Become CPR Certified in the State of California.
Take a CPR training class with our professional trainers.
Sign up to attend one of our many recurring classes, on location in our Folsom classroom or at your workplace in the greater Sacramento area. In need of BLS certification or recertification? We recommend taking our BLS CPR Recertification Blended class. Childcare worker in the state of California? Register for a seat at our Childcare First Aid, CPR and AED class. We are here to ensure that your CPR and first aid training needs are fulfilled.
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Basic Life Support CPR Classes
Childcare Pediatric Classes
CPR & AED Classes
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Additional Classes
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What Our Attendees Are Saying
Rebecca Crosby
20:55 29 May 25
Very knowledgeable, experienced, and personable staff. Great way to renew BLS with the online and in class portion.
Response from the owner 21:15 29 May 25
Glad you enjoyed the blended training, look forward to seeing you again when you go to renew.
C S
20:54 29 May 25
3rd time taking a class here to renew, always a great experience. Instructors are always helpful with any questions I have. Will come back again next time to renew
Response from the owner 21:14 29 May 25
Great to hear, so happy you enjoyed the class and we look forward to seeing you again next time!
christian ortega
23:20 24 May 25
The class was extremely informative and really hands on. Definetly worth it even if you aren’t working in childcare. All of the course material can be applied in any situation in your daily life. Chloe was incredible
Response from the owner 19:28 28 May 25
Christian,Thank you for your glowing review! We strive to make sure that our training applies both in and out of the workplace. So happy to hear you enjoyed our instructor Chloe, she's a great part of our team! Look forward to seeing you again in two years.
Laree Q
22:58 24 May 25
Best CPR and First Aid class I have taken. The instructors were informative, knowledgeable and made the time go by quick.
Response from the owner 19:52 28 May 25
We love to hear this, thanks for sharing! See you in a couple of years!
Kaylee Ries
19:00 17 May 25
Awesome course!! Fun and educational.
Response from the owner 19:52 28 May 25
Thank you Kaylee!
Theresa Hernandez
19:00 17 May 25
Great instructor very thorough. Bugs was my only issue
Robert Linkul
15:01 03 May 25
Fantastic as always!! Been coming here for years and it’s always a great experience with excellent instructors. Certified!!
Response from the owner 17:05 05 May 25
Thank you for your 5-star review and your loyalty to our business! We appreciate you!Certified Partnerships That Ensure Quality & Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions About our CPR and First Aid Classes?
We’ve gathered answers to the questions we hear most often about class registration, certification, and renewals. Don’t see your question listed? Send us a quick message on our contact page and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Two years for all CPR, AED and First Aid courses. Only one year for the Bloodborne Pathogen courses as per California state regulation. BLS recertification classes are available either at our facility or at your workplace in the Sacramento or Roseville area.
Currently, there is a test only for those enrolled in an AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR course. But please don’t worry about the written test, your learning experience in class will most certainly prepare you for a passing test grade.
Yes, if you have completed a full course during your last certification cycle, you may take a recertification course. See our BLS recertification course.
Online training for these courses is acceptable, legal, and ethical under the following conditions; 1) it is blended with a classroom experience (skills session), 2) with a trained and authorized instructor, 3) that the skills session ensures adequate skills practice and a competent skills evaluation in a hands-on testing environment. If a CPR, AED, or First Aid training program is completed by merely an online training, it currently is not accepted by any regulatory agency.
Absolutely! We will make reasonable accommodations for any of our students that have mobility issues based on their limitations and need. Just let your instructor know how he or she can make you more comfortable in your course.
In our classes, all of our students have their own practice adult and infant manikin. You will not be sharing at any time. In addition, we provide you with disposable personal protective barriers (designed for training purposes only) so that your mouth is never touching a manikin’s surface.
Generally, the minimum age to attend a CPR, AED or First Aid course is 12 years.
Our Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) courses are designed for those 11-15 years of age.
The BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR course is 16 years of age and up.
As a parent, should you feel that your child younger than 12 years of age should take the course, please call us to discuss your request.
Yes, we are an EMSA certified agency to train childcare providers and bus drivers. You will receive your certification cards complete with the appropriate CA state stickers upon successful completion of your course.
Absolutely! We are based in Folsom California but take our training classes to facilities and workplaces throughout the greater Sacramento and Roseville area. We are used to teaching groups of all sizes and needs. Contact us for a quote and we will send you everything you need to know.
A blended class is a certified class that allows the student to learn from online instructions first and then come to class for a short hands-on practice and skills session. Many of our classes can be done in a blended way if you are scheduling a group training. We have open enrollment classes in our classroom for HeartCode BLS CPR as a blended option for healthcare professionals, click here for more information.
Becoming CPR certified requires attending a certification course from an authorized organization. Rescue Training Institute is an authorized organization in the state of California. Our courses teach you how to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), how to use an AED, and other skills that can be lifesaving in an emergency. Select the class that best suits you in our classes page.
There are many providers of CPR training. Rescue Training Institute, Inc. has trained over 140,000 students since 1991 and offers a range of CPR and first aid classes, including renewal courses. We have a classroom in Folsom or if you have a group of people we can schedule on-site training at your location in the Sacramento or Roseville area. Contact us for more information.
On behalf of our team at Rescue Training Institute, we recognize that you may have concerns about your upcoming training. The comfort and safety of our clients and team members are always our paramount concern. We have stringent sanitation procedures in place to ensure the safety of everyone in the courses we teach.
Our safety policy includes the following:
- Instructors will disinfect specific training equipment between each class.
- We will continue to have an individual CPR manikin for each student.
- We will continue to use ventilation filters in lieu of face shields.
- Physical distancing will no longer be practiced.
- Group training in scenario based exercises will resume.
At Rescue Training Institute, Inc., we offer a number of Basic First Aid Courses. Our full basic first aid course does not include CPR training and is designed for people who have previously taken a CPR training course before. We also offer a basic first aid course that includes CPR and AED designed for emergency response teams, construction, sports coaches, manufacturing plants, outdoor guides and more. See our list of classes to learn more.
Yes. Once a student completes a first aid, CPR or AED class, they will receive a certification offering proof that they have successfully taken the course. The certification is valid for two years from the date of issue, and after this time, the student must retake the course in order to update and refresh their skills. Per California state regulations, the Bloodborne Pathogen certification is valid for one year.
1. Refunds
Refunds are available if we receive no less than two business days advance notice.
If you cannot attend class, notify us before it begins and we will allow a one-time reschedule at no additional charge.
You fail to show up for class and no notice was given prior to class
If you are late and not admitted to class.
Refunds are available if we receive no less than two business days advance notice.
2. Reschedule
If you cannot attend class, notify us before it begins and we will allow a one-time reschedule at no additional charge.
3. Neither Refunds Nor Re-Enrollments Will Be Made If:
You fail to show up for class and no notice was given prior to class
If you are late and not admitted to class.