I was looking for an affordable and convenient way to get re-certified to work at a gym when I…read morestumbled across VA CPR & First Aid (certification provided through the American Heart Association). The VA CPR & First Aid website was extremely easy to navigate. The course was offered (and displayed in a calendar online) more than once on a weekend during the month making it easy for me to find a class that fit my schedule. Michelle (who taught the class) was very responsive when I asked her questions via email. I asked about dates and payment and usually got a response within 42 hours. As an instructor she was clear and friendly. The location of the course (tucked inside a commercial office space) was a doable drive from the Alexandria, VA area. If you take a course here please note there is a limited number of food options that are within walking distance (when you break for lunch). The closest place to get something to go is the Dunkin Donuts accross the street. I thought the price with the book (100 for the class, 20 for the book) was fair when compared to similar courses. I have taken the American Red Cross certification (more than once). I thought the way the American Red Cross presented the material 4 years ago to me was more hands on than the American Heart Association. Specifically, with the first aid course material. If my memory serves me correctly, I remember doing a lot more hands on demonstrations when I got certified by the American Red Cross than by the American Heart Association. In a nutshell its a good option if you need to get certified in a quick time frame and live in the northern VA area but if this is your first time getting certified specifically for first aid I would look at the American Red Cross' certification courses first.

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.

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.

Wonderful experience with Danielle. We took the class at home when our daughter came home from…read moreNICU. Danielle made us feel at ease and taught us what we need to know in an emergency. She's a great teacher!

From the owner: Staying Alive CPR offers CPR/AED and First Aid training under the AHA guidelines throughout…read moreNorthern VA/Maryland.

I needed an ACLS class and couldn't get a class with my employer due to COVID and smaller class…read moresizes. AEC had a few dates to choose from that worked for my time parameters. The facility is easy to find. There was plenty of parking. The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly and classroom size was appropriate. As far as ACLS classes go, this was certainly a quality course.

From the owner: EMS Education - Nationally Accredited Paramedic Programs,…read moreAdvanced EMT Programs, EMT Programs, Online Hybrid Programs American Heart Association classes: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ALL Heartsaver Courses AHA eLearning (online) courses too.

My team took the First Aid and CPR class and it was very informative and engaging. My team enjoyed…read morethe instructor and the hands on applications. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to get recertified or to anyone interested in learning for the first time!

Jeremy was an excellent instructor. He was patient, kind, informative, and extremely knowledgeable…read more I feel confident after his instruction that I can apply the skills I learned from him in an emergency. I would encourage anyone to seek out his class and I highly recommend him. Thank you Jeremy.

I had such a great experience at Excel Health Institute. Ms. Ellen, the owner and instructor, is…read moretruly wonderful. She is patient, caring, knowledgeable, and genuinely wants to see her students succeed. I'm especially grateful for the confidence and encouragement she gave me. Just one month after graduating from Excel Health Institute, I started LPN school! Ms. Ellen helped give me the foundation I needed to continue moving forward in nursing. I will always appreciate her support and everything I learned at Excel Health Institute. I highly recommend this CNA program to anyone looking to start a career in healthcare. Idella Tah

If your looking to further your career this is definitely the school to go to Ms Ellen is a great…read moreinstructor and so Helpful in helping you conquer your goals I will definitely be signing up to take more classes

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.

I recently completed my first aid/CPR training with Stacy along with my wife and we found it to be…read moresimply outstanding. The hands on training and their facility worked out perfect to prepare us both for life's emergencies. Thank you very much Stacy! Dave

I've now gotten CPR/AED and First Aid certified twice through SCS Safety Health & Security…read moreAssociates LLC. Two years ago, I did so for the first time and just recently, I returned to get re-certified (along with my hubby who earned his first certification). Stacy Skinner is an excellent instructor, fabulously organized, detail-oriented and communicative. She has an incredibly well-structured approach to their programs, sending out all components well in advance including course information, materials and updates/confirmations. In class, Stacy presents just the right balance of study, keeping a concise format but always allowing plenty of time for questions from all students. The interaction is very positive, and everyone always seems to learn something new from this dialogue. I did prefer the changes she has made to evolve the class format as it is currently. Stacy combined online training modules (along with exam prep questions at the end of each) that could be watched in advance at your own pace, with classroom practice sessions and hands on skills testing to ensure everyone mastered proper technique. Dividing the course content up in this manner was very nice for busy schedules and helped me complete the advance work at my convenience. The hands on training and skills testing sessions are very well monitored with lots of good tips provided. Toward the end of class, the exams are taken and cover a wide variety of class content that was thoroughly discussed. Later that day, Stacy emails your certification card along with closing correspondence and you're ready to go. She makes it as easy as possible for you to work the training into your schedule and get it done efficiently and effectively.

This is a great centralized meeting place for small to medium groups to gather for a reasonable…read morefee. There is a decent sized room with kitchen to bring food and cater events. It's not fancy, but it's the rescue hall and clean. They provide tables and chairs. There are restrooms. The dispatch office remains open and there is a host or hostess that stays while the events are being held to ensure that things go smoothly. Parking surrounds the building and is a small lot, but there is public parking along the inside street and across within the opposite lot. You are responsible for cleanup. Overall, it is a great place that makes holding a group of people easy to do and very convenient.

There are not enough words in my vocabulary to say all the good things that should be said about…read moreAuthentic Health. Christie. Natalia. Oh my. Both myself and my adult special needs child have seen them multiple times. Miracle workers come immediately to my mind. Christie has made such incredible progress with my daughter. Ohhhh how I wish my child had had access to her in her earlier years. But she's making up for lost time now! And myself. I had given up ever being done with pain and oh so much more - until Christie. Thank God for Christie. And Natalia. I have beed yoyo dieting all my life. I was dieting (again) and with poor results. I saw Natalia and she gave me REAL stragegies and guidance. I immediately dropped ten pounds - and wasn't hungry! She knows what she is doing, can give you real world advice and guidance. No starvation plans. No weird food. Normal, healthy - and it works! You know what Christie and Natalia give you BESIDES real results? HOPE. They give you HOPE. They are also two of THE sincerely KINDEST human beings on the planet. I can't recommend them enough. THEY WILL HELP YOU! Go to them!

I had an amazing experience with Natalia. The nutrition advice she gave me was realistic and…read moreattainable. I have never felt so good inside my own body before working with her! Highly recommend.