Earl was great! He came to our office with a dozen adult and a dozen baby mannequins as well as…read moreseveral demo AED machines. He quickly ran through all the material, observed us all practicing, made us repeat back all the key numbers and steps we need to remember, and kept everything light and fun. We are looking forward to seeing Earl again in 2 years! CPR Cards arrived in our emails just a few days later. Wonderful experience all around!

We started our business, BodyParts Senior Fitness, in 2000 and have been going to CPR Associates…read moreever since, when the owner began her business out of her home, which has grown significantly over the years. We trust them and support their services. You will learn about the latest updates and leave empowered to help others on the spot when needed! Thank you from the Brantleys to the owner, Mrs. Lemos, and her staff for their dedication to this profession:-)

Garry and his group are phenomenal when it comes to educating healthcare providers in AHA BLS,…read moreACLS, and PALS. He has been in business for quite some time, and as I approach retirement from teaching, I look to him for my education.

ACLS Renewal class…read more The class instructor, Garry, was very nice and willing to work with you in regards to flexibility and speed of the class. There was only 2 others in my particular class session so he let us decide when and if we needed breaks. Class scheduled to end at 3pm but all of us got out around 1:30pm. There is also some snacks (crackers, pretzels), coffee and water in the same room. Class is downstairs lower level. Renewal class flew by and was not agonizingly painful as my school's initial recertification class. If your ACLS card is not expired, then you can get the renewal course (without book) for $125. If your cclass is expired then you have to take the regular ACLS provider class which will be longer and also it would be like $25more. They are a stickler with the expiration. I got away with not having to buy the new 2015 edition of the book though as there is only some minor changes that Garry was awesome at pointing out the changes. You don't need the book in class. I did find following the algorithms with the little pamphlets from the book to be helpful. Bottom line: yay for a quick paced course!

I had great experience with Ivonna. She is absolutely amazing and professional. Always able to…read morehelp to find the right fit. I highly recommend her.

Our dental office has been CPR certified for decades. The re-certification we just took was our…read morebest course to date. The instruction was presented in an interesting format. Techniques were well demonstrated and easy for us to duplicate. The entire course went very efficiently and we will use Take Action again. Maureen, College Drive Dental Associates

My company has used Citywide CPR in Glenview twice now, and both experiences have been great. Our…read moreCPR/AED trainer Joe was excellent, and he keeps the class entertaining, educational fun. I highly recommend their services!

June was amazing. She consistently took the time to make sure I understood both the process and the…read morepurpose behind it. Whenever I had questions or felt uncertain, she walked me through everything with patience and clarity.

Absolutely fantastic for renewal! Everyone in healthcare knows what an annoyance it is when you the…read morereminder that your BLS certification is expiring. This place made it painless. Completely streamlined without missing anything important. Price is pretty standard. Once class was completed I had the e-card by the end of the day. The location is convenient but parking can be tricky. Do not park on the side of the building (by the apartments) you will be towed!

I needed to take a infant/child CPR course since I'll have a little one soon so I decided to take…read moreit here at the Red Cross, though there were other options available too. I was mostly worried about parking in this area but they do have some parking just west of the facility, across Leavitt. You enter that lot lot Harrison. Much/most/all of the street along Leavitt is 30 minute parking only which could work if you have an appointment here to donate blood, depending upon how long the appointments are. The course was good. It lasted about two and a half hours or so and began with adult CPR and choking techniques, from which the child and infant techniques are derived so you learn those modifications toward the end of the course. There were a couple people here who didn't need/want the child instruction so they were able to leave during the break. Due to the pandemic, they assign two people to a dummy instead of three as they used to, but they do partner you up if you're alone to ensure that you have someone observing to make sure you're getting the techniques correct. The course is a certification course, and I received my certification card later that same day (Saturday).

Can't say enough good things about my experiences donating blood with the Red Cross. It had been…read morequite a few years since I donated, but I decided to pick it back up regularly last year during COVID. I have donated at a variety of locations and drives in the city, and each time has been so great. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They make you feel comfortable since it can be a scary thing if you don't like blood! At today's drive, Jose was so incredibly friendly and explained everything very clearly, which I imagine would be so helpful for a first time donor. They also offer flexible appointments and a variety of locations for convenience. I highly recommend the app as well-- so easy!

I have been getting my certificate/recerts with this group since 2005. They continue to be abreast…read moreto new ACLS/CPR protocol. Recerts are fast and easy to achieve.

Looks like that one review that is currently not recommended by yelp, be recommended! Today, I…read morerenewed my BLS/CPR card. CPR Associates is a great place to do just that. Usually, I visit the Peterson location, but visited the 38th/Halsted location because it's closer to home. Don't let the stockyard, industrial location scare you off, or confuse you. The entrance is to the left of the Aquired Taste storefront, on the right of the entrance at there is a keypad to call to gain entrance/buzzed in. Earl is the best CPR instructor hands down. Super informative, helpful and makes learning life saving skills fun. Looking forward to returning in 2 years...hope to see you there, Earl!