LOVED my CPR class!! Eric the paramedic was teaching this three-hour class, and he made it interesting and the pace was great. The quality of his instruction was easy to follow and understand. Cost was free since my workplace provided me with a voucher and the book which is needed for class. The room was small, but big enough to practice CPR on the adult and baby mannequins. Test was easy as long as you took good notes and listened during class. Parking in the back of the building is free. Restroom is clean. Free coffee, water, and snacks!! I highly recommend this place/class. read more

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COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is open and available with limited capacity. They are sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is located behind the building. It's a small lot, but parking shouldn't be an issue because this place doesn't get full quickly. The establishment itself is very clean, neat, tidy, and organized. There are multiple of rooms here for BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes. Staff: The staff here are very friendly and knowledgeable. I always come here to get my BLS and ACLS renewed. Super easy and chill instructors. read more

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I was in a bit of a crunch as I realized I needed by BLS before next week and since it was the holidays, many places weren't offering classes until after the new year. Luckily from a yelp search I found this place, and so glad that I did. I was able to sign up for the Sunday class and the price was actual lower than the place I used to go to. The online sign up process was easy and I got my confirmation right away. The place was right on the corner where Huntington curves and easy to spot even when the gps tries to take you the wrong way. There is ample parking in the back. The class was already set up and they had bathrooms available as well. Andrew was an awesome instructor. He was to the point, funny, and made sure everyone understood and stopped after each segment to see if anyone needed him to go over anything again. The test was given at the end and graded right there. The ecard is then emailed. I highly recommend this course here and will take it again when needed. Price: $59 and easy online registration Parking: plenty in the back Instructor: Andrew was excellent Certifications: a variety offered and this one satisfied the AHA BLS for healthcare read more

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The instruction was engaging. Making the evening short and interesting while learning quality and interesting CPR. The instructor had the experience needed to run a great class. read more

Got my BLS training done here and it was very easy to sign up last minute days before on their cascade website (which surprisingly the website takes logging in very seriously, and you must create an account to sign up). *** Quality of Training was great! *** The training was very straightforward if you're doing a renewal. They do have to play the AHA video at normal speed for every section, and the skills testing was quick, so that will take 2 hrs plus however long you need to do the actual written test. The trainer goes over all the required key knowledge points at each section and summarizes it again at the end which is very helpful :) Thank you Amy! FYI . The mannequins used only have compressions feedback on the infant ones, and not the adult ones :( However, the adult one that you use for the skills testing at least does have an iPad feedback that you will see during the test portion. Otherwise every person gets their own tablet set up. One Restroom is available on site and is very clean. *** Parking *** The location is pretty convenient but parking is limited in their onsite lot, especially if there are more than one class going at the same time. Overall, definitely recommend this place! read more

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Came to renew my BLS/CPR. The class itself was about 3 hours and is a mix of hands on and watching the video/listening to instructor. Before you leave, you will take a 20 question multiple choice skills test (so make sure you pay attention during those 3 hours). The test will be graded immediately after, and the instructor will go over any questions you got incorrect. Received my digital card the next day! read more

I've been attending BLS classes here for several years, and they've always been reliable and helpful. The instructors are knowledgeable, and the classes are well-organized. I love their hybrid classes that allow me to complete the learning portion online and then do the in-person skills assessment. It's such a convenient and effective way to learn. read more

You will be treated well and learn. They are a competent company and are very well organized. There costs are very competitive and business hours are conducive to working people. Many thanks. Great service read more

I had my BLS renewal class at the beginning of December. I chose Lifesaver Education because we had their instructors come to teach us BLS while I was in school. Sign up is quick through their website online, and they will call, e-mail, and text you beforehand to confirm your class. Liz called me about a week before my scheduled class to have me reschedule for a different date since I was the only one who signed up for my original date. The facilities are clean, and there is a small parking lot next to the building. Once everyone has arrived, the instructor will get started. We had Andrew as our instructor, and he did a great job of going through all the material and skill testing efficiently, so we finished earlier than I expected. After passing the written test, I received my eCard within an hour or two by e-mail. You get to keep the study guide and pen as a souvenir. Overall, a very good renewal class experience, so I will likely continue doing my BLS renewal at Lifesaver Education. read more

I was on vacation while the hospital I work for had the BLS renewal class. Of course I waited until the last minute to renew. After contacting numerous training centers the lady who answered the phone sorry forgot her name was super informative and friendly. I took the class today and ZACH was awesome! He was energetic and friendly and when he caught a mistake he was super polite and constructive and corrected by demonstrating how to do it properly. All equipment was sanitized right after use super clean and definitely recommend anyone in need of training. P.s you get to keep the pen! us in nursing can never have enough pens!!! read more

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My BLS class with Zach was awesome. We were all focus on what we needed to know and he also made it fun too so it wouldn't be too serious. He answered all questions and made sure everyone was doing everything right. So thank you so much Zach. You are greatly appreciated I would totally recommend anyone coming here to get their CPR certification. Literally received my CPR card same day via email. It was a great experience. read more

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10/5- the most organized and professional AHA provider. I have taken my BLS classes here twice now. Yesterday, I renewed my BLS with Shae. She was amazing, very enthusiastic, knowledgeable. The class was fun and the scenarios are pratical. Their equipment are clean, updated and user friendly. In my workplace, we also have the ACLS provider. John H. was so straight forward, helpful and knowledgeable. They are so organized with their emails, reminders and on steps to claim cerificates. read more

I had a great experience with Bethanie for BLS/ACLS/PALS! She tailored my learning to my weaknesses and taught me great tips to remember all the information. The class was timely and goal-oriented. I received my e-card the same day of the class. Will be back for my renewals and other certifications. They have a great facility with mannequins and simulation software. Note, for all of these certifications, you can do an online portion at your convenience at home and then go into the facility for a quick skills session. Just make sure when you checking out, you buy the correct option. read more

Somehow I erased my original review as I tried to update it today. Customer service for LifeSaver has now been farmed out to a multistate company called Cascade Training. They are in the middle of merging with Cascade. Cascade operates in several states. I signed up for in person HCP BLS a and the first time I had to cancel about 60 hours in advance (well within their 48 hr window) I am an RN a and had a sore throat and had been treating COVID patients. To avoid potentially exposing anyone in class to COVID I decided to reschedule. They do not allow refunds FOR ANY REASON). I called the call center and they allowed me to rebook. I had to cancel about a day and a half in advance because my new employer changed the day I had to do some pre employment testing. The woman said she would give me one last credit. Called the call center when I was ready to schedule for the final time. She said there was no note in my account to this effect. She said she would to contact the local S Pasadena CA office. She had me on hold for about ten minutes. Never once came back to the line to let me know what she was doing. My call after all that time was rerouted to their annoying and impersonal phone tree. Comical at this point. Finally someone from the local office called me and said they could see the notes about the last person saying I could reschedule one last time. The local person said the call center didn't have access to this??? I attended the BLS class and the instructor was kind and funny and I learned a lot. I was a bit taken aback though because she said she has been teaching since the 90s I believe and when asked she said had only performed CPR once on a human. She was a lifeguard. After this I had to take a Hospital Fire Safety class. I took it online at Surefire CPR which allows refunds and they have an excellent customer service team. They only have locations in S Cal only. The day of the class I had difficulty downloading the latest version of Zoom and their customer service line was available in like a minute and walked me through it and I was able to join the class. The woman explained they are always available for customer support during online classes. Their much more lenient cancellation policy is attached. Also, their staff/teachers consist of first responders and healthcare professionals only. Though the instructor at Cascade was nice and seemed knowledgeable I think I would have learned more from someone who had to do CPR more than once on a human. read more

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Easy to schedule and pay. Class was quick but thorough. Recommend for anyone looking to get their CPR/BLS certificate. Reasonable price.

I highly recommend taking ACLS & BLS together at Lifesaver Education. My hospital offers these classes but I would rather take it here. It's a comfortable, clean, and organized environment. They have their own parking lot. They also offer coffee, snacks, water, and a microwave if you would like to bring your own food. You can walk to Starbucks and a few other restaurants during your 30 min lunch break. John has been the best instructor I've had over the past 14 years of taking these classes in LA. read more

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Andrew Duenas is great, time went really quick because we practice CPR, AED, and First Aid. He spent time to test each individual, it's always good to be reminded although this is my third renewal. Classes are available on Saturdays which is very nice and convenient for me. I would recommend to all my friends and everyone, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great ACLS recertification class.. Thanks for making it educational and informative. See you in two years. read more

Been going here since coming back from Chicago, this time I did the online ACLS and BLS. I actually prefer this option. The stimulation at end of each topic was so informative, I like that you are able to repeat each stimulation. There is briefing on what you did wrong and how to improve. Full access to everything online with just simple clicks. You are able to come back do each section at your own leisure. Worked out perfect because I don't have time to sit for 6 hour class and try to find a babysitter especially during COVID. The second portion of the class was 30 mins each, it was great John my instructor was very informative!! He provided lots of clarity on each EKG leads and which rhythm are shockable. I will come back for renewal for sure !!! read more

I've come to Lifesaver for two BLS and PALS renewals, including my most recent one which was yesterday. I give them five stars for communication (the email prior to the course with helpful material, general information, etc.), office amenities (decent sized facility with a clean restroom, snacks and coffee available for students), staff, and actual instruction. My experience this most recent time was probably a little unique in that I received a phone call from lifesaver the day before my course notifying me that because I was the only one registered for the in person course, they would have to cancel and reschedule me as the instructor could not teach one pupil for the full day. This is understandable, but I needed to get my renewal in before the end of the month. They sent me the online PALS and BLS material (which did take several hours to complete but I was trying to meet them halfway), and I showed up the following day for a skills assessment only (vs. originally scheduled full day class). I finished both renewals within an hour. My instructor was John and he is great; friendly, informative, and a good instructor. I'd highly recommend Lifesaver for those in the North East LA and surrounding areas. read more

I recently took a EKG course here and I enjoyed it because the instructor John S was amazing at teaching. The course duration was from 8-3pm, it was a pretty lengthy course but John made it fun and interesting. At least the chairs were comfy so no complaints about having to sit all day. We were allowed a break every hour and there were snacks + coffee provided. The facility is super clean and covid precautions were implemented. Masks must be on while indoors. Plenty of parking space available and it is in a good location with plenty of food choices nearby to grab a quick lunch break. I would come back here and recommend others because of how clean the place was. read more

Life saver education is a great place to renew or obtain your BLS a CLS or PALs. It is accredited by the American heart association! The staff and instructors are very friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. The facility is clean with great equipment for teaching, and would highly recommend. I have been going here for many years with no complications or issues. I 10/10 recommend. read more

I just got certified for PALS on the 3rd, and I thought it was a great experience. We covered the material quickly but thoroughly, and I thought John did an excellent job of emphasizing the things we'd need to know to pass our exam and skills check-offs. This was my first time in a long time getting certified outside of my work, and I would recommend it to anyone. read more

I needed to renew my BLS because of my profession. I was able to find the class I needed and book right away online. It was very quick and easy. I had a few questions to ask about my class and they managed to answer during the weekend via e-mail. BLS class was informative and easy to follow. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient with me. I will get my BLS renewed here in 2 years again. Friendly staff at an affordable price with easy-to-follow class. read more

Today I completed my BLS certification training with instructor Chante. I wholeheartedly recommend her class. She makes this course enjoyable and simple to comprehend! She guides you through each step and is really patient with students. I'll be back in two years for my renewal read more

I recently renewed by BLS here and it was by far one of the most pleasant experiences. They provide flexible schedules, and a study guide to better prepare for the class. The price was reasonable and the place and equipment was super clean. Chante was so organized and did an amazing job at teaching. I will definitely recommend this place! read more

My favorite place to come for CPR renewal! I come here every 2 years when it is time to renew my card and I have come here for the last 8 years or so. The location is a bit tricky sometimes as the entrance is easy to miss. Parking here is tight, so come early for parking. Registering is super easy online. Yo can also order the CPR book online or buy it there on the spot. I bought the book, but to be perfectly honest, you will not even need it. All the answers you need are part of the lecture if you pay attention. They now have high tech dummies for you to test on now. It measures you compression depth and rate and shows if you are in the right depth and rate. Also new now, there are no longer physical CPR cards. It is all electronic and will be emailed to you with a link to claim the card, so make sure your email is correct. The teachers here are excellent! They are super informative and teach well and explain things to everyone also. Do not be scared if you are not a nurse or doctor, they will make sure you understand everything well. They also offer other classes such as PALS, ACLS, ECG/Pharm. I have not taken the other classes here, so I cannot comment, but the BLS/CPR class is highly recommended!! read more

Quick, efficient, and works to schedule you in to accommodate your schedule. Took only a few minutes to schedule everything over the phone. I completed the online BLS course then came in to do skills. In and out in 15 minutes and received my cert immediately via email. Couldn't be easier! read more

Efficient class, great instructors (Bethanie / Robin), completely low stress. Plus, they offer complimentary coffee (K cups) and granola bars. I mean, who does that? One of the best CPR classes out there - and it's certified by the American Heart Association. 5 stars for sure! read more

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Just renewed my BLS certification with Lifesaver and the entire process was easy, pain-free, and super convenient especially in light of the pandemic. I opted for the Heartcode BLS where you can take the "didactic" portion off the class online - which includes access to full textbook, and online simulations. After obtaining my certificate of completion, I called to schedule my in-person visit for the skills test/assessment. I was able to schedule mine the next day and Bethanie was super informative and helpful! After passing my test, they emailed me my certification immediately. The facility was also very clean with plenty of parking. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get certified, and will definitely come back for my recert in 2 years! read more

Great update / renewal BLS CPR class instructed by Levi Christopher. Very knowledgeable. His lighthearted humor is cool, which makes it a fun course (nice touch especially during Covid time). Parking is reasonable, but watch out for a big pot hole. May have to make a couple of turns before you can reach the parking entrance. No worries though. Highly recommended course! read more

Highly professional, and very knowledgeable, Instructor Malcom was thorough and kept the classes interesting and entertaining! I was there all day on a Saturday for Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. Instructor Malcom combined informational, factual training with a good mix of humor and common sense making me feel at ease and comfortable with the training. The day went by fast as we made it through because of his efficiency. I highly recommend taking his classes! Thank you Instructor Malcom! read more

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I've been coming here since 2006 and this place never fails. It's a great place to get your bls, acls and pals certification done. They also offer other classed like elg certification and ventilation courses. The instructors are knowledgeable and really want you to succeed and become confident in your skills. Not to mention that they are really easy going and make the class fun and engaging. I definitely recommend this place if you need to get any certifications for work. read more

I recently received my ACLS certification from here. It was just short of 200 dollars and 50 dollars for the book which is mandatory. The class was long, it ran from 8-5:30. You must take a pretest before class (around 60 questions) and print out your score of over 75% and bring it to class in order to take the class. The place itself is very nice. They have coffee, tea, and snacks in the back and the facility is very clean. The supplies they have were high tech and really helped with making the codes as realistic as possible because they had all the supplies you'd have in a code including a real heart monitor that ran live strips. I'm a student nurse who took this class to be more competitive when I graduate and to also touch up on cardiac. I found my teacher John to be very difficult. I felt the class is more geared towards working healthcare professionals who are taking this as a review. There was soooo much information and at the end you do a code situation alone where you're tested on knowing rhythms, defibrillator/cardiovert, what meds/dosage you're going to give and if that doesn't work what are you going to do next. & it goes super quick so you have to think on your feet and it better be right or that's it. This was extremely intimidating being that this was all new material to me. Overall, I passed (after multiple anxiety attacks lol) I felt that John was extremely intelligent and badass and pushed me to really learn and think on my feet but was very difficult if this is your first time. read more

Had car problems, they didn't answer the phone, go there late refuse to give me money back, said I had to pay 15 dollars to Reschedule, or 20 more online corse called out from work to come here drive 40 miles. There are closer, cheaper classes that are more Accommodating. Don't Recommend this place. And they don't have classes every day only a few times a month. They book is 15 dollars extra and in la it's free with the cost of admission, the hands to heart in Burbank is better they don't take payment a head of time and are 60 read more

Lifesaver CPR was such a fantastic experience! As a long time NICU nurse, I am familiar and comfortable with NRP. Moving to L.A. and my new NICU job here required me to obtain PALS certification. This is one of the programs taught and tested at Lifesaver. I was completely intimidated by PALS and was in full stressed out mode when I arrived for my hands on skills check off. Firstly, I had been communicating with Chante at the front desk all week. My new job gave me a narrow time window to get this done, and Chante was awesome at staying in touch with me and setting up the required skills check off. She and the instructor created a 630 am Saturday appointment for me! So accommodating. Also, when I arrived at my appointment I was about 10 minutes late due to my own poor planning for navigating an unfamiliar town. The instructor greeted me warmly still and invited me in. She guided me through the skills checkoff, and her teaching was amazing. She talked me through the various scenarios and gave practical advice for remembering the interventions. After I passed, I was so relived that I actually cried. This kind woman hugged me and offered me the opportunity to come back and sit in the full length class at no extra charge, which I will absolutely make good use of. I can't say enough about the excellent customer service and education that I received. And the icing on the cake? My instructor was the owner of the business, Bethanie. Yes, that's right. The actual owner was the one who came in on a Saturday at 630 am. Unheard of. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and book your CPR, PALS, or NRP here! You won't regret it. read more

The class was awesome, very professionally run with the utmost attention to Covid safe protocols. Lifesaver Ed is the BEST place for certification! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Friendly & courteous & non-stressful environment- Mary R. read more

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I took both John for PALS and Bethanie for NRP in the past month in preparation for applying for jobs as I finish nursing school! Note: don't forget about the pretest you have to complete for both classes!! I had classmates have to reschedule because they forgot/didn't read in the email that you need to do a pretest ahead of time. Going into PALS, you have to first complete a 50-60 question pretest that scared the willies out of me!!! It can take up to 1-2 hrs to complete if you're not super savvy and familiar with critical care, so make sure to plan ahead and not procrastinate like I did Since it took me so long to study for and complete the pretest, I was not sure if I'd pass the in-person course after all. However, I shouldn't have worried. John made sure to highlight what specific information we'd need to know and what we'd be tested on during the practical part of our exam. Even though it was a 8hr class, it didn't feel painfully long. He gave a fair amount of snack/bathroom breaks, along with one 30 min lunch break too. You conclude with simulating a PALS situation as team leader, which was intimidating, but he lets you carry your mini PALS booklet with flowcharts from the textbook, which is a lifesaver for referencing. At the end of the day, I really shouldn't have worried as much. If you want to learn, you'll pass just fine!! The instructors are looking to help you, not hurt you as you learn. :-) Bethanie for NRP was terrific! Very sweet and personable. The bonus with NRP is that you can do the first didactic portion online, so you only have to come in for a 4 hour practical instead of 8 or 9 hrs total, like you do for PALS. Bethanie gave us plenty of helpful pointers and advice, and made it feel safe for all of us. For three out of four of us, it was our first time, and I think she did a great job easing our nerves and also making sure to clarify information for us. I felt safe to ask plenty of questions, which she answered thoroughly and helpfully. I am looking forward to renewing my NRP with her again! As a final year nursing student, I was intimidated going into these classes, since I am not yet a working professional. However, AHA's program does a great job of teaching you, and Lifesaver Ed has definitely helped to prepare me for emergency situations! Thank you, John and Bethanie, for connecting situations to my clinical experience and helping to make me into a better nurse! read more

Convenient for ACLS renewal. Instructor was very knowledgable and helpful. Everyone at lifesaver education was very responsive to my calls or emails read more

This is my second time completing a training with Lifesaver and I still have glowing feedback. They are very organized and professional. They also have multiple class dates to chose from, which makes scheduling easy. Thanks!! read more