Earl was great! He came to our office with a dozen adult and a dozen baby mannequins as well as several 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! read more

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Class was comprehensive. Plenty of opportunity to interact with CPR mannequins & the instructor who was excellent (Norma). At check in, you provide your email so when class is completed the American Heart Association CPR card is emailed to you which is easy to download & print or attach to file. read more

We started our business, BodyParts Senior Fitness, in 2000 and have been going to CPR Associates ever 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:-) read more

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Quality educators. Simple no nonsense BLS renewal. Earl knows his stuff and uses realistic scenarios.

Great, quick but thorough certification! Michelle is awesome! She was very knowledgable and clearly experienced. I appreciate the scheduling/drop in ease of this group. All around great experience! Thanks Michelle read more

Earl was a fantastic instructor. The class was filled with helpful knowledge regarding CPR. Not to mention, it only lasted an hour! Detailed, yet swift learning experience - highly recommend. read more

EARL IS AMAZING! Best CPR class I've taken--clear, engaging, and actually fun. He simplified CPR, emphasized the key takeaways, and made the material stick. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Best CPR experience I've ever had! Earl kept the environment stress free. Will definitely be back in 2 years.

Norma the instructor was fantastic. Great place for getting CPR certified. The price is right for the class. read more

Earl is PHENOMENAL! Very funny, down to earth and intelligent. It was a great session, he made it comfortable and less nerve racking. Received my CPR card digitally by email, with no issues and I'm happy I took his class. Every medical professional should have characteristics like Mr. Limos. The world would be a much healthier, happier place. Extremely grateful, highly recommended! read more

So..I have even MORE love for CPR associates now that they offer some classes online!!! I just took my CPR recert online through CPR Associates and AHA. ($50)..do the online portion, take the test, bring your certificate in, and then do a short hands-on skills session (mine took 10 minutes or less--just the facts ma'am, no-nonsense)...then they hand you the card, and you're on your way. They also have an online ACLS option, but that one's just a bit spendy for me right now (it's over $200)...but it's a very nice option to offer people who might not want to spend 4+ hours doing classroom work (I would much rather sit on my couch in my PJs with my laptop for this kind of stuff) read more

Super positive experience, especially when you're getting recertified for BLS. They are so nice and offer trainings and classes Mon-Sat!

Gloria was very kind and a great instructor. She taught me everything I needed to know to conduct CPR and save lives. I highly recommend coming here and learning from her. Thank you Gloria and staff :) read more

Earl was so kind and funny. He really knew how to make the class entertaining and engaging. He went over the information well and reviewed the a lot of the common, important information with great enthusiasm and emphasis. I would definitely recommend and come back in the future. read more

I came here for a CPR/BLS recertification and skills check - Earl was a pleasure to do business with. He got me in and out, it was a timely and efficient experience! read more

Finding somewhere to become CPR certified last minute, quickly and cheaply is not super easy to come across. I found pricing throughout the city ranging from a steep $80, all the way down to CPR Associates for $35. As a new graduate Nursing student, the money was a big deciding factor so I went with CPR Associates. Their website provides a lot of the necessary information on the course like hours, location, various training courses offered (both in-person and E-learning), etc. I needed to be educated in manual infant/child/adult CPR, two-man CPR, BLS (Basic Life Support) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use. This place covers it all in 2 hours (not 2.5 hours as stated on the website)!! I had Norma as my trainer and she was fabulous! She remained enthusiastic, helpful and entertaining throughout the entire course which helped time pass by. I came across a few pros and cons along the way. Cons: -When you walk in from the street there is a small foyer connected an office and a long hallway leading to the classroom. Right there is a computer where they register you for your class. The participant's contact information (address, phone number, etc) are visible to everyone who enters. They should purchase a privacy screen or register people from within their office. Just a recommendation. -I'd prefer an online registration to reserve a spot ahead of time (since it's just walk-in). Since it was snowing the day of my training, people were arriving last minute/late holding everyone up...a tad aggravating. -Location is not easily reached via public transit making me wish I owned a vehicle. I had to take the Brown Line to Western and the Western #49B bus north, then walk a few blocks. Pros: -Price! Only $35 for those who have a certification that had already expired or those who have never taken the course before. If you take the class again BEFORE your certification expires (good for 2 years), it's $5 cheaper at $30 (cash, credit/debit cards and checks all accepted). -Since I visited in December, they had a deal where you can save $5 off your training if you bring in a new toy for a Catholic Charities Metro Chicago toy drive (12/1-12/25). I'm all about saving money! -While the building itself is old and the chairs and uncomfortable (helping you not mind sitting down and standing up to use the mannequin), they have complimentary ice water, hot coffee and cookies. If you're looking for a good value and timing for CPR certification, check out CPR Associates. They also have a Foster location. read more

CPR Associates - CPR Classes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

LOVE this place. I did the elearning PALS class. Yes, the cd was a little harder than expected, however it was still better than sitting through a whole day class. I had to go in and do the skills check out...which was 30 mins. The staff is so nice, free parking and convenient! I will be back read more

I took my ACLS renewal here yesterday and I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience. I've been dreading it all month but it was the best class I've ever taken. Maryann is so high energy and really made it fun and totally unintimidating. And so informative. I was also pretty lucky that everyone in class was renewing so it went very smoothly and quickly. And I already received my card via email. If you're looking for a lot of lecture, this isn't the place. Most of the class was spent on your feet so make sure you do your pre class work! Also, I don't know about the parking situation (I took the cta) but there's construction on Peterson right now so give yourself some extra time. read more

CPR Associates is awesome! I have taken ACLS and 2 CPR classes from them. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and the classes are informative and enjoyable because everyone there seems to have a good since of humor. I have also been very impressed by their professionalism and customer service. They are always nice on the phone, and they kindly mailed me my CPR Card when I dropped it after completing the class. Additionally, they offer a nice variety of AHA Approved Certifications at a very reasonable price. read more

I've been coming here for years, and as always it does not disappoint. CPR associates offers a variety of health care classes at various times throughout the day. The cost is affordable, and the teachers are amazing. My hospital offers classes for free, but I rather pay to learn in a comfortable stress free environment. No question is stupid, and they teach you what you need to know without all the extra non useful stuff. I'll come here as long as I am a nurse. No doubt about that. read more

THIS PLACE IS GREAT! I'm an agency nurse and have a hectic schedule. So I don't always have time to come in for 7 hours and take an ACLS class. Thanks to the e-learning they offer I was able to take the class at home and come in for just a 30 min skills session last week to get my card. Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against their ACLS class. I just don't have the time. I came in for one a few years ago and it was fantastic. Not only was the course informative, but they also served filipino food for lunch! Lumpia, chicken bbq, AND pancit! The staff is great and the instructors are very informative. After two years it was nice to see that their quality of service has not changed. read more

I had a great experience with CPR Associates from beginning to end. Pretest process and scheduling was very easy. They are very responsive to email and were able to accommodate me in less than 24 hour notice. Gloria, the instructor, knows her stuff and she knows how to help us learn what is important -- keeping us engaged, stories, repetition, visuals, hands-on training. She creates a relaxing learning environment, and we really learned our stuff! I received my e-card for ACLS and BLS at the end of class day. I would highly recommend this place. read more

This was honestly the best overall experience I've ever had finding, registering for, and taking a CPR class. They make the whole experience super convenient and hassle free. A couple days before I wanted to take the course I looked on their website for available days, times, and locations. I was unfamiliar with how the whole process worked so I arrived 15 minutes early and found ample street parking. I was greeted by an extremely nice employee who registered me for the class in 2 seconds. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable! read more

Received my ACLS certification on Friday. It was a great experience and learned a lot from Gloria. She is very welcoming and explains the material well. Recognizing important rhythms and using the manual defibrillator again and again helped me retain information. It made me feel comfortable on using the defibrillator since I don't use it often in the hospital. I definitely recommend getting your ACLS/BLS certification. read more

I took my BLS and ACLS training here and I must say I was impressed with the instructor. Gloria was very strategic in the flow of the discussion and had a repetition technique that would surely stick to memory. I learned so much and I highly recommend getting your training here! read more

I really enjoyed taking the ACLS & PALS class with my instructor Gloria. Sh was so engaging and even made the class fun! All of the materials in the course were presented in an organized fashion and the content was easily understood by all. I felt like the class was very comprehensive and touched on everything we needed to succeed in the course. I would highly recommend these classes with Gloria! read more

Got my ACLS certification here last Friday with instructor Gloria and she was phenomenal. It was a great experience giving that this was my first time getting my ACLS. I am an RN starting agency nursing and needed this done for my new job. She taught at a good/clear pace that even a novice nurse with less experience could still be able to keep up and understand. I especially like that they still have in-class services even due to COVID but their facility was extremely clean, they practiced social distancing with the students and made sure we were safe during class. This is my second time at this facility and every time I've had no complaints. I would recommend going here for your CPR certification needs! read more

Great Class & Instructor!!! Very nice in and out class with focus on the important parts of CPR while not overdoing the process!! See you in two years!! read more

I started attending CPR Associates with Gloria Limos when she was still holding the CPR certification classes in her home basement back in 1996 (which, ironically, was located on the next block from a cemetery). She is such a great instructor who uses clear and effective methods in giving lectures and demonstrations. They've grown and expanded since but remains my most recommended place to get your BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc. You won't simply pass your certification exam but will actually understand it. The staff are very accommodating, street parking is free, and there's always snacks and lunch provided. read more

This place is nice. The instructor was really friendly and informative. Got my CPR recertification doneand it was very hands on and to the point. I believe irma was the name if the instructor read more

ACLS went perfectly. To the point and thorough. Was a good class!

Fast, easy and not boring. I've come here twice in the past for my BLS renewal. Highly recommend!

Called because it said Spanish CPR is by appointment only. Ok, I don't mind that, but then the lady says at least 3 people need to sign up? So should I stand on the street and ask people until I get two more? read more

Very glad I found this place. They have CPR classes every day (not sure about Sundays), and no appointment is required. I was surprised to see a full class on a random Thursday night. Our instructor was very friendly, informative, and very intelligent. He even took the time to explain why the American Heart Association made recent changes to the CPR guidelines. I'm never going anywhere else for renewal. This place is efficient and the hours are very convenient. read more

Used CPR Associates to renew my CPR/BLS for healthcare providers. I did the online class and then the skills check onsite. It was an easy, quick way to renew my certificate and Gloria was very friendly and helpful! I will be using them again next time I need to renew my BLS again. read more

Great CPR class. Great hours. Two great locations. The staff was very knowledgeable. I will definitely be back for an ACLS class! THANKS AGAIN CPR ASSOCIATES! read more

Amazing class! Engaging, fun and I feel even more confident in my CPR skills. The instructor was awesome. For $35 (recertification, or $40 for new certification), I highly highly recommend this class for everyone! read more

I went in today to the Peterson office to renew my BLS Certification. Norma was the instructor and she did an excellent job. She was cheerful, highly informative, gave detailed explanations and the rationales for why we do and don't do certain things while giving CPR. She didn't rush through the material which I really appreciate. I don't just want to get a card, I actually want to learn and retain useful information that's going to be vital when it actually comes time to do CPR! The class took 2 hours but it felt like less than an hour. She kept the class engaging and upbeat. I have had several Hospital based classes where the material is rushed through so fast, 30 minutes of class tops. There is no time to retain anything and AHA has changed CPR guidelines several times in the last 8 years or so. The price was definitely a bargain at 40 dollars. Very convenient hours for those of us who wait till the last minute to do things! I called late Friday afternoon and was able to come in the next day, A Saturday!!!! to get things done. Which is great, I'm ready for work Monday morning now! They offer plenty of times which is convenient and offer ACLS too. I could care less that the foyer is small, the building being older, hard chairs, etc....The dummies were new, clean and got the job done. Excellent instruction is what I'm interested in and that's exactly what you'll get here. Bonus: I received 3 contact hours towards my continuing education hours! read more

i really liked the ACLS course at oak lawn. The instructor was amazing, he was very understandable. He got straight to the point, class was not long, so it made it bearable. i would really come back to renew it and recommend it to anyone. read more

I was able to schedule a last-minute ACLS skills session with Gloria - she is a wonderful instructor and clearly has had years of experience. The staff here are pleasant and courteous. I highly recommend their services! read more