staff engaged while learning important Life saving techniques! Highly recommend South Bay CPR! read more

John was very knowledgeable, excellent and professional. It's practical and he was to the point, best class I've taken. Great for new beginners or seasoned professionals. Very accommodating and met me to meet my deadline, no stress and I'm very comfortable in my ability to respond to an emergency. He's a great teacher! read more

John was a great instructor! He took the time to answer all my questions. He was patient and professional. I definitely feel confident in performing high- quality CPR. He made sure that after we passed our test we received our BLS card in a timely manor (literally that minute). I'm going to continue to use South Bay CPR to recertify. South Bay CPR has a lot of available classes unlike other places. Thank you so much, John/ South Bay CPR. read more

John with Southbay CPR is a wonderful instructor. I work for a private school in North County San Diego and we have used his services since 2019 to certify/re-certify our teachers. He is very knowledgeable and makes sure that we all understand the steps to CPR. John didn't rush through the course and made us all feel comfortable with performing CPR by the end of the class. We will be using John again to renew. Thank you John! read more

My husband and I took the cpr course and loved it! Being pregnant during covid has been challenging, our hospital isn't offering any in person classes for cpr. Being a first time mom I wanted to have that one on one learning experience in case I had questions and I'm thankful John came to our home to teach us. It was very informative and put us at ease. Thanks John! read more