CPR, First Aid, BLS, and ACLS Classes in Sonoma County and SF Bay Area
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Certification Courses
Vive CPR is an American Heart Association (“AHA”) Authorized Training Site, and all of our certification courses are taught to the latest AHA guidelines and regulations. American Heart Association is the worldwide leader in CPR, AED, and first aid training; and a premier provider of high quality, scientific, evidence-based continuing education for healthcare professionals and laypersons. Certification cards, valid for two years, are issued on the same day you complete the class. Your AHA certification is guaranteed to be accepted by your employer or regulatory agency, and is OSHA compliant.
Our open-enrollment, in-person certification classes are held several times a month in our Santa Rosa classroom. So even if you’ve waited until the last minute – we’ve got you covered! Enrollment is quick and easy. You will receive a confirmation of your class after enrolling, and reminders as the date gets closer. We’ll even remind you when your certification is due for renewal.
If you don’t require a certification, or want a custom designed class, please see our non-certification classes.
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 $151. Contact us for private and group rates.
CPR
American Heart Association
$70
- What is it? American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED training and certification 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: $70 for individuals enrolling in a classroom course. Contact us for private and group rates.
CPR and First Aid
American Heart Association
$100
- What is it? American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training and certification 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 and First Aid
American Heart Association
$100
- What is it? American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED training and certification for children and infants. This course meets EMSA requirements for CPR and first aid training for childcare providers.
- Who should take this course? Childcare providers, preschool teachers, daycare workers, bus drivers, and camp counselors 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
CPR and safety training classes made just for you!
Do you want to learn more about how to respond to medical emergencies but don’t require a certification for your job or to meet state or OSHA compliance requirements? We offer several courses that cover various aspects of emergency response and safety that can be customized to meet your unique needs and environment. Classes can be completed in person or virtually (online via Zoom).
These non-certification classes allow for more flexibility because we aren’t confined to the guidelines of the certifying organizations such as American Heart Association. During these classes, we will tailor the training to address your specific audience, environment and risks; delve deep into the topics YOU want to learn about; run through customized training scenarios; and get into meaningful discussion and Q&A sessions.
Some of the topics that can be covered include: CPR, first aid, using an AED, purchasing an AED, AED setup and maintenance, ECG interpretation, risk management, accident and injury prevention, safety tips, and emergency preparedness.
Infant CPR for Parents
Are you a new or expecting parent wanting to learn how to respond if your baby or child experiences a cardiac, respiratory, choking, or other medical emergency? We've got you covered! This class is perfect for anyone who will be around infants and young children, including babysitters and family members.
Our Infant CPR for Parents class is a non-certification course with a focus on newborn babies and infants that covers CPR, first aid, and more. The instructor will assess your family and environment, and then tailor the training to you, so that you learn exactly what is needed from a prevention, safety, and emergency response perspective.
Since most pediatric death is caused by preventable accidents and breathing problems, the class addresses safety and prevention measures that can be taken to avoid such incidents. We also cover what do if an emergency happens, including who to call, where to go, and what you can do while you’re waiting for paramedics. The instructor will address any questions you have along the way and even afterwards if you think of something else. We’re here to ensure you leave the course feeling confident and ready to act in case of an emergency. And we also aim for you to take away safety tips and other measures that help make your environment safer for your new baby or child, thereby preventing incidents altogether. A handy reference sheet is provided.
The following topics are covered:
- Recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of a medical emergency in an infant or toddler
- Conducting a medical assessment
- When and who to call for help
- Responding to cardiac, respiratory, and other medical emergencies such as choking, drowning, allergic reactions, fainting, dehydration, low blood sugar, seizures, cuts, falls, bites, burns, etc.
- CPR, including using an AED, for infants and toddlers
- First aid basics
- Injury prevention
- Safety tips
This class is offered as an open-enrollment, in-person class in our classroom, as well as either an in-person class at your location or a virtual class (online via Zoom) for private individuals and groups.
Basic ECG Interpretation
Vive CPR offers private tutoring to help establish or build on your foundation of ECG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition. Knowing how to interpret ECGs is an essential skill for certain medical professionals, and is a prerequisite for ACLS and PALS.
The training will be tailored to your individual needs. The following topics may be included:
- Normal cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Normal electrical conduction through the heart
- Utilizing a systematic approach to ECG interpretation
- How to identify normal and abnormal ECG components
- Recognizing sinus, atrial, supraventricular, junctional, and ventricular dysrhythmias
- Recognizing ectopic beats
These tutoring sessions can be done in person or online through Zoom.
Build Your Own CPR Class
Design your own special training course to address an individual topic or a range of topics that are of importance to you.
We understand that some people may not need a traditional CPR or first aid class that requires a certification. If you would like a special training course to address an individual topic or a range of topics that are of importance to you, simply contact us and we will build a custom safety training class just for you.
This class can be done in person or online through Zoom.
Training
Specialized Mentoring and Private Tutoring
If you are an EMR, EMT, or paramedic student that needs help passing your entrance exams or classes, we can help by providing focused educational mentoring to address weaknesses and improve performance. You will receive individual, customized tutoring from a professional first responder to ensure that you have the tools to be successful on your career path.
We offer specialized training and private tutoring tailored to your individual needs in the areas of:
- Emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician (EMT), and paramedic training
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) test preparation
These training sessions can be done in person or online through Zoom.
The Vive CPR Team
We have a top notch team to provide you with an excellent experience from start to finish.
Our instructors are first responders, medical professionals, and long-time instructors who use real world knowledge to enrich the fundamental training experience in our courses. We strive to deliver an informative and enjoyable learning environment while you acquire or reinforce valuable, life-saving skills.
Aaron Bates, EMT-P
Instructor
Aaron Bates began his career in emergency medical services in 2007, and has been a licensed paramedic and certified American Heart Association instructor since 2009. He has received advanced training as a critical care paramedic from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine. Having worked throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in the field as a paramedic and firefighter/paramedic, at a fast-paced trauma center, and as a staff member with various EMS education programs gives him a unique perspective as a responder and educator, which helps enrich the learning experience you will receive in his classes. Aaron is a passionate educator who makes every effort to ensure students leave his classes feeling confident and empowered to help others.
Credentials:
- Paramedic, State of California
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
- American Heart Association Training Center Faculty (BLS, ACLS)
- National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Level 1 and 2 Instructor Certification
- Critical Care Paramedic, University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine
Sacheen Drucker
Operations
Sacheen Drucker graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and the Haas School of Business with a degree in mass communications and business. Her professional experience is in privacy and compliance, clinical operations, market research, and research and development in the healthcare and medical device industries, as well as small business operations. Sacheen keeps Vive CPR going by diligently running its office and operations.
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