I have done the CertAtHome BLS skills check off twice. As a mother of 2 little kids, the…read moreflexibility of doing it at home was great with multiple time slots available each day that I did not need to pre-register for. This was super helpful, because there is always the fear that something could pop up making a time that I originally thought I could do the skills course no longer possible. With other companies, you have to preregister for a time slot, and if you can no longer make that skills check off, you are now likely on the line for paying for it anyways and then have to deal with the stress of rescheduling before your certification expires.

Seems like they have a pattern of threatening people with bad Healthgrades reviews for anyone who…read morespeaks out. My story is very consistent with what I see represented in other reviews. I ordered a mannequin for the at home skills session and contacted the company to schedule my session. I received no response regarding a skills session but did get several notices that they were going to charge me a fee for not returning my mannequin by a certain date. I checked in multiple times to schedule but still didn't get a response. Obviously I am not going to return the mannequin until I complete the skills check. I finally heard back after my deadline, but what I heard wasn't an apology or any effort at resolving the matter in a constructive way. I was called derogatory names, and the owner called me three times just to yell obscenities at me. He then sent his administrative director after me to threaten to write bad Healthgrades reviews about me and file a lawsuit. At the end of it all, I never received any apology or even any offer at scheduling that skills check. Completely inappropriate and childish. They deserve all their bad reviews.

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.

Very well organized and straightforward. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors who make the course…read moreinformative and interesting. I couldn't recommend this GOTCPR more highly.

Jennifer was a fantastic teacher. I saw significant improvement just from simple techniques she…read moretaught. It was a very informative & complete course. I definitely walked away with the confidence to help. AP

On December 19th 2023 I took a CPR/AED & First Aid Combo class and it was amazing and well worth…read moreit. James, the class instructor, was friendly, personable and very helpful. He gave us the opportunity to be hands on and practice on a manikin to get the full experience. James was very clear and precise and again very helpful in his teachings to us.

This review is for the CPR/BLS renewal. The class was informative and instructor was engaging. It…read morewas pretty unorganized, though. I was the only student in the class and felt awkward at times, not knowing if I was getting on the floor to practice skills or sit and watch the video, etc. Also, the logistics of the building was very bad! The building was locked and a cleaning maid had to open the door for me. Next, the email directed me to suite 306, but that door was locked. I ended up having to ask 3 random people if they knew where the class was. There were no signs to direct me, either. When I called the phone number, Diane sounded sarcastic as if I should have known the class was on the 2nd floor! All in all, it made me feel uneasy as I was the only student at a 6pm class. At least we ended early!

Fairfax, VA - I've been giving blood for years. I prefer this location rather than the mobile units…read moreas I believe the phlebotomists here have more experience since this location also does platelets and power reds. My best advice to avoid scheduling issues is to schedule an early morning appointment. By late afternoon things can sometimes be backed up causing a longer wait. Another plus to this location is they no longer have to prick your finger to test your iron level prior to donating. Now they use a device that is placed on your thumb which uses light to detect your blood iron. Pretty nifty! The donation process takes place in comfy chairs and goes by quickly if you remember to hydrate ahead of time. The phlebotomists are all very professional and take care to check on you throughout the process. The snacks afterwards in the canteen vary. I had Oreos, Cheese It's and Lorna Doones. One small beef I have is there's no recycling bin for the water bottles. I try to remember to bring my own reusable bottle or I bring the empty home to recycle.

Staff are friendly. They do a good job and keep things moving along without too much of a wait…read more Free WiFi too. They have a nice variety of snacks after you donate blood.

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.

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

Amazing experience! Extremely knowledgeable and incredibly kind in their teaching style. What a…read morewonderful class. I highly recommend!

Excellent instruction, very good learning experience. Nice, comfortable testing centers in Ballston…read moreand Tysons.

We started training with Mike for my two boys ages 12 and 14 at the time to develop their core…read morestrength back in January 2020. He continued coming to our house during the pandemic shutdown and then opened his own studio. Mike has been instrumental in training them as they have matured and is teaching them the correct way to train. Now at 17 and 15 years old they have benefited from his training routine and have progressed in both strength and flexibility during the last 2 years of strength training. I have also taken advantage of Mikes knowledge during the last 2 years by training alongside my boys. I highly recommend Mike.

Mike is an excellent trainer. Excellent facility as well, although I've also gotten plenty of…read morevalue out of remote sessions when unable to get to Fairfax in person. Highly recommended no matter how intense (or not intense) you're trying to train.

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.