David gave a thorough class with great real life examples that really helped to put instructions…read moreinto perspective. Will be recommending to other in need of CPR class

Alan was a wonderful and knowledgeable instructor and he provided us with the skill to provide…read morequality basic life support!

I always dread renewing my ACLS every 2 years, it's such a gruesome experience with megacodes, EKG…read morereadings, etc. I usually get my renewal through work but this year I decided to try something different. I wanted to try a renewal outside of work with the hopes that it is less stressful. I came across this place through my Yelp search based on the high ratings. When I went to the website, the option to renewal was online portion + skills assessment. I was worried about the skills assessment. I purchased it and scheduled my skills assessment. The online portion is something I have done in the past with my other renewals which really helps prep you with the algorithms and lots of feedback. The online portion is nice because you work at your own pace, on your own time. You must completed the online portion in order to do the skills assessment in person. Before my skills assessment, I received very helpful e-mails to help me pass my skills assessment. They had some videos and helpful tips in the e-mail. When I arrived to the location at San Ramon, I was a little confused as I easily missed the door and was very lost. I called the phone number and they were very helpful in guiding me on where to go. There is NO instructor there, it's just a manikin hooked up to the computer that assesses the skill. I thought the videos helped me pass the skills assessment. I did have to re-do some sections a couple times but the feedback from the computer helped me and I think the e-mail tips clicked after doing the skills assessment. Overall, the skills assessment was definitely less stressful than I expected. It wasn't that bad. I definitely plan to return to do my BLS + ACLS renewal here, it's very chill and at your own pace! I love it. This really eases my anxiety regarding renewal, I would highly recommend for anyone that wants to renew! Everything is at your own pace. You do only have an hour to do the skills assessment, which I felt was PLENTY of time! The skills assessment focuses mainly on the breaths/compressions of CPR and 2:1 teamwork.

I finally decided to take the plunge and do ACLS. Very similar to BLS, except the pediatric…read moreportion you don't have to do. I went to the Castro Valley location, the same location I have used since last year. I love that this location has its own little parking lot in the back and you just follow the instructions which are emailed to you in order to access the office where you will do your skills testing. Not that this is a dealbreaker, but just be aware there is no restroom at this location. Last year I recall there used to be, but they have now locked the adjoining door so you cannot access the restroom if you need to go. The other thing was it doesn't seem that the cart the mannequin is on is able to be moved; or maybe I just couldn't move it? I went in the morning hours and the sun was shining right in my eyes. Just be forewarned if you decide to go to the Castro Valley location - - use the bathroom first and you may want to bring some sunglasses just in case LOL

After having to renew for many years, Safety Training Seminars has a lot of availability and the…read moreonline course was easy to follow, efficient and convenient which I really appreciate.

The class offered by Robert Burlingame was surprisingly fun, knowledgeable/professional and of…read morecourse he made the 3 hours go by in a breeze. Starting with the best prices in the bay for healthcare providers ($60, plus $20 for the book), and easy online registration. Next reason why this place is wonderful is the ability to change the scheduled date of the class. I work night shifts and I had to change the date 3 times prior to finally taking the course: they never charged me a rescheduling fee, and i did it online. They have several classes across the Bay Area. This particular class in concord offered water, coffee and light snacks, and has a restroom within the classroom. Free Parking on site and easy to find in Concord. I highly recommend their services.

I enjoyed the class. The instructor Ms Marlene was engaging and informative. The information was…read moregiven in a palatable way. I will return in two years thanks to Ms Marlene.

I have been doing the CPR training with Marlene for long now. She is an amazing instructor…read more Thank you for doing this for us

Did my BLS with them for the 3rd time! I signed up the day before and called to make sure my online…read moreportion made it on time before my simulation in the morning and they were able to send me my course quickly. Last time i went to the Antioch location, but this time went to the Concord one off Clayton Rd. I'm glad there are multiple locations to choose from to find the date/time available that work for me. Very easy to find the building. Each time so far has been an easy and pleasant experience, the simulation gives great feedback. I love that i can get it done at my own pace depending on how I do on each module. See you again in 2 years! :)

Place was no help had to take twice still did not pass the lady over the phone was rude and not…read morehelpful.... now I'm out of money if u can take a class with an instructor please do so!!! Horrible experience and I've taken CPR before and passed with no problem when an instructor was present.

I took the Adult, Child & Infant First Aid & CPR/AED course today with Kat to renew my…read moreCertification. I work in the fitness industry so I need to do this course every two years. This was the most enjoyable CPR course I've ever taken! Kat is such an amazing instructor, extremely supportive and kind, very funny, and keeps the content entertaining. I was able to easily stay engaged and was very comfortable the entire time (I know courses can sometimes be intimidating). I walked away feeling educated and very prepared, and learned a lot despite this being another renewal for me! I plan on doing all future certifications with her, and I look forward to seeing her again! The space itself in Lafayette is very comfortable and inviting. My class happened to be all women, many doulas and moms, and everyone was so friendly. It had really good vibes despite talking about something so scary. Also, parking was easy, especially on a Sunday! Thank you, Kat! I am referring all of my friends to you and look forward to seeing you again!!!!!!!!

My daughter and her friends took this course and had a great experience! Kat was able to book us on…read morea date we could all do. The class was interesting and taught the girls all the skills needed. I would highly recommend Kat!

Got a same day class and loved how the teacher made everything feel so effortless. A great…read morerefresher course. I would definitely recommend this for anyone needing it.

Inquired about in-office BLS CPR training and Patrick responded almost instantly. He was very…read moreinformative and reviewed the content to insure that we understood the material. Prices were fair, we would highly recommend Patrick and Golden State CPR to anyone looking to renew or take CPR. We will be renewing CPR with Patrick again next time.

This is my second time renewing my BLS certification with Safety Training Seminars. The process is…read morestreamlined and always incredibly easy to follow. The first time with just the VAM in the room was more stressful, but the second time was much easier.

Convenient for BLS Renewals…read more Found this company on the American Heart Association website, an approved cite by my college to earn a BLS provider certificate as a nursing student. It was one of the closest options. I had a few bumps in the road, but was satisfied overall. If you are familiar with BLS techniques and just need to renew your certification, this is an outstanding option and one that I will certainly do in the future. There are two parts to the certification. First, you complete an online course. It's conveniently available 24/7 once pushed to you. It must be completed before your scheduled exam. It was loaded with helpful videos to pass the course. Then, you attend the exam which is an assessment of your new skills. It sounds scary but it's not. The computer prompts you with helpful instructions to pass. Heads-up, there is no staff at the center. You will receive a code to let you in at your scheduled time. Once there, sanitize your hands at the table, put gloves on, grab the ambu bags, sign into the computer, and follow the instructions. If you know what you are doing, you'll be done in 20 minutes. This process is so efficient. I loved having full autonomy over my success. You will too!

Came here to do my ACLS and PALS hands-on skills portion with John and it was a great experience!…read moreMy work was nice enough to pay for me to get my ACLS and PALS done so I signed up for the hybrid class. I was able to do the modules online and then do the hands-on training in San Ramon. Quite honestly, I always dread my BLS class so I definitely was not looking forward to this. John was super knowledgeable and made the concepts easy to understand!

I've been attending classes here for years, and they have always been professional, patient, and of…read morethe highest integrity. The instructors truly understand that everyone learns at a different pace, and they take the time to make sure you feel supported. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for quality training and a respectful learning environment.

This a great local resource for woodworkers. The Mt. Diablo Adult Education program offers may…read moreadult woodworking classes for beginners to advances woodworkers, along with open shop classes. The woodworking 1 class is a great introduction to all the equipment through the process of building a beautiful step stool. The day and night classes include men and women of all ages. The fees are very reasonable to get access to great equipment. The teachers are knowledgeable and very willing to help. For more info: https://mdae.mdusd.org/

I'm taking a woodworking class here, and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the level and quality of…read moreinstruction. The tools in the wood shop are great, and the instructors really know their stuff. What's more, those guys sure know how to keep a sharp edge on their equipment. Tuition is, in my opinion, up to what one would expect to pay in today's economy, especially considering that everyone is scrambling for cash to stay afloat, even the local government and its affiliated programs. The registration process on the archaic website is a touch on the byzantine side, though. It looks a lot like the very first website I ever coded when I was 16 years old. Uhh, now that I think about it, it looks like the website I designed a few years ago. But I'm no web designer, so hah! Point being, you're gonna have to dig around a little bit to find what you're looking for, but once you've found it, the actual act of registering for a class is pretty straightforward. Now, back to the woodworking instructors: Between the Bill and Dave, they've got about 70 years experience, 20 fingers, 20 toes, and 8 eyes (they both wear glasses). So I trust them to teach me the ways. I don't know if I'll ever be able to snatch the pebble from their hands, but I'm confident that they're showing me how to keep all my phalanges and body parts so that I could snatch that pebble, even if only in theory. I plan on taking many more courses here, especially in the "Working with Wood" category of classes. Now go forth and learn something new!