CPR, First Aid, BLS, and ACLS 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) and American Red Cross (ARC). 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 First Aid and CPR certification courses we teach is below.
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Provider
American Heart Association
$80
- What is it? American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (basic life support) provider training and certification. 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 Session
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Provider
American Heart Association
$60
- What is it? Skills session for American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (basic life support) provider certification blended learning course (online course plus in-person skills session). 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 session, and provide proof of completion to the instructor. There is an option to purchase the online course when enrolling in this skills session.
- Who should take this course? Healthcare providers and students. People who may be required to complete BLS 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 course) plus 1 hour (in-person skills session)
- Price: $60 for individuals enrolling in a classroom skills session. The online course can be added for $35. Contact us for private and group rates.
Blended Learning Skills Session
HeartCode ACLS
(Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
American Heart Association
$150
- What is it? Skills session for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support) certification blended learning course (online course plus in-person skills session). Includes early recognition and management of cardiac and respiratory arrest with advanced pharmaceutical and electrical interventions, peri-arrest, ACS, stroke, tachycardia, and bradycardia; as well as airway management; performing BLS; AED use; delivering medications; systems of care; assessments; effective communication; team dynamics; ongoing patient monitoring; and team feedback.
- Prerequisite: Students must complete the online course BEFORE showing up for the in-person skills session, and provide proof of completion to the instructor. There is an option to purchase the online course when enrolling in this skills session. Students must also have basic EKG interpretation skills. EKG analysis is not taught in this class. If you are unsure of your ability to interpret EKGs, please attempt the AHA ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment to evaluate your skills. If you need help with EKG interpretation, please contact us for private tutoring sessions.
- 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. Recommended for renewal ACLS only.
- Length: Approximately 6 hours (online course), plus 2 hours (in-person skills session)
- Price: $150 for individuals enrolling in a classroom skills session. The online course can be added for $144. Contact us for private and group rates.
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, emergency preparedness, 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 via Zoom). Classes include but are not limited to:
Infant CPR for Parents
- Conducting a medical assessment
- When and who 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
Private Training
- Private individual or group tutoring
- EMT training
- NREMT test prep
- Basic EKG and arrhythmia recognition
- Firefighter physical exam prep
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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.
