Earl was great! He came to our office with a dozen adult and a dozen baby mannequins as well as…read moreseveral demo AED machines. He quickly ran through all the material, observed us all practicing, made us repeat back all the key numbers and steps we need to remember, and kept everything light and fun. We are looking forward to seeing Earl again in 2 years! CPR Cards arrived in our emails just a few days later. Wonderful experience all around!

We started our business, BodyParts Senior Fitness, in 2000 and have been going to CPR Associates…read moreever since, when the owner began her business out of her home, which has grown significantly over the years. We trust them and support their services. You will learn about the latest updates and leave empowered to help others on the spot when needed! Thank you from the Brantleys to the owner, Mrs. Lemos, and her staff for their dedication to this profession:-)

I had great experience with Ivonna. She is absolutely amazing and professional. Always able to…read morehelp to find the right fit. I highly recommend her.

Our dental office has been CPR certified for decades. The re-certification we just took was our…read morebest course to date. The instruction was presented in an interesting format. Techniques were well demonstrated and easy for us to duplicate. The entire course went very efficiently and we will use Take Action again. Maureen, College Drive Dental Associates

I have been attending ACLS, PALS, and CPR courses at the Peterson location since 1996. For many…read moreyears, I had Ms. G. Limos as my instructor, and she set the standard for what a great instructor should be: punctual, respectful, approachable, knowledgeable, and able to create a comfortable learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions. The classes were always efficient, engaging, and respectful of the fact that many attendees are experienced healthcare professionals. Unfortunately, my recent experience at the Foster location with Ms. Eun Goldstein was the complete opposite and, without question, the worst ACLS/CPR class I have attended in my entire nursing career. At the beginning of class, she confidently stated that she was "the best ACLS instructor you will ever have." Such a statement naturally sets very high expectations. However, while she may be knowledgeable about the course material, knowledge alone does not translate into being an effective educator. A great instructor teaches, guides, encourages, and builds confidence. Unfortunately, the teaching style I experienced was rude, intimidating, and condescending. I have 12 years of experience as an ER nurse and open-heart ICU nurse, and I worked as an in-house registry nurse in the Rush Oak Park Emergency Department while also working full-time in AMITA Health BH. Despite this diverse clinical background, I was publicly belittled when she made comments implying that because I work in psychiatric nursing, I "do not know anything." She laughed in front of the class, which was humiliating, unprofessional, and completely inappropriate. During mock codes, students were frequently called out or criticized in a manner that felt more humiliating than educational. On one occasion, I answered a question correctly according to ACLS guidelines, but was criticized for giving a "bookish" answer because it was not the exact response she wanted in a real-life scenario. I also witnessed other students being spoken to in a manner I found unacceptable. A Loyola student who struggled to answer a question was referred to as "low class," and a new graduate nurse was told they had a "poor education" because they did not understand her question. Those comments have no place in a professional educational environment. Communication was also a significant challenge. Many students had difficulty understanding her explanations throughout the class, yet asking questions did not feel welcomed. At the beginning of the course, she specifically instructed the class not to ask her questions. A student sitting in the front row was publicly reprimanded for looking into their bag while she was speaking and was told, "All eyes in front of me. What are you doing?" ACLS and CPR classes are meant to strengthen clinical skills, critical thinking, confidence, and teamwork during high-stress emergencies. Students attending these courses include experienced nurses, new graduates, and healthcare professionals from different specialties. Every student deserves to be treated with patience, dignity, and respect. Paying $150 for a class where students feel intimidated, embarrassed, and afraid to participate is extremely disappointing. For anyone seeking a professional, respectful, and engaging ACLS experience, I strongly recommend the Peterson location with Ms. Gloria Limos. She demonstrates what an exceptional instructor should be--knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to helping students succeed. I sincerely hope the Foster location addresses these concerns, because clinical expertise alone does not make someone a great educator. Professionalism, humility, communication, and respect for students are equally important. My advice to future students: choose your instructor carefully.

Best CPR class I've ever been to! Earl was amazing! Learned so much more with him than any other…read moreclass I've been too. Would highly recommend!

I came to Illinois Safety CPR to obtain a Basic Life Support CPR AED certification because my job…read morerequired it, and not my current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED certification. Its location was within an acceptable driving distance from the west-side of Chicago which is why I chose it. And also its location is an area I am familiar with. ISCPR offers Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support, as well as American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED classes. Registering for the class was a simple process. After clicking on the class I needed, a drop down menu appeared with a thirty day span of dates to choose from. And finally, after clicking on my preferred date it took me to the registration page for that particular class. Located within a traffic circle, the easiest way to identify ISCPR is to look out for restaurants Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch, and Circle Tavern which ISCPR sits in-between. Now as for the class. Due to coronavirus, there were things that we did not do during this course, as well as things we did such as wearing gloves while touching the dummies, and utilizing a Ambu bag instead of doing mouth to mouth. The presentation itself which majority of it was on video was easy to follow and the instructor, Michael was very insightful and welcoming throughout it. I am glad I chose to attend Illinois Safety CPR to obtain my BLS certification. I highly recommend if you are pursuing any of the CPR certifications mentioned. ~Blessings~ Thomas G

I've taken CPR classes from a few different companies and Illinois Safety is by far the best. The…read morequality of the instructors is top notch and we were impressed by the knowledge and ability to make the complex parts simple. Illinois Safety was on-time and did the job we were looking for. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for healthcare certifications.

I needed to take a infant/child CPR course since I'll have a little one soon so I decided to take…read moreit here at the Red Cross, though there were other options available too. I was mostly worried about parking in this area but they do have some parking just west of the facility, across Leavitt. You enter that lot lot Harrison. Much/most/all of the street along Leavitt is 30 minute parking only which could work if you have an appointment here to donate blood, depending upon how long the appointments are. The course was good. It lasted about two and a half hours or so and began with adult CPR and choking techniques, from which the child and infant techniques are derived so you learn those modifications toward the end of the course. There were a couple people here who didn't need/want the child instruction so they were able to leave during the break. Due to the pandemic, they assign two people to a dummy instead of three as they used to, but they do partner you up if you're alone to ensure that you have someone observing to make sure you're getting the techniques correct. The course is a certification course, and I received my certification card later that same day (Saturday).

Can't say enough good things about my experiences donating blood with the Red Cross. It had been…read morequite a few years since I donated, but I decided to pick it back up regularly last year during COVID. I have donated at a variety of locations and drives in the city, and each time has been so great. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They make you feel comfortable since it can be a scary thing if you don't like blood! At today's drive, Jose was so incredibly friendly and explained everything very clearly, which I imagine would be so helpful for a first time donor. They also offer flexible appointments and a variety of locations for convenience. I highly recommend the app as well-- so easy!

I was excited to go to my CPR class tonight. They've canceled the class literally two hours before…read morethe class start. I am so surprised. They obviously don't realize the people in the jobs the life they are affecting so I would highly recommend choose a place that's not cancel your class.

I completed my BLS and ACLS certification courses here. Bill was my instructor and the class was…read moregreat. He kept it interesting and we went through all the topics throughly so that I felt confident that I would pass the exam at the end. For the ACLS course he ordered us whatever jimmy John sandwhich we wanted. And not one of those half-can-barely-feed-a-bird type sandwiches. The real deal along with refreshments. Advice: before you purchase the book call them or send them an email. While CPR Now has great prices on the courses (and bundle price savings which is what I did), you can even get better deals by checking in on yelp, following them on Facebook or twitter, or even emailing them if they have any last minute specials running to fill a class. Parking is free on Ravenswood St.

Diane was lovely. Has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge. Added in some personal anecdotes and…read moregems from her 48+ years of experience in healthcare. Her stories were great. Sense of humor made what I thought would be a scary and difficult training actually a lot of fun. I learned really well pretty painlessly. Thanks so much Diane and June!!

June was amazing. She consistently took the time to make sure I understood both the process and the…read morepurpose behind it. Whenever I had questions or felt uncertain, she walked me through everything with patience and clarity.

Unprofessional behavior. I signed up for an NRP skills course to renew my certification as I do…read morelocums. I addressed her emails on time (in between holiday traveling as well) explaining to her payment would come from the locums company who would reach out to her within 24 hours. She sent me an incredibly rude email accusing me of not wanting to pay and canceled my session without my consent. DO NOT USE HER SERVICES!

Fantastic experience. I never write reviews but this place was professional, knowledgeable, and…read moreefficient with learning. I can't recommend it enough!

Buyer Beware! I would not recommend taking this class because it costs $59.99 to take the class and…read moreAFTER you have paid for the class online then they add an additional $32.50 for an online portion that needs to be completed BEFORE you can take this class. This is misleading, the real cost for this class is $92.49! Also the class on 9-29-22 was cancelled on the day of class due to the instructor being exposed to Covid. I asked for a refund and the company refused to give me one.

The Real Estate Institute has been an excellent resource for my continuing education. The entire…read moreexperience was professional from start to finish -- clear course instructions, well-structured material, and an easy-to-navigate system. I also appreciated how responsive and helpful their team was whenever I needed assistance. It made the CE process smooth and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend them to any real estate professional looking for reliable and high-quality continuing education. FIVE STARS

I attended the two days leasing Agent Course at the Chicago Real Estate Institute for two days…read moreleasing agent course, it was great experience. The admissions process was smooth, easy and helpful. The staff was professional throughout. Anais Fowler, the instructor, was extremely knowledgeable and did a fantastic job teaching the course. She made the material easy to understand and engaging. I highly recommend. Thank you!