Chicago CPR Now

Bill was a great instructor! After taking many CPR classes throughout my career, this is by far the best class I have taken. Bill got us involved and I was intrigued throughout the whole class. I finally feel confident in my CPR abilities because of Bill and this class!

I was waiting to take all the courses so I could write a comprehensive review. I took BLS, ACLS and PALS with Bill. From his lectures you can tell he is a great healthcare provider and that makes him a good instructor, often incorporating scenarios from his own experiences and I find that very useful. The classroom is rather big and accommodates up to ¹²⁄₁₄ people. Sometimes it get chilli so dress in layers.
The course met my expectations, I got to practice some skills and familiarize with equipment. Bill also has a good disposition to answer questions and concerns and will provide feedback at the end of your test to clarify anything you might have missed during the course. If you’re looking for a good course, don’t look any further.

I took the BLS for Healthcare Providers with Bill B. today as part of my DPT program requirement. Bill is extremely knowledgeable because he is a fire fighter, paramedic and a self-​proclaimed «CPR nerd.» Thus, as an instructor, he is able to teach the material in ways that are engaging, efficient and easy to remember. We had ample time to practice the techniques on both adult and infant manikins. Bill also patiently answered all of our questions and gave insight into what to expect in a real-​life scenario. The parking was free, easy and the price was right! I plan to re-​certify here again yearly. Thanks, Bill!

As far as CPR/​AED courses goes, this one was top notch! Not only is it the cheapest course that I have come across but it is the most time efficient too. It was an extremely relaxed environment, there was plenty of space for everyone and each person got their own individual dummy to practice on. Bill, our instructor, was knowledgeable and humorous and really made the class go by fast. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for CPR certification!

If I could give a rating of negative points/​stars I absolutely would. I have taken a class with them before and it was great and had a great experience which is why I considered coming back for recert course. Unfortunately due to unavoidable circumstances I had to cancel.
Unfortunately I sent in my request to cancel ONE day after their given 7 days period to cancel with nominal fee. I thought it was worth a try to try and email them and see if they could in some way waive the fee since I had only missed the «deadline» by one day. I had to send emails back and forth numerous times to explain my personal circumstances as to why I am asking for this waiver/​refund. Although I didnt feel right about why I had to explain so much, as any business usually gives at least one time courtesy fee waiver no matter what the situation is, I still went ahead and sent in detailed explanation as to my circumstances and why I wouldnt be able to attend this class. Reason was simple, I had surgery recently and due to my physical therapy and scheduling conflicts with my other commitments I had to cancel, but sadly that wasnt enough.
After 2 days of silence I wrote an email upset that I had not received a response back regarding my refund or whether my participation was canceled or not. Albeit upset, I wrote a somewhat disgruntled but still civil email.
Cut to 30 minutes later, I get an email from Jason absolutely livid and accusatory to everything from this earth to the moon. An email that accused me of slandering and malice and calling them names, none of which are true.
Not only was I falsely accused and wrongfully chastised for being upset I was warned and threatened about being banned and refused any future admittance to the program.
The kind of reprimand for expressing any level of frustration as customer that I have gotten from this company is reprehensible and absolutely worthy of disaccreditation. No company that teaches strangers to save other strangers should respond in this manner EVER! If you cant handle a few disgruntled customers then how can you tout your abilities in teaching others to save lives?
Absolutely deplorable! Jason’s actions and words have given me enough to consider seeking legal counsel against this company!
Go somewhere else, where they can handle people when life happens! At least you dont be degraded personally!

I took the CPR class with Bill, and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to take a CPR class for their work/​school requirements. As a firefighter/​paramedic, Bill brings credibility to the class. He clearly cares about his students learning, as well as fulfilling the course’s mission: to help save lives. You will tangibly feel how much he cares about what he is doing. He is able to simultaneously deliver the material with both humor and empathy. You feel like you are becoming a better healthcare provider by taking his class, rather than just fulfilling a work requirement.
Also, the parking in the area is free and convenient. The classroom is immaculately clean, if a bit drafty because it is in a warehouse-​like building that was retrofitted to be an office complex. Just bring a jacket in case you get cold. The dummies are well cared for and also cleaned.
Bill is also well-​prepared and organized; in the BLS class, as soon as you pass the test at the end of the exam, he has already printed out your BLS card for you.
Compared to the free CPR courses that I was forced to take in dental school, this class was magnitudes better than what I took since each person got a dummy and was expected to perform the life-​saving maneuvers in front of Bill. Bill also gives you feedback on your life-​saving skills!
Thank-​you CPR Now for providing a high quality class!

Took the BLS for Healthcare Providers with Bill tonight and it was awesome. I don’t come from a healthcare background, I’m actually just an airline pilot with no formal training in CPR. Decided to do this as it might someday prove useful with the amount of passengers I have on a daily basis. That being said, I was pretty nervous going into this. Bill did a great job not only in teaching, but his humor kept everyone interested while driving home the techniques. I read the AHA book once before coming to class, and Bill reinforced the important points and filled in the gaps. The class room and teaching aides were top notch, and everyone seemed to leave the class confident in the skills learned. I know the card is good for two years, but I’m honestly going to come back in one year for reinforcement and practice. Thanks Bill!

The class was extremely informative! The instructor, Bill, was very knowledgable and a great teacher. He was also very funny which made the time go by quickly! I think these skills are skills everyone should know. I’m so glad I got certified… and although I hope I never have to use my new skills, but if a situation arises, I will be able to take action and hopefully save someone’s life– and that is a great feeling. I highly, highly recommend this class to everyone!

I came here because I needed certification for group fitness instruction expecting it to be boring but then instructor was really funny and knowledgable! And a great instructor… I feel like I actually retained the info. The studio is in an art warehouse! Exposed brick walls and tall ceilings… What a cool location. 100% recommend and then also get food at café orchid afterward (one of my favorite Turkish restaurants! Super close)

Just got recertified in BLS. I’ve been thinking about getting ACLS certified and I’ll be going here! Bill was great and explained everything very thoroughly with some jokes to make the time go by faster!

I took the Heartsaver CPR/​AED training class last night with Bill Buffington. I am a nanny and I was due to renew my Infant/​Child CPR. I have taken this course before at many different locations and this was definitely the best. Here’s why:
–Bill was enjoyable and made the class entertaining
–The information was concise and understandable
–The way the information was presented was efficient and easy to remember
–You got to practice on dummies, you didn’t have to do it with a human partner
–The price was right.
–Free, convenient parking
I will definitely be back to Chicago CPR Now when I need to renew my CPR again. I highly recommend it to all my fellow nannies!

I really enjoyed my time with Chicago CPR Now! I felt like I gained all the knowledge I need to save a life, if necessary! Bill was a great teacher and I plan to attend the same class within the year. Thanks Chicago CPR Now!

Recently took my PALS and ACLS certification separately with this company. The space, atmosphere, instructors and quality of education was great. The affordability of the class was amazing. Also, scheduling to get into a class was easy, and they were quick to respond.

Took my first BLS class today with these guys​.Mr. Buffington was our instructor and it was a very good teaching session. Skills training with mannequins was pretty good too! He made sure were could answer the test questions easily. I also have an ACLS and PALS class scheduled with them, and I got the most amazing deal 275 $ for all three!!!
I couldn’t find a deal this good anywhere else in America!

If you need any sort of CPR/​AED training I would most definitely recommend Chicago CPR Now. Bill, a suburban paramedic of over a decade, taught our class. He started exactly on time and you could tell he was trying to get through all of the information quickly and efficiently while still being thorough (i.e. wasn’t wasting time).
I have a feeling we would have gotten done a bit early, too, if we didn’t have «that girl» who, in one sentence, was 8 minutes behind in (optional) note taking and had 75 questions about something we’d already covered and beaten to death, and then in the next sentence was debating with Bill about how to properly provide CPR and first-​aid in certain situations.
Two thumbs up. 5 stars. I will be back.

I got about 10 times the amount of useful, real-​life information out of this class than I did the first time I certified for BLS in 2010. I was unfortunate to use Americare Technical for my first time (please see that review).
This time around was much different. I had no idea that I spent nearly 3 hours in the room when it was time to take the test. But sure enough, I had. It was interactive, lively, full of information and facts. It was entertaining — but not a performance.
Unilocal did not steer me wrong on this one. And it wont for you.

Helloooooooo Ladies. And I do mean Ladies!
Guess what???
Simon just got certified in C P R. That’s right. CPR. The life I might save could be your own! The romance we could build off this CPR make out session could last a lifetime, and could be OUR own. I won’t tell. shhhhhhhh. This is a Secret Love. Like that jam from the 80s. Now who’s hungry?!
Have you thrown up a lil in your mouth yet? ok. lets move on :(
This was a really great class with a really great instructor. Everyone gets hands on experience, and you know what the best part is? It is sooo sooo easy and really cheap! Under 70 bucks!
For that price, there could be someone out there (probably someone you love) that you might save one day. Think about it. Is the price worth someones life? I sure hope so!
The class was fairly small, and the instructor was really easy going and answered all our questions.
Everybody got to practice on their own doll. I think the doll was (is) named Annie.
The probability of saving someones life by just using CPR is only around 6 percent. did you know that? yea. crazy. But if you know what you’re doing, its a chance that many people would love to have back.
REMEMBER. THE class IS REALLY REALLY easy. The concepts are soo easy to learn. Just sign up and go already!
A face guard for your key chain is included with the cost of the class. So are books, and a CD.
I got my certification at Cheetah Gym in Bucktown.
Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions through PM!

As I entered motherhood, I wanted to make sure my husband and I were prepared for anything, the good, the bad and the ugly. Which is why we enrolled in the CPR certification class at Chicago CPR Now.
Three weeks before delivering Baby DD, we enrolled in their evening class. Our goal for taking the class was to have the tools and knowledge to assist our child should anything happen.
We arrived at the facilities, an industrial, loft-​space building in the Ravenswood area; there is street parking, but definitely make sure you arrive early, as the neighborhood is residential, you may have to search for a spot.
Jason, our instructor for the 2-​hr session, was great and couldn’t have been more helpful. A paramedic by trade, he really put the entire class into perspective for all attendees. My husband and I were the only civilians among the other students (meaning not in the child development/​education or healthcare field). and Jason broke down the class for us lay people. He took the time to show us the proper techniques to administer CPR to infants, children and adults.
At the conclusion of the class, we left with the knowledge and techniques for performing CPR and a two-​year certification. Although I hope we do not have to use the skills we learned, I am thankful to Chicago CPR Now for the instruction.

Holy crap! I think I actually enjoyed a CPR certification class.
My CPR certification was LOOONG overdue, and an upcoming interview required that I needed to be certified, so a quick google search showed me to Chicago CPR Now — one lone spot in a class time that worked with my schedule, location was easily accessible via public transportation, price was reasonable and certification is good for 2 years. Sounds like a great plan.
Except I hate CPR classes. I’m always the one who’s confused, forgets how many breaths to take in between chest compressions, and I never press hard enough. I’m usually a teacher’s pet, but never in CPR classes.
So I was dreading this. BIG TIME.
But the instructor, Jason was great — he had a great teaching style, he’s serious about his CPR stuff, but he’s laid back enough that you’re not freaking out about forgetting one detail, but attentive enough as we demo’ed on the dummies (adult and baby).
I have a feeling my previous CPR classes may have been run by high strung people stressing about that this is LIFE AND DEATH we’re messing with so we need to be all stressed out, which makes me not so open to learning. B/​c if you make a mistake, you’re screwed!
I highly recommend Chicago CPR Now and Jason as an instructor — I think I actually learned CPR this time!

Working in the medical field for over 17 years, I have taken more than my share of CPR courses. If you have ever taken one, then you know that a day at the dentist is more enjoyable than sitting through one of these classes. Hours and hours of boring videos filled with 1970’s actors pretending to have a heart attack after «eating» a breakfast plate full of bacon, eggs, and sausage, and the guy in a speedo «drowning» in a foot of water, even though I’m pretty sure he’s a lifeguard.
A group of us from work had to take this course. Jason made our class fast, fun, and most of all, cost efficient. He got down to business, and before we knew it, we had our cards in our hands and were ready to take on any medical emergency that came our way (well, at least anyone who needed what we learned). We highly recommend this class to anyone needing it-​you won’t be disappointed!
On a side note, Jason also hooked us up with an AED dealer who was awesome. Great prices, and fast shipping!