CPR, First Aid, and BLS Classes in Sonoma County and SF Bay Area
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Certification Courses
Vive CPR is an authorized training provider for American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). All certification courses are taught to the latest agency guidelines. E-card certifications are provided the same day, upon completion of the course.
Information about the certification courses we teach is below.
BLS (Basic Life Support)
for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
$80
- What is it? American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (basic life support) training and certification for healthcare providers. Includes cardiac and respiratory arrest management, CPR, AED use, and choking treatment for adults, children, and infants. This is the required CPR certification course for all medical professionals.
- Who should take this course? Healthcare providers and students. People who may be required to complete this BLS training include those working as or training to be physicians, nurses, aides, EMTs, paramedics, dental assistants, dental hygienists, CNAs, medical assistants, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
- Length: Approximately 3 hours
- Price: $80 for individuals enrolling in a classroom course. Contact us for private and group rates.
Blended Learning Skills Assessment
BLS (Basic Life Support)
for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
$60
- What is it? Skills assessment for American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (basic life support) for healthcare providers blended learning course (online course plus an in-person skills test). Includes cardiac and respiratory arrest management, CPR, AED use, and choking treatment for adults, children, and infants.
- Prerequisite: Students must complete the online course BEFORE showing up for the in-person skills assessment, and provide proof of completion to the instructor. There is an option to purchase the online course when enrolling in this skills assessment.
- Who should take this course? Healthcare providers and students. People who may be required to complete this BLS training include those working as or training to be physicians, nurses, aides, EMTs, paramedics, dental assistants, dental hygienists, CNAs, medical assistants, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
- Length: Approximately 2 hours (online training) plus 1 hour (in-person skills assessment)
- Price: $60 for individuals enrolling in a classroom skills assessment. The online course can be added for $35. Contact us for private and group rates.
ACLS
(Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
American Heart Association
Initial or Renewal Certification
* COMING SOON *
- What is it? American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support) training and certification for healthcare providers. Learn how to lead and run a full arrest, and how to handle other cardiovascular emergencies. Includes early recognition and management of cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, ACS, stroke, tachycardia, and bradycardia; performing BLS; AED use; delivering medications; systems of care; assessments; effective communication; team dynamics; ongoing patient monitoring; and team feedback.
- Course Format: Initial certification and renewal certification courses available. May also be taken as a blended learning (hybrid) course (online training plus in-person skills assessment).
- Who should take this course? Healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies, and personnel in emergency response such as physicians, licensed nurses (RNs), paramedics, and respiratory therapists.
- Length: Approximately 12 hours (initial), 6 hours (renewal), or 2 hours (skills assessment)
CPR
American Red Cross
$65
- What is it? American Red Cross (ARC) training and certification in CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants.
- Who should take this course? Non-medical personnel who require CPR/AED certification, or laypersons who desire CPR training.
- Length: Approximately 2 hours
- Price: $65 for individuals enrolling in a classroom course. Contact us for private and group rates.
CPR / First Aid
American Red Cross
$100
- What is it? American Red Cross (ARC) training and certification in CPR, AED use, and first aid for adults, children, and infants. First Aid training includes instruction in the recognition and treatment of choking, sudden illness, injuries, and environmental emergencies.
- Who should take this course? Non-medical personnel who require CPR and first aid certification.
- Length: Approximately 4 hours
- Price: $100 for individuals enrolling in a classroom course. Contact us for private and group rates.
EMSA Pediatric CPR / First Aid
American Red Cross
$100
- What is it? EMSA Pediatric CPR and First Aid. American Red Cross (ARC) training and certification in CPR, AED use, choking management, and first aid for adults, children, and infants, with emphasis on pediatric CPR. This course meets EMSA requirements for CPR and first aid training for childcare providers.
- Who should take this course? Childcare providers and preschool teachers may be required to take this course. Others who have or work with children will find this class valuable as well! Parents, teachers, nannies, babysitters, au pairs, etc. are encouraged to have this training.
- Price: $100 for individuals enrolling in a classroom course. Contact us for private and group rates.
Non-Certification Courses
New or expecting parents wanting to know more about infant CPR and how to react to child emergencies? EMT or paramedic student needing extra help? Retired but want to maintain your skillset at home? Fun CPR classes for children? We got you! We offer informative classes on CPR, AED, first aid, fundamental health information, and responding to basic emergencies like choking, drowning, cuts, or burns for those interested in the material, but who do not require certification. These can be completed in person or virtually (online). Classes include but are not limited to:
CPR for New and Expecting Parents
- Conducting a medical assessment
- When to call for help
- Responding to cardiac, respiratory, and other emergencies such as choking, drowning, allergic reactions, seizures, cuts, falls, burns, etc.
- CPR for infants and toddlers
- First aid
- Injury prevention
- Safety tips
Tutoring
- Private individual or group tutoring
- NREMT training
- Basic EKG and arrhythmia recognition
- Proper clinical documentation
Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! Please reach out anytime to learn more about the classes we offer, to obtain a quote for a private or group class at your home or business, or to enroll in a course.
