the best CNA school ...Ms Mary is very patient and has a good teaching skills ,she is very…read moreprofessional and the classrooms are super comfortable

I took my first nursing class (CNA) with ms Mary and am gonna admit she is the best teacher I've…read moreever seen all my life ,she is so good at explaining and you'll always leave every class knowing and understanding whatever she has taught . I promise you when you take her classes you'll have a proper understanding of the nursing world .I highly recommend.

I have taken the CPR & AED course (for trainers and laypeople) twice in the last 3 years with Life…read moreRescue, and enjoyed it both times. In both cases, my instructor was Amer Tobing, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second before taking his course again when my certification expires. Although I've been CPR certified several times, Life Rescue offered more practical information than my previous certs. Amer's background as a firefighter and in emergency medical services shows, as he has a focused, no-nonsense attitude toward assessing an emergency situation and acting. He teaches us to think in a similar manner by addressing and hammering the most important things to know and remember. He also has a sense of humor, and is great at connecting with people, which makes his class more fun than I ever expected. But make no mistake: he takes his job and the subject matter very seriously, and doesn't let jokes overshadow or displace what is most important. I like how he spends a lot of time focusing on the reality of emergency situations vs. textbook scenarios, because there are some things that books won't tell you. Even though I had taken his class before, the second time around, he didn't let me off the hook if I could have performed something better. I really appreciated it, because it's sometimes the little things that can make a difference. Overall, it feels less like a class and more like practicing and discussing with a coach. I learned more each time, and further reinforced what I previously knew. I feel much more confident after having taken his course, would recommend it to anyone, and actually look forward to taking it again in the future.

Great class! I was definitely nervous taking my PALs revert after COVID but the facility was clean…read moreand the instructors were professional.

First, I am not writing this review to discourage anyone from learning CPR...it is a very important…read moreand lifesaving piece of knowledge to have and I encourage everyone to learn it. However, I just have to give a warning for those of you out there who are HEALTHCARE professionals looking for a renewal class. DO NOT take this class at this school, especially with the instructor Cathy!! I am sure outside of class that Cathy is a nice enough lady, but she was the worst instructor I had ever had and I have been taking CPR for HC professionals for years in various locations. Her teaching style leaves a lot to be desired as she uses public humiliation to get her point across. Case in point, she makes every participant demonstrate in front of everyone until she is satisfied with your technique. And if you can't get it right, she will chastise you in front of your peers. Furthermore, her class is INCREDIBLY too long - we began at 830am sharp and I did not leave her class until after 130pm...and I was one of the first to be done with my written skills test. I am just sorry for those who took longer to complete the test! Adding to the incredibly long class, she took 45 minutes in the beginning of class for housekeeping....."signature here, signature there, wash your hands, let us all introduce us to each other, blah...blah" The class room is also in a very claustrophobic location, the ceiling was so low that I could touch it (I'm 5'4") and it has no windows. We also had no breaks aside from one 5 minute break for water and granola bars - which she provided, which was nice of her. But to top it off, she did not have us watch the usual video from the American Heart Association as she claimed the "machine was broken." When one of my fellow students offered up his laptop to show the DVD, she refused. I think she just wanted to hear herself drone on and on. This class took up almost my entire Saturday and went at a snail's pace for all of us who have taken the class before (i.e. renewers). I can't recommend this class as it was not a good example of a AHA sponsored class that usually takes 3 hours, tops! Avoid if possible.

I am very glad I came back here again for my renewal course. Similar to before, this was very…read moreinformative and the instructor was great and explained each step very well. Years later I would still recommend this class with Deborah!

Really happy to have found this place. I was required to take a in person CPR/FIRST AID class that…read moreis taught by a legit institution example Red Cross or by the American Safety and Health Institute in order pursue my profession here in VA. There are many online CPR courses which I did take but were not valid when I submitted it to the state. I took the class with Francisco the owner which is prior military and firefighter. From day one it was really easy to get a hold of him and to arrange for the class. I got lucky that my class ended up being just me so I got to ask any questions I had and Francisco would gladly answer them. The whole experience was an easy and very insightful. Francisco does a great job teaching and cares about you learning.

Great service! My wife and I are about to have our firstborn and wanted some training on infant…read moreCPR. Francisco not only help us feel more prepare in case our infant needs assitance but in any day to day scenario. Covid guidelines were followed at all time.

This is my first experience learning CPR something I would like to learn and I want to thank Miss…read moreHall instructing me how to perform CPR

From the owner: Give online classes and basic hands only, CPR, plus handouts, skills practice, CONDUCTING…read more assessments scenarios discount if you refer a friend. Pocket mask after classes and key chains. Lifesaving skills that can help you respond to emergencies. I'm also certified in CPR & BLS

We took the childbirth education and cpr classes…read more I'd recommend them. One class was held at Nidhi's residence (separate from her home) and another was at an office location in Arlington. The instructors were great. Nidhi is very knowledgeable, friendly, and open. The class sizes were pretty small and you're encouraged to ask lots of questions. There were also snacks and water which are important to me since i was pregnant and didn't want to go 2+ hours not eating/drinking anything. My husband and I brought sandwiches to one class and we were able to eat them during the class (it was around dinner time/6pm) so atmosphere is casual which I appreciate. You get an online resource packet after the class that summarizes everything covered. Should probably look at that again as i am typing this before my gassy, ornery newborn wakes up.

As a first time aunt with no previous experience with infants, I was seeking resources to help me…read morelearn the basics. it was surprisingly difficult to find information that wasn't just about pregnancy and delivery, when I was really looking for things like feeding holding, changing and what to expect in the first few months. Nested's Newborn Care/ Infant CPR Bootcamp absolitely knocked it out of the park. I learned SO MUCH about the stages baby's are going through when they're first born, the routines you're establishing, the techniques you can use to care for them and more. Renie and Migma are so nice, and so clearly so committed to what they do, I felt extremely comfortable and confident under their instruction. The class imparts so much information in a 4-hour course, and the cherry on top is that after completing the in-person and online class imparts now Red Cross certified for both Adult and Infant CPR, and feel confident in both. Even Though I myself am not expecting, I was welcomed and encouraged in my desire to learn. Whether you're an expecting parent or a loved one seeking to prepare to be an involved member of a child's early life, i really can't recommend Nested and specifically the Newborn Care bootcamp highly enough! Absolutely worth the value!

I visited the American Red Cross museum in Dec 2016 and took the guided tour. I had to sign up for…read morethe tour ahead of time and they have limited tour availability on certain days. The tour was very interesting and informative and the tour guide did an excellent job. Since I visited during the holiday season, the building was decorated in holiday decorations, which gave it even more character. I truly enjoyed learning about the history of the American Red Cross and about the stories of Clara Barton and the other brave women, especially, who served during the Civil War. The building is quite grand, with a large foyer, several banquet-style halls, and a grand staircase. The building also has a lovely garden with statues out back. I would definitely recommend this tour and would love to visit again. It's both informative and lovely.

If you are thinking about taking a class with Ms.Tee, do it! She is absolutely amazing, her way of…read moreteaching was straight to the point, told you what you needed to know. She taught us without all the extra fluff while making sure we got and understood what she was teaching during lecture, and giving us real life scenarios to compare too. The hands on part was great! We applied the skills we learned in class to actual hands on training. She was attentive to what we needed to improve on and what we were doing well on as individuals when it came to the hands on parts. She was there every step of the way and literally holding our hand as we went along. I took 2 classes back to back ( Phlebotomy & Medical assistant) then attended the 1 day IV therapy class. I would go back any day to do more training and get more certifications done through Ms.Tee! Call her now!

I loved this place!! Teacher is so sweet and helpful! She makes the class so easy to the point that…read moreI passed the test with great confidence. I was confident before the test and after.

1st thing 1st Antonia is the GOAT she made my experience easier than I was making it for myself to…read morestart but once I let her know the occasion she handled the rest she could dress me everyday of the week.

Dropped off donations early on a Saturday Morning and decided to check out the inside too. I was…read morepleasantly surprised with just how clean and well stocked it was. I like that they have "grab bags" at the front with small items (bundles of greeting cards, sewing supplies, kids toys), this is a great way to reduce waste and put donations to good use! Hearing the staff interact with the customers and each other is part of what inspired me to leave a review. I heard one staff member run to the back to compliment another on how they organized a section of the store. We were also greeted at the door, and talked to by various staff while walking around the store. Great work Ivy City Goodwill!