I've taken several CPR classes over the years, and SureFire CPR is the worst. There's no way this is 5 stars on google unless those are purchased reviews. Zero stars should be a rating value. Surefire CPR has a 3 rating on Yelp.
The in person portion of the course is overly draining and the equipment does not function reliably. The mannequin failed to register accurate chest placement even when technique was correct--I even put my full weight into compressions to confirm it was working, and it still did not respond properly.
Why waste your time with a failing in person program like SureFire CPR's? If you have 5 hours of your life to giveaway and you want to incur bodily injury to complete the amount of compressions this company requires - then choose Surefire CPR.
I was not informed at any point beforehand that I would be videotaped during that process so I do not approve use of any videos and you should know that that is happening bc maybe it's buried in the disclosures we sign off on. Either way decide if you consent to being recorded bc SureFire CPR only lmk they were recording me when I called for assistance during the in person. That is SHADY AF.
Surefire CPR states that support is available if you call for help during the in person - however when the human voice does come through, it's a muffled voice that is difficult to understand and overall not useful in real time.
If you want to waste your time and leave aggravated and with hand injuries, CHOOSE SUREFIRE. No professional should be subjected to this experience for certification. I expect a refund for the time and money lost.
Lastly - data affirms that most people do not want to perform CPR to begin with, and this Surefire CPR class reinforces that--the physical strain is extreme and actively discourages a healthcare professional from wanting to perform CPR. It's hard to understand how the American Heart Association endorses this company. HARD PASS. read more