Save a Life CPR

What Save a Life CPR does

Save a Life CPR is a family-owned, American Heart Association authorized training center founded in 1992 in La Mirada, California. The company delivers CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, AED, ACLS, and PALS certification courses to healthcare professionals (RNs, CNAs, EMTs, physicians, dental workers), childcare providers, teachers, and corporate clients across Southern California, which it reports has cumulatively trained over 60,000 individuals since founding. Service delivery spans three formats: instructor-led classroom training at the La Mirada training academy on Rosecrans Avenue, mobile on-site group training deployed to customer locations across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego counties, and hybrid online courses that combine self-paced AHA e-learning with a required in-person skills check at the facility.

The revenue model is transactional course-fee based with individual course prices ranging from $40 (Bloodborne Pathogens online, 1-year certification) to $140 (Heartsaver CPR & First Aid hybrid, 2-year certification). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company website and an Enrollware-powered scheduling platform, supplemented by a corporate accounts program that monitors employee training and tracks certification expirations. Same-day digital eCards issued through the AHA verification system provide immediate proof of completion for employer credentialing.

The company's market position rests on a stack of regulatory and industry accreditations — AHA training site authorization, American Red Cross authorized provider status, Health & Safety Institute (HSI) approval, and California EMSA / Title 22 approval for the pediatric curriculum — making its certification cards legally recognized for California healthcare licensure and childcare licensing. Customer review performance is strong (4.85+ on Yelp across 100+ reviews, 4.98+ on Facebook across 50+ reviews, A+ BBB rating). No external funding rounds, acquisitions, subsidiaries, patents, or named management bios were disclosed in the available data; the firm operates with 11–50 employees from a single physical footprint.

Name

Save a Life CPR

Legal name

Save A Life CPR

Website

https://savealifecpr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Save a Life CPR is an AHA-authorized CPR, BLS, First Aid, ACLS, and PALS certification training center founded in 1992 in La Mirada, California, serving healthcare professionals, childcare workers, and businesses across Southern California through in-person, hybrid, and on-site group classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CPR and First Aid Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Education (CPR/First Aid/Disaster Readiness) (EDAAAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL)

Keywords

• CPR certification training
• First aid courses
• BLS certification
• AHA training center
• Pediatric first aid

Headquarters

HQ city

La Mirada

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CPR and First Aid Training Classes: The company generates revenue through offering various CPR, BLS, First Aid, and related safety certification courses to individuals and organizations. Revenue is generated through one-time course fees for certification training, including in-person classroom training, blended/hybrid online courses, and skills check sessions. Courses are priced individually and include certification cards upon completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Save A Life CPR is an authorized American Heart Association training site that delivers CPR, BLS, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR certification courses to healthcare providers and laypersons. Founded in 1992 and based in La Mirada, California, the company offers in-person classroom training at its training center, hybrid online blended learning, and mobile on-site group training for businesses across Southern California, with same-day digital eCard certification upon completion.

Product overview

Save A Life CPR offers a comprehensive portfolio of CPR, BLS, and First Aid training services primarily accredited by the American Heart Association. The core product lineup includes BLS for Healthcare Providers (initial and renewal), Heartsaver CPR AED courses for the general public, Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid combination courses, and EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid for childcare workers. Advanced certifications include ACLS and PALS for healthcare professionals. Delivery formats span traditional in-person classroom training, hybrid online courses combining self-paced online coursework with in-person skills checks, and onsite group training at client locations. The company also offers specialty courses including Bloodborne Pathogens and Opioid Education. Same-day eCard certification delivery provides immediate proof of completion. Founded in 1992, the company has trained over 60,000 individuals across Southern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLS for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification course for healthcare professionals including nurses, EMTs, dentists, and medical students. Covers CPR, AED use, and emergency cardiovascular care. Includes 2-year AHA certification, same day card issuance, and BLS student manual.
• BLS Renewal Renewal course for healthcare providers who need to update their BLS certification. Same content as initial BLS course with focus on experienced participants.
• Heartsaver CPR AED American Heart Association CPR and AED certification course covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use for adult, child, and infant victims. Designed for non-medical personnel. Includes 2-year AHA certification, CPR manual, and same day certification.
• Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid American Heart Association certification course combining CPR, AED use, and first aid skills for adults, children, and infants. Designed for teachers, coaches, warehouse workers, and non-medical personnel. Includes 2-year AHA certification and student manual.
• EMSA Pediatric CPR & First Aid American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course approved by California EMSA for childcare workers, daycare providers, school bus drivers, and preschool teachers. Satisfies California Title 22 requirements. Includes student manual.
• ACLS Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification course for healthcare providers focusing on high-quality CPR, advanced airway management, and resuscitation team dynamics for cardiac emergencies.
• PALS Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification for healthcare providers responding to pediatric emergencies involving infants and children, covering respiratory distress, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.
• BLS Hybrid Online Course Blended learning course combining online AHA BLS coursework (45-90 minutes) with required in-person skills check session at Save A Life CPR facility for healthcare provider certification.
• Heartsaver CPR & First Aid Hybrid Online Course Hybrid online course with self-paced online portion (2-4 hours) and hands-on skills testing for Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid certification.
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid Hybrid Online Course Online hybrid course meeting EMSA requirements for childcare workers, covering pediatric CPR, AED, and first aid with required in-person skills check.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Online Course American Heart Association Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens course using PACT acronym (Protect, Act, Clean, Tell) for OSHA-compliant training on exposure to bloodborne materials. Entire course completed online with no in-person skills check required. 1-year AHA certification.
• Opioid Education Course AHA self-paced online course teaching healthcare providers how to treat opioid overdose victims including naloxone administration and CPR use.
• Onsite Group Training Mobile CPR training service that brings AHA-certified instructors to businesses, offices, warehouses, and other locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties for group certification of 8+ employees.
• eCard Certificate System Digital certification delivery system providing same-day AHA eCards with unique verification codes for employer credential confirmation through the AHA Certificate Verification system.
• Skills Testing / Skill Check Sessions In-person skills check sessions required to complete hybrid online BLS, CPR AED, CPR & First Aid, and Pediatric CPR & First Aid certifications. Available as standalone sessions for participants who complete online coursework separately.

Quantifiable outcome

• Effective CPR and AED care can more than double a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave A Life CPR is an official AHA-accredited training site authorized to deliver American Heart Association certification courses including BLS, CPR AED, First Aid, ACLS, and PALS. As an authorized training center, they issue official AHA eCards and follow AHA guidelines and curriculum. The AHA provides course materials, elearning platforms (HeartCode), and certification standards.
• Health & Safety Institute (HSI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave A Life CPR is an HSI-approved training center offering courses aligned with Health & Safety Institute standards and guidelines for emergency safety training.
• American Red CrosssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave A Life CPR offers American Red Cross certification courses in addition to AHA certifications, providing customers with multiple certification options for workplace requirements.
• California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMSA is the California state agency whose Pediatric First Aid and CPR training requirements Save A Life CPR meets for childcare workers and daycare providers. Their American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric course is EMSA-approved and satisfies California Title 22 requirements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ProTrainings: ProTrainings is an online-first CPR and First Aid certification platform offering OSHA-compliant courses at lower price points. It competes primarily with the digital portion of Save A Life CPR's offering and represents the online commoditization threat to the company's classroom-based model.

Direct peers

• EMS Safety Services: EMS Safety Services provides CPR, First Aid, AED, and BLS certification training nationally, including online and blended formats. It competes directly with Save A Life CPR's healthcare-provider and general-public segments using a similar AHA-adjacent accreditation approach.
• CPR Certification Plus: CPR Certification Plus is a regional AHA-aligned training provider offering in-person and blended CPR, BLS, and First Aid classes. It mirrors Save A Life CPR's course catalog, customer segments, and AHA-accredited positioning, making it a directly comparable peer operator.
• SureFire CPR: SureFire CPR is a Southern California-based AHA training center offering BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid courses across the same service area as Save A Life CPR. It is a direct local competitor targeting identical healthcare professional, childcare, and general public segments with comparable in-person and mobile offerings.
• In-Pulse CPR: In-Pulse CPR operates AHA-aligned CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS training sites across the Midwest and other U.S. regions with a similar multi-site, multi-instructor model. It is a directly comparable AHA-authorized regional training operator serving the same healthcare, childcare, and general public customer segments.
• Code One CPR: Code One CPR operates AHA-authorized training centers offering BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver courses across multiple U.S. states. It is a directly comparable regional-to-multi-state operator with similar course mix, instructor-led model, and corporate account offerings.
• Pulse CPR School: Pulse CPR School is an AHA training site offering BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPR classes, and is explicitly linked from Save A Life CPR's website for discounted ACLS certification. It operates with a similar in-person and hybrid model targeting the same healthcare professional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association (Training Center Network): The AHA itself sets CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS standards and operates the HeartCode online platform plus a nationwide network of authorized training centers. Save A Life CPR is both a customer of AHA standards and a direct competitor via HeartCode, which can substitute for portions of Save A Life CPR's blended learning offering.
• Health & Safety Institute (HSI): HSI is a national emergency care training organization whose certifications Save A Life CPR is itself authorized to deliver. As a competing certification body to AHA and Red Cross, HSI represents an alternative standard that customers and employers can accept, directly contesting Save A Life CPR's positioning.
• American Red Cross Training Services: The American Red Cross is the largest alternative certification body to the AHA, offering directly competing CPR, BLS, and First Aid certifications nationally. Save A Life CPR itself is also an authorized Red Cross provider, making it both partner and substitute, and the Red Cross represents the dominant scaled competitor in this category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/salCPR
• YouTubeg.page/r/CR0BQ3JAWOfREBA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaveALifeCPR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/save-a-life-cpr

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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