What our clients say...
Jessica Park
23:08 08 Dec 24
My husband and I took a Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class here to prep for our first baby. There was an online portion that we completed at home and then an in-person, 1hr skills session with Mark. It ended up being a private class with just the two of us and our instructor. Mark was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and succinct. He packed the class with hands-on demos from start to finish. Highly recommend Mark and the in-person training — getting to practice the skills we learned online was invaluable and we left feeling empowered & confident!
EUNSEO PARK
03:06 05 Sep 24
My instructor was Tiffany. She’s the best instructor. Her classes are very well organized, and she’s a proper professional who knows a lot. Through this class, I was able to understand easily and gain confidence in acls/bls. I highly recommend it.
Claire Sucharski
23:48 13 Jun 24
Tiffany provided me with an excellent experience in ACLS/BLS training. She is seasoned in emergency care and provided helpful supplemental information that took my learning beyond the basics. I feel more prepared to use my skills in the real world because of my experience with her. She gracefully led me through the scenarios in a comfortable learning environment. Further, this location was easy to find, had a dedicated parking lot, and all equipment was provided and appeared new. I will be coming back when it is time for renewal!
Jacob Phillips
04:09 15 Feb 24
Tiffany was phenomenal. Great refresh and explanations of what to do. Her explanations and skills set up was a delight. I highly recommend!
Jessicalina B
20:06 26 Nov 23
I re-certify with Mark every time and he’s always so informative and just all around great!
RedwoodAnimalHosp
17:30 18 Jul 23
Mark and Tiffany are amazing instructors. They are so well informed and make the information in the class easy to remember. Highly recommend them for your CPR training!
VICTORIA MARTINEZ
21:25 07 Jan 23
Instructor was great! Very straight forward no issues building was very easy to get to and had free parking. Would definitely recommend taking a class with Mark. Highly suggest this place
Amanda Allen
21:15 24 Sep 22
Great class! Mark was an efficient and effective instructor. Will definitely be coming back in the future for certification renewals.
Jasmine Mcpherson
19:16 13 Aug 22
Mark is an excellent instructor. Would renew my certification again with him!
Judy Deierling
03:23 12 Aug 22
I have rectified CPR every two years for 30 years and this was by far my best experience. Mark was clear and specific in his instructions and I felt comfortable while testing. Unlike any of my other classes Mark included information about saving lives that I had never been taught before. It was not just practicing what I already knew but learning as well.
Maria Diaz
01:58 23 Jun 22
Took the First Aid Skills session and was happy with the service. The instructor is very knowledgeable and very thorough with the information provided. Definitely recommended this service to anyone!
Maria Calvillo
22:46 19 Mar 22
Needed to renew my CPR for my job and I’m glad I was able to make an appointment very soon and met mark. He is a very good instructor who explained step by step the CPR procedures and took his time to show us as well. Didn’t rush into teaching us also love how we watched some videos and after went over the video and took a verbal practice test before taking the actual written test.
Tiffany Phillips
18:34 29 Sep 20
Mark Douglas was my instructor for BLS. He was very professional, knowledgeable and kind. He was very patient with our class. I’m an ER nurse and I truly valued his up-to-date knowledge on the latest techniques and protocols. I would highly recommend his classes!
Haley Catherine
21:02 09 Dec 24
Fully recommend! Very communicative and helpful leading up to the in-person class, and then just as informative and helpful on the day. I went to the Santa Monica location and it was very easy to find and easy to park, and the equipment seemed brand new, well kept and clean.
Frances Reynolds
20:33 19 Jun 24
The space was very welcoming and my instructor Mark was very thorough and helpful
Carolina P.
01:10 22 Apr 24
Mark’s instructions were clear and easy to follow. Would definitely recommend.
Kacey Luensman
03:13 13 Dec 23
Would recommend! Tiffany was my instructor. She was so easy to work with and very helpful and explained information well when I didn’t know the answer to something. It was a one on one experience, which was great because we could go at any pace I needed to. We also laughed a lot, which made the process go by way faster! 🙂 Would go back again for recertification for ACLS/BLS if in the Santa Monica area at that time.
Erica Leabman
05:54 23 Jul 23
The BEST BLS/CPR course I have taken!!! Mark is THE BEST instructor! He provided incredible instruction and detail and honestly made the entire class fun. The facility and equipment were clean and inviting. I left feeling extremely confident in my skills and ability to enter the healthcare professional world. 10/10 would recommend. I will definitely be coming back in two years to re-certify! Thank you, Mark!
Jamie Silber
23:09 28 Feb 23
Mark Douglas and his team were true professionals and made our time together well spent. I’m fitness instructor at Oak Park – Crossfit Los Angeles and our whole team were in attendance. Mark was a firefighter and had a lot or real life experience and was a master at guiding our team through CRR/AED protocols. I highly recommend his services!
Karla Russell
19:16 15 May 22
Mark was my instructor. Great concise instruction. Updated mannequin and materials. Quick and directed instructor feedback to students.
MELISSA GOODWIN
23:06 26 Jan 22
I would recommend this class and instructor (Tiffany Phillips). I feel very well informed on the subject of ACLS and the class was organized, easy to follow and fun. Thank you for a great learning experience!
Isauro Estevez
13:35 26 Jul 21
Did training with Mark. Very knowledgeable person who explains topics in an understandable manner and helped us practice effectively. Would recommend for your BLS training!
Redwood Hospital
15:21 14 May 21
Mark was an excellent instructor! The information was easily retained from his style of teaching. I would recommend him for anyone looking to get certified and we will be using him again when it’s time to renew!
Theresa Schlueter
16:15 28 Oct 20
Our instructor Mark was great. He made the class very fun and informative. I would recommend Mark at CPR Essentials to anyone looking to get CPR certified. Thank you