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 !

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.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND- Kira is AMAZING! I was not looking forward to having to renew my CPR…read morecertification... I thought it was going to be the same old dry, boring CPR class you just have to trudge through just to check the box. But wow! CPR Training Solutions was not only SUPER organized, super efficient, and highly knowledgeable, but Kira made the course downright enjoyable. She was whip smart, shared helpful, anecdotal stories, and funny! She trained multiple groups of teachers and trainers at our yoga studio and we all left feeling prepared, equipped, and happy!

Five stars for Kira who was kind enough to refer me to another vendor since we only need training…read morefor two people at our location. Safety first!

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 got both my AHA BLS and ACLS certifications through Cali Academy. Chitra was great! Very…read moreinformative and answered a lot of questions I had. The class is located in a large building with plenty of outdoor parking. I'll definitely be back to renew in 2 years!

This was my first ACLS class and as a newgrad, I felt very nervous. Chitra and Priya were very…read moreknowledgeable instructors who made the learning process easy with great analogies and scenarios that helped me understand the content with confidence. I never felt rushed, and Chitra ensured that I was competent before moving forward. I would highly recommend Cali Academy for any certification. Thank you, Chitra and Priya, for helping me succeed!

Needed a CPR/First Aid certification ASAP for a new job. Ms. Martinez's site was one that came up…read moreafter a quick Google search. She had the best price (when paying on-line), offered several different locations and dates. I was able to find a convenient location with a training offered within two days. The registration and payment went smoothly and, two days later, I arrived for my class. As it turned out, others had either cancelled or switched to other days thereby giving me a private lesson! The videos were very informative and Deanna followed each one with additional commentary. I was able to practice on adult, child and infant CPR training mannequins. In addition to, practice with an EPI pen, bandaging an arm and used a "practice" AED machine on the adult mannequin. After the class, I was supplied with my CPR card and a keychain CPR mask. I was extremely satisfied and highly recommend Deanna for someone looking for CPR/First Aid certification.

If you're looking to take a CPR class I highly recommend Deanna. She explains everything so well…read moreand makes sure you understand everything before moving on to a different subject. I've taken a CPR class before, but never felt as confident as I do now after taking her class.

Was a very informative class. I've been wanting to take a CPR and First Aid course for a while…read more Tyler was very knowledgable and made the class interactive and fun. Shared good stories and examples. Would recommend to anyone.

Tyler is awesome. Super friendly, makes you feel comfortable and answers all questions…read more I renew every time with him. Quick and painless process. And they have later classes in the evening too so you can go after work.

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.