Feedback From Our Students

Our training programs in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are highly praised by students and professionals. Many of our students have been returning back for more than 10 years. Read reviews to discover how our expert instructors, comprehensive courses, and supportive learning environment have made Heart Start CPR, a trusted CPR training institution in San Francisco, California. From real-life success stories to detailed feedback, see why our participants consistently rate us as a top choice for life-saving skills training.
Heartstart CPR4.9
Based on 709 reviews
A great program! They made it so seamless and convenient. 5 stars! Tell everyone who needs certification to come here.
Excellent learning system. Very straightforward skills testing. Recommend to anybody who wants to learn CPR in an effective and time efficient manner.
Love the ability to get it done on your own time without the pressure of others being there
Great course and experience! Love that it’s self paced and gives options for practice
I had a great experience with the updated curriculum and the addition of videos since my last renewal. The new curriculum made the course engaging, easy to follow, and much more enjoyable. I have taken CPR renewal courses in the past and usually dread them, but this experience was completely different. I truly enjoyed taking the class and appreciated the effort that went into making the content fresh, interactive, and meaningful.

I am so glad I chose to renew with CPR VAM! Thank you for creating such a positive learning experience and for making CPR renewal something I actually looked forward to completing.
I love heart start. I have been renewing my BLS anc ACLS with them for 4 years now. Their program is smart, intuitive and I learn a lot
Great experience. Fast and efficient.
Very good organization. From registration, online learning and hands on skills test was smooth sailing. Online support and feedback was very good. Location and equipment at skills test are high quality. I highly recommend.
Convenient and great training/refresher!
Convenient, affordable, and very similar to the hospital‑based BLS format. As an RN not currently working in the clinical setting, I needed a quick renewal without a 4–6 hour class. The two‑person team portion was new for me and very helpful. The room was clean, the setup was great, and the email/text instructions were clear. Their team was easy to reach if you need support. Highly recommend.
Such a convenient and effective training course! I appreciated the autonomy of the experience and all the supporting resources to help learners succeed.
I was doing both the chest compression and ventilation portion but kept failing for an hour. Once I was on my fifth try, the staff called me and gave me tips on how to improve. After that call I finally passed haha! I appreciated that they called me because I would've been there forever!
So easy in all aspects. Easy to find, easy directions, east process!
So easy to use! 10/10
Second time doing the training, and I love how complex the instructions are. Highly recommend it!
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So convenient and low-stress, it guides you all the way through and you can totally take your time with it all. Nice feedback throughout as well 🙂👍🏼
Couldn’t be easier to get your BLS CPR cert through this company. The online course was quick and efficient, and the office space with the mannequin was as described and easy to access. I would recommend this service to anyone.
Gave reminders of expiration dates, many pointers, very instructional, good communication
Quick and easy
Very professional and they guide you through the program step by step, I received my ACLS doing the hybrid class - the in-person skills was quick and seamless!
Heart Start CPR was awesome ! I was able to complete my class online and coming in for testing was easy. I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs their BLS certification!
Very easy and straightforward user experience!
Thank you. This was an excellent experience overall. The online BLS course was clear and easy to follow, and the in-person skills check-off process was efficient and stress-free. I especially appreciated the opportunity to complete the skills assessment independently, without unnecessary pressure or constant supervision. Everything was well-organized, professional, and convenient. I would highly recommend this program and would definitely come back again to renew my certification.
They are good with rescheduling and responsive I liked that. You get the course for 2 years which is great when you need a refresher. I’m happy with the experience.
G excellent communication- easy to follow instructions
Great learning modules!! Available online and at your own pace
Wish it was in person.
Thank you!!
I've been using this service for ACLS and CPR for many years. It's fantastic. Always high quality, professional, efficient, and very straightforward. I love that it's family-owned and supports our local businesses. It's a very professional and stellar operation. Thank you for being such a great resource in our community.
This was absolutely the most straight forward process and most useful CPR course I have taken. The online portion was incredibly thorough and detailed. For the in-person portion, it was helpful to have computer feedback to know how deep compressions should be and what speed they should occur at, as well as receiving feedback on positioning for giving sufficient breaths. It was also a quick process, taking less than 20 minutes to complete all in-person skills. I would highly recommend this course to anyone renewing their CPR certification or getting it for the first time.

Our Certification Courses

4.9 stars from 2000+ Students

BLS

  • Healthcare Provider BLS
  • High Quality CPR
  • Team Dynamics
  • 2-Year Certification

ACLS

  • Advance Cardiac Life Support
  • ECG Pharmacology
  • Case_based Scenarios
  • 2-Year Certification

PALS

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Recognization of Arrest
  • Systematic Approach
  • 2-Year Certification

Certificate Included. Flexible Schedule. Same Day Certification