I recently completed my ACLS and BLS renewal with Vive CPR, and honestly... this was one of the best certification experiences I've had (and I've done a few over the years). Aaron, the instructor, is next level. He's incredibly knowledgeable, but more importantly, he actually knows how to teach. He breaks things down in a way that makes sense, connects the dots, and helps you understand the "why" behind what you're doing--not just memorize it. I found myself thinking multiple times, "Where was this guy when I was in nursing school?" He really knows his stuff--and teaches it in a way that sticks. The blended learning format (online + in-person skills) was a lifesaver with a busy schedule. It made the course doable without feeling overwhelming, while still being thorough and hands-on where it matters. Also--communication was on point. Any questions I had were answered quickly, which made the whole process feel smooth and supported. If you're looking for a no-BS, high-quality ACLS/BLS course with an instructor who actually cares that you get it... this is it. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Such a great class! Got my BLS certification yesterday and truly learned so much! The instructor was very knowledgeable, calm, kind, and gentle - I really appreciate his style and candor. I would take another class here in a heartbeat. Classroom was clean and comfy and I was very pleased - thank you for making it such a fun experience! read more

As a health care professional who has attended many CPR trainings, this by far was the most practical and interesting class I've been to during my 25-year career. I hope my employer continues to use your services. read more

Was informative and interesting and Brad's experience as an EMT for many years was a plus with real life examples. They have both adult and infant silicon dummies with lights that monitor whether you are going to slow or fast with CPR compression of the chest and even the chest rises when you breathe into them with correct pressure. Brad cares a lot about this subject and its contagious, I highly recommend Vive CPR read more

Did a BLS course with Aaron and his trainee recently. Very thorough and easy to understand. In the 3 hour course, you'll learn what you need to administer CPR to adults, children and infants confidently. This team are excellent trainers. read more

This training center offers far more than just CPR--it provides an extensive range of lifesaving courses with top-tier instruction. Aaron's equipment is the best I've seen, with each participant having their own high-quality manikin, fully equipped with the latest training features. The setup is truly impressive. To top it off, Aaron is an engaging, knowledgeable, and dynamic instructor. His humor and passion make learning enjoyable, while his deep understanding of pathophysiology adds incredible value, helping students truly connect with the material. I will absolutely be taking all my future classes here! I took ACLS. What a pleasure! Obviously, I was very impressed:) read more

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Third time through with Vive CPR for BLS renewal and in over 30 years of recerts, these are by far the best three I've experienced. Convenient hybrid learning makes it pain free and super convenient. The in-person portion is led by Aaron and his staff who are amazing, seasoned in the field, and recognize real-world issues that make the experience relatable, judgement-free and just plain awesome. Do it. read more

Hands down, this was the best experience with ACLS/PALS certification and I've been doing these for about 15 years now! So easy to book/schedule, kind couple that own this business. read more

I registered for the ACLS class, it was my first time applying. I didn't know exactly what to expect being that I have had my BLS since being a nurse. The class is offered in two parts, the first part is online algorithms, study material to be reviewed before coming in to perform the hands-on. The instructor was amazing and made the class intriguing and fun. Aaron is very skillful in 911 drug administration and knowledgeable when it comes to saving lives. He made everyone comfortable from the moment we sat down. Aaron you're the best, hopefully I will see you again in 2 years when my ACLS is up for renewal! Vive CPR was easy to find, located in Rohnert Park just off of Highway 101. read more

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Awesome class, very informative. Teacher was highly involved and This is the second time I've taken this class for work and recertification. I highly recommend it! read more

Took the CPR class with Instructor Aaron. I have taken several courses for work. This one by far is the best one. The way the instructor explained everything was clear to understand. I feel confident to perform CPR with or without AED for an adult or child. read more

Shout out to Aaron Bates for his professional presentation of material which was appropriately geared towards healthcare professionals. In my 24 years of Nursing this BLS class was among the best. Thank you read more

I had the pleasure of working with Sacheen & Aaron at Vive CPR to certify 40 of our employees just in time for Memorial Day weekend. I researched multiple classes/instructors in Sonoma County that would accommodate our group size with on site back to back classes for efficiency. Sacheen assisted with scheduling and worked with me directly to find pricing approved within our budget. She's responsive and her follow up is reliably thorough. Aaron was our certified instructor and he taught a great class. A true professional, his teaching style was informative, educational and engaging. Overall - the customer service and instruction you'll get from Vive CPR is unmatched. I look forward to working with them for our corporate trainings in the years to come. Thank you Vive CPR! read more

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Great staff with solid CPR/First Aid credentials, simply presented. Provided actual experiences as an EMT/First Responder that helped me understand the dynamics of a situation that would require CPR and/or First Aid. This is an invaluable course for everyone. How can you justify NOT acquiring this information, that could save someone's life? read more

Overall, had a wonderful experience! I'm a Med Surg RN and I renewed my BLS here. I can confidently say I was intrigued the whole time. Aaron the instructor was very knowledgeable and shared first hand experiences. Aaron kept the class entertained and awake the whole time. 10/10 experience highly recommend! Feeling confident in my BLS skills! read more

These guys are great! Professional. Fun. High quality education amd very knowledgeable. Aaron knows his stuff. I highly recommend and they are reasonably priced. Highly recommend read more

Exceptionally good CPR class. Aaron fully explained everything and gave individual help as requested/needed. He was attentive to everyone attending the course. Class size was kept small (12) which facilitated the individual attention. Thanks for a good learning experience. read more

Vive CPR is a professional and well organized learning center. Aaron is knowledgeable, articulate and able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. The learning enviroment is warm, welcoming and fun. read more

Aaron is an excellent instructor with a wealth of knowledge in his field. I feel much more competent in my life saving abilities after the BLS and ACLS courses. read more

Excellent class. Aaron is the instructor and brings his professional work experience to the class which makes it interesting. He gets you through all the CPR basics with real stories and humor. A pleasurable 4 hour class and I'll renew with Vive CPR next time! read more

Learn the skills you'll need in case you find your child in a state of emergency. Learn it for yourself and your loved ones. read more

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As a former health educator of 25 years, I have only good things to say about Aaron as an instructor. I know he could have answered questions with more information, but he carefully self edits to keep answers clear. He was very good at classroom management, and was very respectful in terms of cultural differences as well. As a Caucasian, it didn't matter to me, but I could appreciate that he is sensitive, accurate, and clearly doing exactly what he is meant to do. Thank you, Aaron, for making a mandatory recertification painless. I will be able to look forward to the next time instead of dreading it as I usually do! read more

Amazing! Great place to learn an get certified for CPR the instructor was awesome and engaging! I learned a lot and will be recommending to is place to eveyrone! Eveyrone should learn CPR, save a life! read more

There are cheaper alternatives but I'm glad I chose Vive CPR. I mentor two youngsters, 11 and 13, and I took them both to this four hour session. We walked into a well-prepared classroom environment and were taught by Jason, a retired firefighter of 35 years (and a real-world hero in my eyes). It felt very reassuring to be taught by someone who has literal hands-on experience, someone who has been in hundreds of situations where he has had to use these skills. Jason was able to deliver the necessary information in a way that was both serious enough to feel this heavy responsibility, and yet clear enough that my two boys were absolutely clear about what actions may need to be taken in an emergency. As for me, I think this in-person teaching will be much more useful to me than online learning, should a real situation ever arise. I will simply ask myself WWJD... what would Jason do? read more

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My experience at Vive CPR was very pleasant. Jason was our instructor and I appreciated his level of enthusiasm and details when it came to teaching the class. There was time for everything that we needed to leave, he helped us correct things if needed and answered any questions we had. I truly believe this course prepares you to be able to provide high quality CPR. I am going into nursing school but have been in healthcare 10+ years and this was by far the best BLS/ CPR class I have taken. I also am a mother so this was also important for me on a personal level. I hope more people consider taking a course to build a strong community of members to be able to respond to emergency situations. Vive CPR is somewhere I will continue to attend classes at and refer my fellow colleagues and family members to. read more

10/10 would recommend. Had a great experience working with Vive CPR. They were very responsive to questions I had throughout the process. We hosted the Infant CPR for Parents at our house as we do not live very close to their physical location. They were able to fit us into their schedule very quickly. Everyone thought the class was well worth their time. Aaron was the instructor and he was amazing. Not only was he a good teacher, but we all appreciated how much first hand experience he had in the field. I also appreciated how much time we spent practicing the CPR and chocking techniques/procedures. Would definitely recommend this course to new/expecting parents as it made me feel a lot more confident in what I should do in the case of an emergency. read more

I needed to renew my BLS card for work. This place was reasonably priced and the times were convenient. The instructor was good.

Thank you so much for this high-quality CPR Class!! Jason is fantastic! As a health professional, having to take this class every 2 years I often dread the class as it can be boring, dry and feel like a waste of time. Not at Vive CPR, it was extremely informative with just the right amount of anecdotal examples and stories that made it feel very meaningful and better retainment. I appreciate the professionalism and how it was presented. Also, the mannequins with the feedback lights are great, really helps you gauge your depth and rhythm of compressions. read more

This is the second time I have done CPR/First Aid class at Vive. Today Jason was our instructor. He was cordial, professional and a pleasure. read more

Great class for renewal for BLS for Healthcare providers. I've done AHA classes on the web with in-person skill check, as well as multiple classes with Vive CPR. I prefer the in-class environment with Vive CPR, because the amount of time spent practicing makes me feel more confident in my skills. An added bonus is Aaron makes it easier to understand what real life CPR would be like in a home vs small medical practice vs a full-scale medical facility. His real-life experience in doing CPR was great, because he understands nuances of using various masks vs mouth-to-mouth, or neat little tricks to make rescue breathing easier to manage. I really like that since he brought the level of detail down to a manageable level. read more

Thank you so much Vive CPR! We had an on-site training with Aaron at my workplace and it was excellent. Aaron was so prepared, so knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic. It's really clear that he isn't just bringing years of experience to the training but also personal investment and passion. I learned so much important detail that I'd never heard in trainings in the past. It's such a relief to feel that I can now be a better support to my community should anyone need first aid. Definitely hire Vive for your next training! They were also very flexible and communicative with us as we dealt with some scheduling difficulties. Thanks again to the team at Vive! read more

Amazing teacher with great learning techniques. The class flows well together & is applicable to this day & age.

I took the ACLS/BLS skills course with Aaron the other day, and had so much fun. As a medical professional, I appreciated Aaron's knowledge, relaxed approach to teaching and engaging conversation. The classroom was immaculate and convenient and the equipment was state of the art. Let Aaron teach you how to save lives! read more

My husband and I took the Vive CPR class with Aaron last night and had a great experience. Highly recommend this class for anyone expecting a baby! read more

Aaron was a phenomenal instructor - very clear, and open to questions about specific scenarios. With a baby on the way, my wife and I now feel more prepared to handle an emergency situation in the home. read more

Aaron taught an excellent course on CPR / AED / First aid at my brewery. I really enjoyed the course and feel confident I could administer CPR and effectively use a defibrillator now. He answered all our questions and offered great insight from his career as a lifesaver and educator. A+! Thank you! read more

I was in a pinch time-wise to renew my BLS. I chose Vive because it worked for my schedule, but I would go out of my way to take from Vive CPR again- and I've been taking BLS for over 25 years. Aaron is an excellent instructor: Clear, concise, experienced. Class has a relaxed atmosphere in a comfortable setting. Kudos to Vive CPR! read more

TL;DR- Stop searching for another provider, you've found the perfect one. Book with them and thank me later. The Vive CPR team is amazing. I just had them perform a full CPR/AED/First aid training for a large group at my work, and they handled the large group no problem. They are much more reasonably priced than any other alternative provider I had found, and their class content and engagement was far better than the Cintas led classes I have taken in the past. The team they brought onsite was punctual, professional, and extremely engaging and entertaining. Their practice dummies are state of the art with little LED's that indicate when you are doing the right speed and rhythm of chest compressions, which is a great visual tool. As an added bonus, I actually found them by attending a free public event they did where they were giving back to the community by providing a basic CPR overview and the use of life saving naloxone. Overall they are just great people with a strong interest in providing people with the knowledge and skills they would need to potentially save someone's life. We will definitely be using them for regular classes as we strive to get the large majority of our company fully CPR and AED certified. Thank you again Sacheen and Aaron! read more

If You're looking for excellent CPR and First Aid training, Vive is the perfect place! The classes are quickly paced; but very complete and interesting. Aaron, our instructor made us all feel at home and comfortable in dealing with life saving situations. His experience as a paramedic was invaluable in helping us assess medical emergencies. Please, look no further. I'm so happy I chose Vive and You will be, too! read more

I highly recommend their Infant CPR class to all new parents and their family members. It's exclusively geared toward infants' needs and touches on basics of First Aid and sleep safety as well. It follows the AHA guidelines to the point and the instructor teaches a lively class that's easy to follow while leaving room for questions. He's a paramedic himself, so there are real life examples that help tremendously putting things into context. All around thumbs up! read more