I just took a CPR Certification class today that was sponsored by the company I work for... The class 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. read more

I've been needing to renew my BLS/CPR certification for awhile now. 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 ! read more

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If you are seeking AED, Adult and Infant CPR, ERT, First Aid training and products, Lorrie Lopez is the answer to your prayers! For months I searched for a trainer who would come to our office to train two people. Most of the companies who offer first aid training require a 10 person minimum, and charge an arm and a leg. Lorrie's prices are extremely reasonable. The skills and knowledge that you gain after her courses are priceless! I learned what to look for, and what to do in case of a medical emergency! HeartReady offers American Heart Association and Medic First Aid courses. I felt so confident after our training sessions, and Lorrie made learning fun! HeartReady also sells safety products, training materials, and AED's. I highly recommend HeartReady to anyone seeking supplies or training. I will forever be thankful that Lorrie came to our office to train us, and offer supplies when no other company that I called in the area could. HeartReady caters to both large and small businesses and homes. HeartReady SAVES! read more

I contacted HeartReady to set up CPR/First Aid/AED training for the school where I work. In addition to contacting HeartReady, I also contacted several other vendors. We ended up moving forward with another vendor, but I feel compelled to add a 5-star review for HeartReady because Lori was so professional, and so willing to compromise and be flexible. I will definitely connect with HeartReady in the future for one of their (based on reviews and my experience with Lori) exceptional and invaluable training sessions. read more

HeartReady is awesome. They really truly are consummate professionals. I as a business owner myself ; do recognize ; when a business is top notch. The communication and explanation of Requested endeavors was spot on. I did the first aid and cpr combo class. I feel like I learned a lot ; and am ready to help people should the situation present itself to me. Thanks Again HeartReady. read more

My American Heart Association CPR card recently expired and I was searching for a place to retrain. I was referred to Heartready and was able to schedule a class with Lori for the next week. Lori's class was a good mix of video and hands on instruction. She went at a pace that was comfortable and was also very open to answering questions. She let me practice until I was confident with all of the CPR skills. I would recommend Heartready for individuals or groups that are interested in CPR and AED training. read more

Go elsewhere. I have never left a negative review (or a review in general for anything), but this place has tested my patients. I paid around $95 for the CPR and First Aid class because it was a college requirement prior to graduation. Although I took the CPR class, I never received my certification card and I was never given further instructions for the First Aid class. I've called multiple times, I've messaged them on their website, and tried following up with the emails we previously had. It's been close to two years and I've heard nothing from them, maybe this will get their attention....but I doubt it. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere legit like the American Heart Association or the Red Cross because they will actually honor what you pay for. read more

Just took my CPR certification today from Lori at Heartready. This is the second time for me using Heartready and will never go anywhere else. Lori teaches a fun and informative class and the time just flies. The price is very fair and the schedules are plentiful. If you are considering getting certified in CPR ( and everyone should) this is the company you want to call! Excellent five star company!\ Carol S. read more

After reading all the great reviews on Yelp for HeartReady I contacted Lori and she set up a special class to accommodate our schedule. This place is a little hard to find at night. My husband and I were the only ones at this session. Lori was great. She went over everything we needed to know about CPR/AED for infants, children and adults. She answered all of our questions and we had a lot of hands on experience. Lori told us that we could attend future classes for free and even borrow the equipment to practice at home. Great class for a very reasonable rate too! read more

I just recently took the adult/infant/child CPR and AED course with Lori at HeartReady. The class was on a Friday night and I was the only student - Lori was nice enough to continue with the class one on one with me. Her instruction was excellent and there was a lot of time to practice with the dummies. This is my first time leaving a CPR class truly confident enough to use my skills in the real world if needed. With the class (which was very reasonably priced and was only 2 hours long) I got a 2 year certification. Also, you can call Lori and go back at anytime within that 2 years to practice your skills with the dummies to refresh. Would recommend HeartReady to anyone who wants to learn CPR!! read more

I just took a CPR class, and it was great. Very thorough and lots of opportunities to practice.

Karen Jenkins at HeartReady is amazing! I took her course for BLS certification, surprisingly I was the only student for the day. Karen is a great teacher and makes sure that the information you learn in 3 hours is embedded in your brain! What I liked about the course was that it had visual and hands-on learning and was an environment that encouraged open dialogue. Great place to get educated & certified! read more

Lori was a great instructor! She made learning CPR and AED easy and fun. Glad I was recommended this place for my certification. I'll definitely be back for my renewal :) Thanks again Lori! read more

I had the pleasure of taking Lori's CPR/AED certification and not only learned a great deal but also had fun, which was admittedly unexpected. Lori is super knowledgable and has a ton of expertise in first aid. She's very professional, kind and passionate about what she does. I find myself putting her teachings into practice wherever I go and would recommend her classes to anyone thinking about getting certified. read more

I love this place! The instructor is really nice and makes sure you get all the information necessary to pass the class. The facility is very nice and clean great location. I would suggest this place to anyone!! read more

I just took a CPR Certification class today taught by the amazing Instructor Karen! She was super prepared and so fun to work with! You could tell she was very professional and enjoyed being there with us! Overall it was a great experience and I definitely recommend HeartReady and Karen as a certification instructor! I'd give this review more than 5 stars if I could! read more

I highly recommend this place for anyone needing a BLS/CPR class. Lori is highly knowledgeble, friendly and makes learning the material a breeze. I needed a last minute renewal of my BLS and had called numerous places before stumbling upon HeartReady. Well, Lori was READY to help. She squeezed me in last minute and I was able to get BLS certification in time. Two days later when I realized I had lost my receipt and needed a copy to turn in to my employer, there she was again happy and ready to help. So there you go people. If you want to spend your hard earned money at a place where you'll enjoy the learning process and will be treated kindly by an awesome owner, go to HeartReady! read more

Just took Lori's CPR/AED class in Los Gatos and it was great. Hands-on learning makes it easier and she took the time to answer everyone's questions. read more

First time taking a CPR/AED class. I had a great instructor. She was friendly and energetic and she took the time to answered all of the questions to clear up any confusion. The class took about 90 minutes and it was very informative and easy to learn. She covered the steps to take in an emergency situation. You get hands-on practice on a dummy so you get a feel of how to administer CPR. The course also covers the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and when /when not to use it. The instructor came out to my work site to teach the class which made it even more convenient. It's a small price to pay for a potentially life saving skill. read more

I am a registered nurse who needed to renew my BLS/CPR (American Heart Association) in a hurry. The people at HeartReady were wonderful and accomodating. My instructor was warm, personable, professional and very informative. Although I have been a nurse for 20 years, I came away having learned a lot. In addition, my instruction was fun! Nurses have to renew their BLS every two years so I definitely plan to return. read more

I took the class a few months ago at Gold's Gym. I sent an email a couple of days after the training asking when we'd get our cpr/aed cards Lori literally sent an email back within 24 hours responding to me. I probably could have asked during the class. ANYWAY, great class, super easy, I've taken CPR/AED several times 3rd time getting recertified and this was the first time I felt compelled to actually find out where the AED's in the different facilites that I work at are located. So in terms of getting the point across of the importance of certain things (buying a breathing valve, ect) highly recommended. read more

I had Karen for an instructor and she was FABULOUS! I learned everything I need to know about adult/infant/child CPR and AED. She was patient, and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend you ask for her as your instructor if you can! She went out of her way to accomodate my schedule and timeline for needing the instruction and was really great to work with. I cannot say enough. Everyone should have this training! read more

I highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for a great CPR training class. She was friendly, flexible with scheduling and full of great information and tips. She even came to my house for the same price! My family and I took her infant through adult CPR class and had a great time. read more

HeartReady was the perfect place to complete my CPR/AED training. The class was super engaging and I felt comfortable asking questions about potential scenarios. The setting was in the super cozy and charming cottage and the trainer offered the perfect amount of didactic. This was totally different from past trainings where you sit in a cold sterile room and read from a boring book and fight to stay awake. This class was super hands on and surprisingly fun. When the trainer mentioned life threatening situations some of her clients had been in and shared the people's symptoms I decided to ask her about some strange heart palpitations I'd been having lately. She asked me if I'd had a slew of symptoms and since I did she offered to take my blood pressure right there on the spot. I found this to be incredibly responsible of her and just demonstrates how passionate she is about saving people's lives. The trainers at HeartReady are the best there are and the price of the training is right on point at $40 for a 2 hour CPR/AED training. read more

As a child care provider I have to stay on top of my CPR certain. Two years ago I found Heartready and loved their class as well as the fact that they came to my home... This past April I had to recertify and wanted to offer the class to the families I care for as well... Lori gave us a great group price and we all joined her at the new site in San Jose for a very informative and well taught class. I will use them time and again, they are the best for such an important skill to learn. I will also recommend her to all the providers I know... Thank you Lori for such a great service. read more

HeartReady is awesome! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get CPR/AED certified. It was fun and down to the point!

Excellent CPR and AED course. It consisted of videos and hands on training with dummies. The instructor, Lori, was very energetic and she had some great stories to share. This course does not require a test at the end, which is okay with me. I would rather spend the time practicing the techniques--interestingly enough she has you do compressions to "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees because it helps you maintain an appropriate cadence if you compress to the beat. Disco to the rescue! read more

The owner of this place is so knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She helped me reschedule my class, and didnt make me feel bad about it. Lori got me my certificates that I needed, and an AED to get my office up to legal regulation. I would highly recommend using Heartready for any of your CPR, AED, emergency services.... read more

I did this because I'm a teacher and i work at a fitness studio and Lori was fantastic!! If you need to get certification go here :)

Took my first class for CPR/AED at Gold's Gym and Karen Jenkins was the instructor. She was an excellent communicator with obvious practical experience in the field. She made everyone feel comfortable with the material and confident they could use what they learned. Glenn W read more

I just took a Heart Ready class w/ Lori and she was great. I have 3 little kids. I want to be ready in case anything happens, at swimming pool, if they choke on something, etc. I signed up w/ Heart Ready after seeing the great reviews. Registered for the CPR adult/infant course, completed part of it online, then met with Lori to get the hands-on skills. She was energetic and knowledgeable, corrected me when I was doing something incorrectly, and patient in answering my questions. I was lucky enough to be the only one in the class on a Friday evening, but Lori would've been just as effective in a bigger class. I learned how to use an AED when before I'd always thought those little red boxes behind the case were only for emergency workers. She also gave me practical tips, like how can we realistically carry around a mouth shield in case of emergency. I ended buying from her some key chain rings with a tiny pouch holding a mouth shield - great idea. I highly recommend Heart Ready, and I'll be using them again in the future. read more