What we teach
CPR, First Aid, AED, BLS, and blended skills sessions.
CPR • First Aid • AED Training
Be ready when seconds matter.
Pulse Rise delivers hands-on American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED, and BLS training for individuals, families, workplaces, schools, churches, coaches, and community organizations.
✓American Red Cross instructor✓Hands-on learning✓On-site group training
Train to save lives.
Build the confidence to recognize an emergency, respond effectively, and help until advanced care arrives.
Pulse Rise at a glance
Lifesaving skills, made clear.
Who we train
Individuals, families, schools, churches, workplaces, coaches, and community groups.
How to book
Send a training request online and confirm the right course and date with James.
For organizations
Bring hands-on training on-site for employees, teams, and multiple shifts.
CPR & First Aid training
Choose the training that fits.
Earn a certification, complete a blended skills session, or bring practical safety training directly to your organization.
Certification courses
CPR, AED & First Aid
Hands-on American Red Cross certification courses designed to build practical, repeatable skills.
- Adult CPR/AED
- Pediatric CPR/AED
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Flexible learning
Blended skills sessions
Complete the approved online module first, then demonstrate your skills in person to finish certification.
- Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED skills
- First Aid/CPR/AED skills
- BLS skills session
- Ideal for busy teams and parents
Group readiness
Workplace & community
On-site training for organizations, schools, coaches, families, and community groups—up to 12 learners per instructor.
- Group CPR/AED & First Aid
- Narcan / opiate response
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Emergency Action Plan training
Online awareness courses are educational and do not provide American Red Cross certification. Hands-on skill demonstration is required for certification.
Learn the skills to help save a life when it matters most.
The idea behind Pulse Rise
About Pulse Rise
Training grounded in real experience.
James Arrington brings together the perspective of a U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver, firearms and security instructor, coach, and school and church safety specialist. The result is practical instruction built for real people—not a lecture to sit through.
ARCCertified instructor
12Learners per instructor
2 yrCertification term
What to expect
Practice it. Don’t just watch it.
Engaging scenarios, feedback manikins, AED trainers, and guided repetition turn information into action.
Recognize
Learn to identify emergencies and take decisive first steps.
Respond
Practice CPR, AED operation, and first aid with realistic scenarios.
Remember
Leave with a clear reference guide and skills you can recall under pressure.
News & Stories
Community voices. Practical preparation.
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Athlete Spotlights
Celebrating local athletes, team achievements, and the people supporting their growth.
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Community Spotlights
Stories about coaches, schools, organizations, and people making a positive difference.
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CPR & First Aid
Articles about CPR, First Aid, AEDs, and preparing for hands-on training.
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Workplace Safety
Training and readiness topics for businesses, schools, childcare providers, and community teams.
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Podcast/Video
A home for selected Pulse Rise Podcast interviews, videos, and clips.
Explore Podcast/VideoCorporate & group training
Make your whole team ready.
Pulse Rise provides on-site CPR, First Aid, and AED training for employers, schools, churches, sports organizations, and community teams.
Contact & book
Start with one simple message.
Tell James what kind of training you need, who it is for, and your preferred timing. He’ll help you choose the right next step.
For reliable follow-up, submit a training request online.