HeartReady

Took my first class for CPR/​AED at Gold’s Gym and Karen Jenkins was the instructor. She was an excellent communicator with obvious practical experience in the field. She made everyone feel comfortable with the material and confident they could use what they learned. Glenn W

I’ve been needing to renew my BLS/​CPR certification for awhile now.
My cousin recommended me a place through a friend she just met, Lori so I decided to check this place out.
Place is kind of hidden, limited parking or you can also park on the street.
This place is very clean, and cute haha
I had the privilege to meet Lori very briefly, the owner, and she was really sweet.
I took a class with my cousin. I think this place is new because I’ve never heard of it before and there’s not many reviews on Unilocal.
Our instructor is Njoki. She was very friendly, welcoming and entertaining! I love her. She made you feel comfortable.
The course was supposed to last 3 hours but it goes by really fast and you won’t use up all the time. It was more like 2 hours for us since it was a smaller class plus the information from the videos can be redundant.
My cousin and I were the only students for that class which I loved! I learn better in smaller groups. I don’t like crowded classes. I know the one on Meridian always has bigger classes.
You watch videos and then you do the hands-​on party right after or along with the video. Njoki repeated the main things you needed to know on the test you took at the end so it stuck with me.
I was worried about that part because it can be a lot of information to take in especially if it’s been awhile, your first time, and that they change every 5 years or so.
Be ready for a workout! I was out of breath and my arms and fingers were hurting haha My arms were sore for the next 3 days.
We went through adult CPR, infant CPR, choking, AED Use and took a test at the end. Don’t worry about failing. There’s 25 questions, and they’re pretty straightforward. The videos repeat and bold the important parts on the screen. Njoki also tests us along the way and repeats the correct answers and also reviews with questions on the test.
Place was very clean. It was very cold that day and the place was heated so I was comfortable.
The class was very fun and informational. Njoki was a great instructor.
Prepare for laughs, an intense workout, and prepare to be extremely out of breath from all the chest compressions and counting out loud.
I definitely recommend this place to anyone. The fee was $ 75! It is cheaper than other locations in San Jose.
Will becoming back here for my renewal haha !

So I met Lori through an acquaintance and then found out about HeartReady through her. Which was such a coincidence since I was looking for a place to renew my card sometime soon and I was telling her how I needed to renew my CPR/​BLS and she booked me a class right then and there. She is wonderful.
Yesterday, I had my CPR/​BLS reneweal class. My teacher was Njoki and she is such an amazing teacher. I was actually really nervous coming into the class, I took the class with my cousin and it was only us two in yesterday’s class. Which brought my stress level down by a lot, I get nervous easily. Njoki really made the class fun and repeated all the important information throughout the class. So it’s stuck with me. It was a hands on/​video class, she demonstrated everything so well. She really made us feel welcomed into the class and passionate on what she does. She gave real life scenarios which made the class more interesting. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Lori and Njoki.
Out of all times I had to take a CPR/​BLS Class, this is honestly the best class I ever taken only because it was a very detailed and the class was small so it was more face to face. The other classes I have taken before had about at least 20 students to one teacher at other locations. So, I didn’t get much out of it.
I must say I would TOTALLY recommend HeartReady to anyone who wants to either renew or take a class for the first time. You never know when It will come in handy. It was more of a plus for me that they go through AHA (american heart association) a lot of places, work related would only take AHA certifications. In my personal experience.
To conclude, be ready for a great work out.

I took the class a few months ago at Gold’s Gym. I sent an email a couple of days after the training asking when we’d get our cpr/​aed cards Lori literally sent an email back within 24 hours responding to me.
I probably could have asked during the class. ANYWAY, great class, super easy, I’ve taken CPR/​AED several times 3^rd time getting recertified and this was the first time I felt compelled to actually find out where the AED’s in the different facilites that I work at are located.
So in terms of getting the point across of the importance of certain things (buying a breathing valve, ect) highly recommended.

Karen Jenkins at HeartReady is amazing! I took her course for BLS certification, surprisingly I was the only student for the day. Karen is a great teacher and makes sure that the information you learn in 3 hours is embedded in your brain! What I liked about the course was that it had visual and hands-​on learning and was an environment that encouraged open dialogue. Great place to get educated & certified!

HeartReady is awesome! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get CPR/​AED certified. It was fun and down to the point!

I had the pleasure of taking Lori’s CPR/​AED certification and not only learned a great deal but also had fun, which was admittedly unexpected. Lori is super knowledgable and has a ton of expertise in first aid. She’s very professional, kind and passionate about what she does. I find myself putting her teachings into practice wherever I go and would recommend her classes to anyone thinking about getting certified.

I contacted HeartReady to set up CPR/​First Aid/​AED training for the school where I work. In addition to contacting HeartReady, I also contacted several other vendors.
We ended up moving forward with another vendor, but I feel compelled to add a 5-​star review for HeartReady because Lori was so professional, and so willing to compromise and be flexible.
I will definitely connect with HeartReady in the future for one of their (based on reviews and my experience with Lori) exceptional and invaluable training sessions.

After reading all the great reviews on Unilocal for HeartReady I contacted Lori and she set up a special class to accommodate our schedule. This place is a little hard to find at night. My husband and I were the only ones at this session. Lori was great. She went over everything we needed to know about CPR/​AED for infants, children and adults. She answered all of our questions and we had a lot of hands on experience. Lori told us that we could attend future classes for free and even borrow the equipment to practice at home. Great class for a very reasonable rate too!

I am a registered nurse who needed to renew my BLS/​CPR (American Heart Association) in a hurry. The people at HeartReady were wonderful and accomodating. My instructor was warm, personable, professional and very informative. Although I have been a nurse for 20 years, I came away having learned a lot. In addition, my instruction was fun! Nurses have to renew their BLS every two years so I definitely plan to return.

I love this place! The instructor is really nice and makes sure you get all the information necessary to pass the class. The facility is very nice and clean great location. I would suggest this place to anyone!

First time taking a CPR/​AED class. I had a great instructor. She was friendly and energetic and she took the time to answered all of the questions to clear up any confusion. The class took about 90 minutes and it was very informative and easy to learn. She covered the steps to take in an emergency situation. You get hands-​on practice on a dummy so you get a feel of how to administer CPR.
The course also covers the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and when /​when not to use it.
The instructor came out to my work site to teach the class which made it even more convenient. It’s a small price to pay for a potentially life saving skill.

I just recently took the adult/​infant/​child CPR and AED course with Lori at HeartReady. The class was on a Friday night and I was the only student — Lori was nice enough to continue with the class one on one with me. Her instruction was excellent and there was a lot of time to practice with the dummies. This is my first time leaving a CPR class truly confident enough to use my skills in the real world if needed. With the class (which was very reasonably priced and was only 2 hours long) I got a 2 year certification. Also, you can call Lori and go back at anytime within that 2 years to practice your skills with the dummies to refresh. Would recommend HeartReady to anyone who wants to learn CPR!

Excellent CPR and AED course. It consisted of videos and hands on training with dummies. The instructor, Lori, was very energetic and she had some great stories to share. This course does not require a test at the end, which is okay with me. I would rather spend the time practicing the techniques – interestingly enough she has you do compressions to «Stayin’ Alive» by the Bee Gees because it helps you maintain an appropriate cadence if you compress to the beat. Disco to the rescue!

Just took Lori’s CPR/​AED class in Los Gatos and it was great. Hands-​on learning makes it easier and she took the time to answer everyone’s questions.

I highly recommend Lori to anyone looking for a great CPR training class. She was friendly, flexible with scheduling and full of great information and tips. She even came to my house for the same price! My family and I took her infant through adult CPR class and had a great time.

My American Heart Association CPR card recently expired and I was searching for a place to retrain. I was referred to Heartready and was able to schedule a class with Lori for the next week.
Lori’s class was a good mix of video and hands on instruction. She went at a pace that was comfortable and was also very open to answering questions. She let me practice until I was confident with all of the CPR skills.
I would recommend Heartready for individuals or groups that are interested in CPR and AED training.

Just took my CPR certification today from Lori at Heartready. This is the second time for me using Heartready and will never go anywhere else. Lori teaches a fun and informative class and the time just flies. The price is very fair and the schedules are plentiful. If you are considering getting certified in CPR (and everyone should) this is the company you want to call! Excellent five star company!\
Carol S.

I just took a CPR class, and it was great. Very thorough and lots of opportunities to practice.

If you are seeking AED, Adult and Infant CPR, ERT, First Aid training and products, Lorrie Lopez is the answer to your prayers! For months I searched for a trainer who would come to our office to train two people. Most of the companies who offer first aid training require a 10 person minimum, and charge an arm and a leg. Lorrie’s prices are extremely reasonable. The skills and knowledge that you gain after her courses are priceless! I learned what to look for, and what to do in case of a medical emergency!
HeartReady offers American Heart Association and Medic First Aid courses. I felt so confident after our training sessions, and Lorrie made learning fun! HeartReady also sells safety products, training materials, and AED’s. I highly recommend HeartReady to anyone seeking supplies or training. I will forever be thankful that Lorrie came to our office to train us, and offer supplies when no other company that I called in the area could. HeartReady caters to both large and small businesses and homes. HeartReady SAVES!