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Our mission is to bring lifesaving skills to everyone so we can all be responsible members of our community. We believe that together, we can create strong communities that know how to respond in an emergency. In just a few hours, you can learn too! Contact us today and find out just how easy it is to become a lifesaver!
History
Established in 2008.
What makes CPR, Etc. different from other CPR trainers or facilities?
CPR, Etc. has Ken Roland, for starters. The first African American lieutenant lifeguard on the East Coast and Vice President of Every Child a Swimmer, Ken has been teaching lifesaving skills for over 20 years. He is also an instructor-trainer so not only does he teach you and I CPR, First Aid, and a variety of other classes, but he also trains the teachers. His expertise has allowed CPR, Etc. to streamline the curriculum and replace boring with fun. Our costs are lower than the competition because we want EVERYONE to be able take CPR and First Aid. Finally, we come to you, at your convenience.
Meet the Business Owner: Ken R.
As a Purdue University graduate and leading authority in water safety, aquatics and CPR, Ken Roland is renowned as one of the preeminent instructors in the nation. The 2012 ISHOF G.Harold Martin Awardee, teaches water safety courses at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where as an adjunct instructor he trains and certifies university students in first aid, lifeguarding and water safety instruction. He also teaches certification classes at CPR, Etc., his company that teaches lifesaving skills to the community. In 1992, he received the American Red Cross Instructor of the Year to cement his legacy as one of the best trainers in the nation. In 1993 and 1995, he received the Kiwanis Club Exemplary Service Award. Since knowing of G. Harold Martin's "Every Child a Swimmer" endeavor, Ken has been a supporter of the program which is taught through Kiwanis Clubs nationwide. For Broward County, it led to Swim Central which provides free swimming lessons to 500,000 young children.