Learn to Save a Life

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Upcoming Events

  • Women-Owned Business Expo

    Saturday April 12th, 2025

    12:00 pm-4:00 pm

    See me at the South Shore’s 2nd Annual Women-Owned Business Expo!

    Location: RT3 Stages in Marshfield

    Check out our free CPR demo, enter our raffle, purchase your LifeVac, and learn about CPR!

  • National Choking Awareness Day!

    March 28th, 2025

    Did you know choking is the 4th leading cause of unintentional death? Choking is a true medical emergency, it can cause a mild, coughing fit or turn into a complete blockage that can lead to death if not relieved fast enough!

    Let’s bring awareness to choking safety. Sign up for CPR courses to learn the life-saving techniques and be prepared to act in a choking emergency when EVERY SECOND COUNTS!

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Order a LifeVac!

Fill out the form below to order your LifeVac!

A limited quantity of LifeVacs for scheduled in-office pickup.

You will receive a follow-up email for payment & pick-up time!

The LifeVac is the original choking rescue device, saving over 2,800 lives! It’s non-powered, noninvasive, and single-use only. The LifeVac was developed to resuscitate a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction when current choking protocols (the Heimlich Maneuver) fail. The device has a one-way valve that prevents air from entering a choking victim, and its suction mechanism mimics a cough.

The LifeVac can be used for adults, children and infants in choking emergencies! And it NEVER expires!

Services

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

    In adherence to the American Heart Association instructional material, this BLS course is tailored for current or prospective healthcare personnel, as well as for individuals seeking healthcare professional education or internship.

    Initial and Renewal courses are offered.

    AHA certification provided.

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  • CPR/AED for All Ages

    In adherence to the Health & Safety Institute instructional material, this course is tailored for individuals with little to no healthcare experience/medical training, and who are seeking training for workplace safety and job requirements.

    Initial and Renewal courses offered.

    HSI certification provided.

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  • CPR/AED For All Ages + First-Aid

    In adherence to the Health and Safety Institute instructional material, this course offers CPR, AED, and Basic First-Aid combination training for individuals with little to no healthcare experience/medical training and who are seeking comprehensive training for workplace safety and requirements.

    HSI certification provided.

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  • Family & Friends CPR

    This course is geared toward young students eager to learn with friends and family how to perform CPR and use an AED in emergency situations.

    Adhering to the American Heart Association teaching material, students will become oriented to Hands-Only CPR for adults, CPR and breaths for adults, children, and infants, and AED use.

    Not a certifying/credentialing course. Participation card provided.

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  • Basic First-Aid

    In adherence to the Health and Safety Institute instructional material, this course is offered to individuals who need or wish to learn first-aid skills for everyday use or for workplace safety and requirements.

    Initial and Renewal courses are offered.

    HSI certification provided.

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  • Child and Babysitter Safety (CABS)

    This CABS course is offered to teens and young adults seeking child safety training and who are interested in the babysitter business.

    CPR training is NOT included, but is highly recommended as a pre-requisite.

    HSI certification provided.

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  • Heartsaver First Aid AED CPR

    In adherence with the American Heart Association instructional material, this HS course is tailored for individuals with little to no healthcare experience/medical training, and who are seeking training to help save lives in their community, workplace, or home.

    Initial and Renewal courses are offered.

    AHA certification provided.

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  • Group Training

    Act First CPR Training Services offers group training tailored to the needs of your business, organization, or club.

    Let the training come to you!

    Fill out a request form below, and Brianna will get back to you shortly.

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About Act First CPR Training Services

Act First CPR Training Services is a small CPR training business owned and led by Brianna McCarthy, a freelance certified and insured CPR Instructor.

Brianna leads highly demonstrative and hands-on training sessions for her students to perform effective, high-quality CPR, AED, and First-aid services in accordance with the American Heart Association and Health and Safety Institute teaching material and recent guidelines.

Students will take away more knowledge about CPR, its importance and emergency response through Brianna’s unique approach to teaching and sharing of skills and experience from her work in the ER and hospital-care setting.

To learn more about Brianna, check out the About page.

Reviews

  • "I've taken quite a few CPR courses and Brianna's was the best! She was timely, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable. Her real life experiences and explanations make all the difference. I highly recommend!"

    Melissa C.

  • "So enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Great anecdotes."

    Lisa G.

  • "Brianna is a phenomenal instructor! She has a passion for teaching and sharing her vast knowledge and experience. I got an excellent refresher on my BLS skills and had fun doing it!..."

    Madison S.

  • "Brianna was very kind, professional, and attentive to all students. She is knowledgeable with the content being taught and she made the certification process an enjoyable experience. I felt prepared and confident after completing class!"

    Melissa M.

  • "Engaged instructor with real life examples; individual attention and opportunity to practice techniques."

    Kim D.

  • "Brianna was an excellent instructor. Class was wonderful and the information important."

    Karen C.

  • "Brianna did a terrific job. I feel ready to respond."

    Kate M.

  • "Makes me always want to keep CPR certification and encourage friends to come. Fun and very informative."

    Alexis B.

  • "I did my recert with Brianna and she was extremely professional. She made sure to refresh everything and made sure to emphasize important points. She is very professional and knowledgable. I have recommended her to many others!"

    Rebecca H.

  • "Brianna was attentive and helpful the entire class. She made it fun and not a drag! Highly recommend."

    Rachael O.

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Anyone can be a HERO and save a LIFE!

Contact Bri

If you are interested in what Act First CPR Training Services has to offer or have any further questions, please reach out!

Submit a group training request here as well.

I look forward to working with you!

-Brianna