My family and I took the CPR and AED class over the weekend. We are expecting a baby so we all…read morewanted to be prepared. Scheduling was easy and Tyson is responsive to questions over Yelp as I wanted to make sure there was child and infant portion of the CPR class we would take. Check in was simple and the classroom was set up already. It was roomy and comfortable. The bathroom was tidy. There were posters all over the walls which went over some common misconceptions people have about rendering aid, like you can't be sued if acting in good faith. There is a storage space for your belongings which is great since half of the class is hands on, on the floor (as an emergency would be also). I am very pregnant (delivering in a few days) and Drea was quick to offer me accommodation so that I did not have to get on the floor. They also didn't bat an eye at my refusal to partner with a lady who had coughed and blew her nose through the entire introduction video, and accommodated her separately. It is unusual for me to do something like that but now is not the time for me to get sick and they didn't make me feel bad for it. There were some videos playing in the room before we started, which became confusing for my family because they were put out by the American Heart Association and promote hands-only CPR. It made my family think that we were not going to learn rescue breathing. I explained that I thought it was a space-filler for while we were waiting to start and that the current recommendation by the AHA is hands only so less people would be afraid to help. Tyson later explained this issue during the class as well. The class does indeed cover rescue breathing. He also explained how and why some things we learned in past CPR classes are not recommended any longer. The actual training videos were well made and did not seem outdated. The dummies were very cool because they were electronic and had lights to show you if you were doing well enough. Their chest rises so you can see and feel what a strong enough breath is like. I struggled to do 2 minutes of CPR. It was reassuring to work on a dummy with feedback. It was also great to work with a practice AED. I'd never touched one before and they seem scary but after learning how they don't just go off unless someone pushes a button, I felt better. It was good to be able to work with the infant dummies also and to practice hitting them on the back for choking, and chest compressions to see how much pressure to use. I realized I needed to tell my mom to be sure to hit my child harder if mine started choking! My dad realized he better get an AED for the cabin because my mom won't be able to do much chest compression if he were to need it. All in all a well-run class and business.

I took CPR and First Aid training with Tyson in preparation to become a yoga instructor. I have…read moretaken these classes in the past, and this was the best yet. It was fun and engaging. I learned a lot. The demonstrations were helpful. It was efficient, clear and encouraging. I feel more confident than ever in my CPR and First Aid abilities and am glad I received my certifications here.

If you are skeptical, unsure or whatever the case might be, like I was... Don't be! I first walked…read morein and was welcomed instantly. I checked in at the front and waited for the class to begin. The class size was small which I liked very much their was only 5 of us! I believe that I got the proper one on one training that I needed from this class... The learning curriculum was watching 4-5 min videos from AHA and then doing the hands on training by yourself and also in a group or a pair. Their was room for lots of practice! The instructor walked around and made sure everyone was doing everything correctly. At the end we did group scenarios and took the BLS test which was 25 questions. The instructor made sure we were mentally prepared. I highly recommend Desert Education Solutions! Thank you again instructor Kristie!

1,000% yes. This is my 3rd time doing ACLS over the years and I went from being clueless, to panic…read moreattacks, to down right hating the process and anticipation that comes every two years. This is by far the best ACLS/BLS class I've ever taken and no matter how far away I may move, I'll always return here. Definitely reccomend.

The instructors are very knowledgeable.The class is taught in a manner were you learn and retain…read morethe information.

This is my first time getting my ACLS/BLS renewal through Desert Education and I could not be more…read moresatisfied with the experience. Kerrie is well knowledgable and makes the class interactive and stress-free. Kerrie thoroughly went over the ACLS algorithms and guided us through mock codes, ensuring everyone got practice as the "leader". The class size itself was small and everyone was given their own table and manikins. I highly recommend Desert Education to anyone who is looking for a quick, yet well-organized certification renewal.

This one of only a few times I have written a review. I recently took a class at Pulse Protectors…read more It was nice to see the Instructors are actual fulltime EMS folks and have real world experience. I hate setting through a class where all they do is read from a book to me because they have a lisc. The instructor has done CPR on real people in the field. Makes a huge difference. I can not recommend them highly enough. If there were 6 stars I would give it to them! I learned all the latest information and techniques. They make sure you are ready before you leave the class. Take the course it is time and money well spent.....

From the owner: Learn from instructors who have all done real world CPR! We teach all the skills and give you the…read moreconfidence you need to save a life. All of our courses include lectures, teaching materials, skills stations and open Q&A sessions!

After having a not great experience with another CPR class, my husband and I were so grateful to…read morestumble upon this class! We were able to make a same day appointment for a class that evening and Mike was fantastic! We loved that you could take part of the course online and then in person really emphasized the skills you learned online and provided a hands on learning experience. Mike works as an EMT and firefighter so he was super knowledgeable. He was also very kind and we really enjoyed his class! I left feeling well equipped to do CPR and first aid.

Infant, child and adult CPR + first aid offered in a fast paced, informative and thoughtful manner…read more Not a dull moment!

I used the blended program and did hands on in Beaverton OR. Super efficient! highly recommend! Had…read moreto renew my PALS and BLS for work and missed the opportunities available at my work. Found this, did the online portions over a few hours- it was super user friendly to do on my phone while handling daily things. The in-person testing portion took less than an hour! Directions and use of the mannequin was easy to follow.

Completed the blended ACLS course. The internet portion was convenient with my work and life…read moreschedule and I felt I had plenty of time to learn the material and can now go back for two years to review the information online. The in person CPR practice portion was very well organized with multiple texts and emails with very clear instructions. I received my ACLS card in my email immediately after the course. Low stress and convenient! Will definitely renew with this agency in two years!

I'm a lawyer and my wife is a doctor. The owner of AERT is a crooked liar. Don't go there…read more There are many other cpr classes in the Phoenix area. I signed up online for a class and AERT unilaterally cancelled it and then told me that I would have to take a class at a different location (in a bad part of town) on a date that would be too late for me to obtain a certificate I needed at that time. The owner then said in a loud, angry voice: "We cannot provide you with any classes!!" and hung up the phone. Despite all this, she charged my wife and I $100 for the class. We complained to citicard and Ms. Jaime sent a letter lying about what happened and claimed that we simply failed to show up for the class. I don't know how anyone has given this crooked company a positive review.

Ben tested me for my skills test and was super helpful and gave some added intelligence during the…read moretest. Will use AER again in the future!

Best certification class I have taken yet-- and I've been a nurse 6 years. Don is an amazing…read moreteacher and is really passionate about what he does. He makes the class fun and informative. The class was also very affordable compared to most. Would definitely recommend !

If you're looking to obtain, or renew any certification this is the place! Completed my ACLS & BLS…read morewith Don, who was of GREAT help! If you struggle with cardio, like I do, Don is patient with explaining and will make sure you understand. I will totally renew with Life Support Certified in 2 years! The office is clean, inviting, and complementary drinks in the fridge top it off! Mannequins are clean, and up to date technologically. There is also ECG SIM equipment that's integrated in the ACLS portion. Looking forward to completing my PALS with Life Support Certified!