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 724 reviews
CPR VAM made getting my BLS renewal SO EASY!! I enjoyed the online modules and even learned a few life-saving tips that were not covered in the previous BLS classes I've taken. The email confirmations, instructions, and additional videos were very helpful. I will definitely be a return customer in 2 years when my BLS is up for renewal and I will recommend CPR VAM to all my healthcare friends! Thank you!
No issues. Used for BLS in-person skill assessment. Completed on-line course the night before and then scheduled the in-person assessment for the following morning. Received text message and email instructions which were clear. Watched the recommended videos. Did not have any issues when I entered the building. (Did have a question with my account username/email and called the phone number and was guided through an easy fix). Was out of there in under 40 minutes.
Thank you. The mannequins actually work appreciate it.
I have been utilizing CPR VAM for the past 4 years, the education is informative, up to date and I like that you can rate your experience level. It's easy to schedule with my experience I was able to do next day testing this is so helpful when you have a busy unpredictable schedule.
It was well organized and they walked you through the process and let you practice if needed which was nice
such a great learning environment and everything was very simple and clear to understand! Would definitely recommend taking this course.
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The course itself was fine. I learned cpr and basic life support. I do feel that $95 for a 2 hour online course and an in-person but computer instructed skills test where I didn’t interact with a single person the whole time was a bit much.
Easy and very good communication with the owner.
Very convenient to show up for the skills part. Did the work online and showed up the next morning.
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Nice and clean manikin appear very new and easy to compress 😅
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.
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!

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