Safety Training Seminars provides it all. I renewed my BLS, ACLS, and PALS. They provided practical…read morehands on practice and great visual feedback during practice portion. It was easy to schedule and sign up. Overall a great experience. Thank you!

This was my first experience using an online format, and in person skills class. Learning platform…read morewas straightforward and learned what you knew as you moved through the course. I enjoyed doing the in person skills without others around. The system gave good feedback on rate, depth and quality of compressions and breaths. It was easy to navigate and overall a good experience. I would definitely use them again for future certifications.

I had my 2 day ACLS course with Melissa and she was such a great instructor. You could instantly…read moretell how knowledgeable and compassionate she is when teaching. I felt so comfortable and learned so much with her as my instructor. I am much more confident after taking this class. Definitely deserves a raise for all that she does!

I've been taking my ACLS and BLS classes here for over a decade; from when it was heart share to…read morenow, life works. They've move a couple of times within the area, and I followed them. The only thing about this current location is that, parking may be limited if you don't arrive a little early. Many of parking spaces are marked and reserved for the neighboring businesses. Instructors are knowledgeable and nice. They make it easy for you to get through. This time, instead of in person class, I took an online course and in person skills check off. It was easier than driving into class, but still had to go into class for check offs. This place has clean restrooms, snack station with coffee and tea available. Got my electronic cards within hours.

Surpassingly easy to work the machines without staff around. Good course, will be back when I need…read moreto renew BLS

This review is based on my experience at the Los Gatos location. I am sharing it on each of Safety…read moreTraining Seminars' Yelp listings because these concerns are relevant to anyone considering the company. I was extremely disappointed with this CPR/First Aid training. Safety concerns, as well as the quality and inconsistency of the instruction for the hands-on portion, made this a very frustrating experience. First, there are significant safety issues with the setup. I have taken this course before and was alone at a location with a virtual instructor who was 1:1 with me while I demonstrated my skills. Imagine my surprise when, after I entered the small locked room, a man walked in behind me and the LOCKED door slammed shut behind him. As if that wasn't concerning enough, the room is on the second floor of a quiet building. The hallway was dark, with no lights on. It feels isolated. You enter a code to access the room, and the room itself has no windows. I had NO advance notice that I would be placed in this small LOCKED, windowless room with another person. That is a serious safety concern, and I was placed in an extremely uncomfortable position. What makes this particularly egregious is that Safety Seminars repeatedly leads with the fact that it is a women-owned business. I find it incredibly concerning that a company that so prominently emphasizes being women-owned would put a woman in this situation without any advance notice or consideration for her safety and comfort. What about women who have religious beliefs that don't allow them to be alone in a room with a man? More generally, why would participants not be informed ahead of time that they will be sharing a small locked, windowless room with another person? I was on the second floor, in what already felt like an isolated setting because of the dark hallway, inside a locked room with no windows, and there was a man between me and the door. The quality of the hands-on skills portion was also extremely disappointing. The way the instructors were provided to monitor the sessions did not allow for meaningful 1:1 observation, evaluation, or correction of skills. My 14-year-old son was scheduled for his hands-on skills portion immediately after me. His skills portion was also extremely disappointing. For his session, one person was monitoring through a phone camera while simultaneously monitoring multiple people at multiple locations. During my session, the instructor appeared to be monitoring through what seemed to be a Ring camera in the room, also while monitoring multiple people at other locations. In either case, this was not the 1:1 skills assessment I had experienced when taking this course previously. The instructor was not solely focused on observing one participant's performance, evaluating the skills being demonstrated, and providing individualized feedback or corrections. The hands-on portion of a CPR course should involve an instructor closely watching you perform the skills, evaluating your technique, and correcting you when necessary. That was not my experience, nor was it my son's experience. Watching multiple people at multiple locations through cameras is simply not equivalent to 1:1 skills monitoring, evaluation, and correction. The inconsistency in the actual training was also extremely concerning. We are required to complete the online modules before attending the hands-on portion. Despite already completing those modules, I was made to watch the same modules again during my in-person session. This took up valuable time during a session that was supposed to focus on hands-on skills. My son's CPR certification took approximately one hour and covered all of the required material, including the additional opioid portion, which in contrast felt rushed. My session lasted approximately 1.5 hours and still FAILED TO INCLUDE CHOKING--A MAJOR COMPONENT of CPR/First Aid training. The experience clearly varies significantly depending on which instructor you receive. Overall, I left feeling that the experience was more about completing a certification requirement than ensuring participants were actually prepared to respond in an emergency. Given the safety concerns, lack of meaningful 1:1 skills assessment, and inconsistencies in the instruction, I would not use Safety Seminars again and cannot recommend them. I called Safety Seminars customer support immediately that day and spoke with a manager about my experience. I was told that someone would call me back. I have yet to hear from anyone. I suspect they may respond to this review, but given that my direct concern was never followed up on, I would view a public response as more "for show" than a genuine effort to address valid, objective concerns.

I usually never post reviews, but I had such a great experience that I felt the need to do so…read more Patty is a wonderful instructor. She is very friendly, thoughtful, and caring; she made me feel comfortable, at ease, and encouraged throughout the entire class. She answered my questions very thoroughly as well, and I left feeling ready to apply what I learned in real life.

I just took a CPR Certification class today that was sponsored by the company I work for... The…read moreclass was taught by Karen... She is simply a fabulous instructor. The two hour session just flew by. One minute the session was starting, the next thing I realized she was wrapping it up. Karen has an amazing and infectious energy that is transmitted to everyone in the class. The class is very well organized and even fun. Karen has decades of service with the Santa Clara Fire Department. So she is very experienced, dedicated, passionate, professional and despite it being a Saturday morning, really seemed to be enjoying herself! I can't imagine a better learning environment for this material. In summary, I sincerely recommend HeartReady and Karen.

I've been needing to renew my BLS/CPR certification for awhile now…read more My cousin recommended me a place through a friend she just met, Lori so I decided to check this place out. Place is kind of hidden, limited parking or you can also park on the street. This place is very clean, and cute haha I had the privilege to meet Lori very briefly, the owner, and she was really sweet. I took a class with my cousin. I think this place is new because I've never heard of it before and there's not many reviews on Yelp. Our instructor is Njoki. She was very friendly, welcoming and entertaining! I love her. She made you feel comfortable. The course was supposed to last 3 hours but it goes by really fast and you won't use up all the time. It was more like 2 hours for us since it was a smaller class plus the information from the videos can be redundant. My cousin and I were the only students for that class which I loved! I learn better in smaller groups. I don't like crowded classes. I know the one on Meridian always has bigger classes. You watch videos and then you do the hands-on party right after or along with the video. Njoki repeated the main things you needed to know on the test you took at the end so it stuck with me. I was worried about that part because it can be a lot of information to take in especially if it's been awhile, your first time, and that they change every 5 years or so. Be ready for a workout! I was out of breath and my arms and fingers were hurting haha My arms were sore for the next 3 days. We went through adult CPR, infant CPR, choking, AED Use and took a test at the end. Don't worry about failing. There's 25 questions, and they're pretty straightforward. The videos repeat and bold the important parts on the screen. Njoki also tests us along the way and repeats the correct answers and also reviews with questions on the test. Place was very clean. It was very cold that day and the place was heated so I was comfortable. The class was very fun and informational. Njoki was a great instructor. Prepare for laughs, an intense workout, and prepare to be extremely out of breath from all the chest compressions and counting out loud. I definitely recommend this place to anyone. The fee was $75! It is cheaper than other locations in San Jose. Will becoming back here for my renewal haha !

For those looking to renew their CPR certification quickly and easily, Safety Training Seminars is…read morethe way to go. Complete your online modules at home, about an hours worth of informational videos, flowcharts and scenarios. You complete the class and move on with the skills test. The instructions to get into the office were clear and starting your guided skills test was super easy. The office space has multiple stations with voice assisted mannequins and laptops. Throw on a pair of gloves, log into your account and the laptop will guide you through the testing. It'll direct you in assisting you with your quality of compressions and ventilation for both adult and infant. Watch the videos provided to ensure you get through the skills test seamlessly. If your competency is not passing you can retake the skills portion until you do. If you need assistance there is a number you can call and there are also cameras at each station. Was in and out of there in no time and would definitely recommend this for any one looking to renew. Gone are the days of time consuming in-person classes CPR classes. Don't forget to grab a free emergency pocket mask on the way out!

I wasn't sure how the red cross first aid, cpr, and and training would work remotely, but it worked…read morevery well! I was instructed where to park, how to enter, and everything I needed was there. The instructor saw the students via Ring camera, and we saw her on our phone. I learned a little online, and even a little more on the remote session. I recommend this class and this venue in Willow Glen.

I am a child care provider and must update my Pediatric CPR/first aid every two years. My previous…read moreinstructor recently retired. Luckily my provider friends referred me to Heather. Due to Covid, we did our training outside, masks on and socially distanced. I felt very safe during this training. When Heather arrived, she was dressed professionally. She shared with us that she is currently training to be an EMT. Her high energy level kept us all engaged, which is so important in a long training. I enjoyed learning a few new things, which after 32 years of bi-annual trainings is always a good thing! She offers a discount if you have 6 or more people in your group. I highly recommend Heather for CPR/first aid training.

I am a Cub Scout Den Leader and I wanted to get my Cubs CPR certified. I was put in touch with…read moreHeather and very pleased with her professionalism right off the bat. She offered a very reasonable rate and was willing to train a large group of 4th and 5th graders. On the day of the training she arrived early and was professionally dressed. She did such a great job with the Scouts. She was able to keep them engaged and interested. One of my Scouts started to lose interest and she immediately roped him into the first aid lesson where she was demonstrating on him and that drew him right back into the lesson. I give her an A+ for her knowledge and ability to impart that knowledge to others.

I'm a fan of Fan of CPR! Andrew is a gem in the industry and I understand why my employer highly…read morerecommends all new hires get our certification through him for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program. This type of coursework is literally lifesaving but with the wrong instructor, it can easily be a snoozefest. Andrew is the opposite of that and you can tell he's quite passionate about teaching. He made sure to make everyone feel included and answered questions and addressed hesitations in material. I'm normally quiet in these types of classroom settings but I felt confident to ask questions and perform the exercises that were required. Highly recommend and would go through Fan of CPR again if I need to renew my certification!

Andrew is a total pro and makes learning fun. I especially appreciate the different types of demo…read moredevices that are available that help measure the quality of chest compressions and effectiveness of giving the Heimlich maneuver

Protégée has done a great job with helping me build up my skills as a model. After working with…read morethem, I found myself doing poses I normally wouldn't do during shoots. I would highly recommend Protégée to anyone looking to better their skills, whether you are just starting or have walked a few runways.

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