George is a great instructor! He is very personable, very communicative in person and via email. A…read morefriend of mine recommended him when I was looking to renew my BLS and I've been coming back every 2 years. I think my most recent BLS course with him was my 3rd consecutive renewal session. He does a great job at explaining all of the important information we learned on the learning modules during the in-person skills training. He gives live feedback on your performance, and offer suggestions on how to improve/modify your technique. It's also a same day certification, which means the certificate is available within 5-15 minutes after the class. Highly recommend if you're looking into taking a BLS/First Aid courses!

Great CPR/First Aid class recommended by the AHA website. Free parking in the lot. Not too…read morechallenging to find on the second floor of the building. If you complete the online portion, the hands on practice was very quick.

I been going to this class forever. I wouldn't go anywhere else to review my certs. Quinn is going…read moreone best instructor to have. I got there super earlier, they all helped. Thanks Quinn. I appreciate that. Great all around staff and team.

I've attended classes at both the San Diego and Oceanside locations, and the San Diego location is…read moreby far the easiest and most convenient. Plenty of parking and absolutely no hassle. I recently took a class with instructor, P.W., and his instruction was exceptional. He is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, kind, and inclusive. He somehow makes an all-day class feel like it goes by quickly! What I appreciated most was his teaching style. He doesn't just give you the answers, he walks you through the question or scenario and helps you critically think your way to the answer yourself. He takes the time to explain things clearly and makes sure everyone feels comfortable asking questions. This was a challenging class for me, and having an instructor like P.W. made a huge difference. I'm hoping the next time I take a class, he'll still be teaching here!

The best class I've taking in years, very informative and hands on.. I'll definitely be back when…read moreit's time to renew my cpr card

The class wasn't very structured or thorough. It just seemed very rushed and hasty and a little…read moresloppy. At one point, I tried to ask her a question about whether the breathing part actually delivers enough oxygen, but her answer was for a different question. I felt like she didn't take the time to listen to what I was asking. The CPR training was reasonable, but the First-Aid part was barely addressed. I recently completed a NOLS/WMS Wilderness First-Aid course through REI, and I felt like I learned so much there. And while being in the wilderness may be a significant difference in circumstances, the injuries are not. Blisters, heat-exhaustion, impalements, etc. can all happen anywhere, especially with children. But in the end they were quick to respond to my email, and I got my certification in less than 2 hours, on a holiday weekend no less, so I guess I should be happy with that. I'm just not someone who's looking for an 'easy A'. It's kind of sad, because many of the students that come here are working for schools or the YMCA, and they're supposedly the ones trained to handle your children in emergency situations.

Signed up and registered online for this class, due to me expecting a newborn soon. I'm not in the…read moremedical field and needed general knowledge of how to perform CPR. This class went over first aid and CPR, mainly the basics given a certian situation. Since all situations will be different being able to recognize some signs we're helpful. The instructor Tricia was expressive and engaging, the 4 hour class flew by quickly with an information dump of how-tos, both in video format and with partner demonstrations. There were room for questions after each section and each answer was informative. Luckily they provide a take home manual that summarizes the slides you'll be going through if you forget. Bring snacks and drinks (closed tops/bottles), as you'll get breaks in between, though they do offer some for sale. Overall great class and definitely recommend it either for a first time, refrehser or if you need the most basic form of certification.

The instructor Mike was clear, concise, and thorough in teaching CPR and First Aid. I highly…read morerecommend him. Clean facility and fun atmosphere.

I have used this company before for standard BLS recerts in the year past…read more I recently attending an ACLS provider class that I really enjoyed. As a non nursing medical professional I am not required to have an ACLS cert, but I felt passionately that myself and others that work in hospitals should be aware of how Advanced Life Support works and what general concepts are covered beyond BLS. I will make it a routine to repeat the ACLS class in the years to come because they did such a great job at STAR to put students in simulations that you will actually encounter in healthcare. A big thank you to Patrick for being so knowledgeable, engaging, and kind in the class. Also thank you to Amber for being so communicative with scheduling and any questions I had during enrollment. This team truly just want health care workers- and beyond- to have the knowledge on how to save peoples lives. Thanks again! John

I have been going to Star CPR for over 10 years. They have seen me through my different paths of…read moretravel nursing, RN staff, and now nurse practitioner. They are convenient for me as their location is so close to my house, and all of the instructors are great! I have taken many BLS and ACLS classes with them and highly recommend!

Seriously! Sent Nathan a message asking to get a private BLS recertification training going and he…read morewas so responsive and so great. He truly went above and beyond to make my experience educational and meaningful. One of the best CPR courses I've ever taken (and I've taken about 10!) I would absolutely recommend Nathan to all of my friends, family, and co-workers in the medical field. He truly goes out of his way to support each individual person. Grateful to have found Nathan and get up to date on my CPR skills. Thanks Nathan!

Today a group of friends and I, all of who are grandparents (or very soon to be), took a Private…read moreInfant & Child CPR and Choking Relief Workshop with Nathan. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Nathan was incredibly friendly and made all of us feel comfortable from the start. Nathan provided clear, thorough instruction in a way that was easy to follow. He was well organized, and his approachable manner made it easy to ask questions. We left feeling confident in our skills and would highly recommend CPR Advantage to anyone seeking CPR training.

I signed up for a CPR & First Aid certification class at HeartLlift CPR CO. and I honestly can't…read morerecommend it enough! From start to finish, the experience was incredibly professional, informative, and engaging. Our instructor Hailey, was outstanding! Super knowledgeable, patient, and really great at explaining things in a way that made sense. She was very passionate about teaching life saving skills and made sure to create a comfortable environment for learning and asking questions. The hands-on practice with the manikins was super helpful. I appreciated the constructive feedback and could tell she really cared about making sure we not only learned the skills but felt confident using them. I left the class feeling capable and way more confident in my ability to help in an emergency. Whether you're getting certified for work, school, or just want to be prepared, this class is 100% worth it. This is truly a life saving skill everyone should have, and I highly recommend to anyone thinking about it. Five stars all the way!

Hailey was very attentive and thorough. She answered all of the questions I had throughout the…read morelesson and made my group and I feel confident and prepared to perform CPR! Signing up for the class was simple and quick.

Do not take courses through ACLS. Had I not been required to take my BLS course through the…read moreAmerican Heart Association, I would have not gone through ACLS. Not only was the course $100, but I did not receive my certification the same day. I have taken CPR courses over the last 10 years and I have always received the physical card or Ecard same day. I have tried to call their main line for days and nobody answers. Finally got a response to my email that I SHOULD get it by the end of the day. When I spoke with the American Heart Association, they weren't much help either. I was told that ACLS has 20 calendar days to provide the information to them so they can mail out the cards. I was not informed of this information at all. Please avoid this company at all costs. They do not care whatsoever after they receive payment.

WARNING: This "business" will take your money, cancel your class and ghost you!…read more They canceled my BLS class due to the instructor being out sick. No issue at all. I rescheduled with another local company and requested a refund. Kaitlyn Todd instructed me I would receive a refund within 6-10 business days. I wait 10 business days and never received my refund. I once again reached out to Kaitlyn Todd who said she would issue me a refund ASAP and was unsure why the initial refund did not go through. It's been a week since I last spoke with Kaitlyn Todd and have not received my refund. I have left a voicemail for her and called multiple times on different days. At this point, I feel as if I have been ghosted and will resort to disputing the charge with my credit card company. UPDATE: Kaitlyn has replied to my email and has instructed me to move forward with disputing the charge to my credit card due to being unable to refund my money at this time because of a backlog of refund requests. Again, I advise everyone to steer clear of this business.

I'm so impressed with George's customer service. I would give ten thousand stars if I could…read more I'll admit it: I'm an impulsive buyer. Once I decide I need something, I get fixated on it and need it in that moment. I typically buy my electronics from Best Buy, but they didn't have the flash I wanted in stock locally, and waiting a few days for delivery clearly wasn't an option for me. So I started looking up local camera stores and found George's Camera. Lucky me! I called, and they told me they had ONE left in stock. At that point, I wasn't taking any chances. I immediately asked if I could purchase it over the phone and pick it up that same day. They were more than accommodating. Now, this is where my poor planning comes in. The store closes at 6 PM, and I risked it all by getting there around 5:56 PM. I was already slightly panicked knowing I had cut it way too close, but what I absolutely did NOT anticipate was pulling up and discovering a Farmer's Market happening and nowhere to park! At that point, I knew I had officially pushed my luck. I called the store in a panic, and to my surprise someone actually answered the phone. Yes, I was suprised because the average business would of just watched it ring. By this time, I had circled around the store again and noticed the metal gate in front of the store was partially closed. My heart dropped. I knew there was no way I would make it in the store before closing. I explained the situation and asked if there was any way they could bring my purchase out to me. At 5:59 PM, ONE minute before closing, a staff member came outside and handed me my flash. Now THAT is customer service! They absolutely didn't have to do that, especially when I was the one showing up at the last possible second, but they truly saved the day. I appreciate them so much. And now, thanks to George's Camera, I'll be up all night practicing (yes, I've never used one ) with a flash I probably had no business impulsively buying in the first place. But considering they had exactly ONE left, let me buy it over the phone, and somehow got it into my hands at 5:59 PM despite a farmers market standing between me and my purchase...I'm choosing to believe I was destined to have this flash. Thank you soooooo much! George's Camera definitely gained a new customer today!

If you're a photographer - professional or hobbyist - George's Camera is where to go! This place…read morehas everything: lighting gear, camera bags, lenses, and enough accessories to make you question whether you've ever truly taken a "real" photo in your life. The staff? Walking encyclopedias. I'm convinced they collectively know every camera ever created, including the ones that were prototypes, rumors, or fever dreams. I brought in an old Canon my brother gave me--so old it probably qualifies for Social Security--and the gentleman behind the counter with the long white beard took one look and immediately knew its entire genealogy. Extremely helpful, extremely patient, and honestly, I'm 70% sure he's a wizard. If you're in North Park and need anything for your inner shutterbug or just want to bask in the glow of pure photographic tribal knowledge--George's is the spot!