CPR • First Aid • AED Training

CPR & First Aid Training in Fredericksburg

Hands-on training for workplaces, schools, childcare providers, churches, coaches, and families. We bring training to your location throughout Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Prince William County.

American Red Cross instructorHands-on learningOn-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.

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What we teach

CPR, First Aid, AED, and blended skills sessions.

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Who we train

Individuals, families, schools, churches, workplaces, coaches, and community groups.

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How to book

Send a training request online and confirm the right course and date with James.

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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.

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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
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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
  • Ideal for busy teams and parents
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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

See course prices and travel fees, then request training. James will confirm availability and class capacity before you commit. No public class dates are currently published; you can register your interest using the request form. This does not reserve a seat.

Online awareness courses are educational and do not provide American Red Cross certification. Hands-on skill demonstration is required for certification.

Course prices & travel

Plan your training budget.

CPR/AED certification

$85 per person

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

$110 per person

On-site travel fees

Travel is based on one-way mileage from our starting location in ZIP code 22408. The fee is charged once per class visit, not per student.

One-way distance and travel fee per class visit
One-way distanceFee per class visit
0–15 milesFree
Over 15–25 miles$25
Over 25–40 miles$50
Over 40–60 miles$75
Over 60 milesCustom quote

James will confirm the course, mileage, availability and total price before booking. Ask for a quote for blended learning, skills-only sessions or Narcan training.

Serving our Virginia communities

CPR training close to your team.

Pulse Rise serves individuals, families, and organizations in these Virginia communities, with hands-on CPR, First Aid, and AED training.

Looking for a class for yourself or your family? Ask about course options and upcoming availability. For workplaces, schools, childcare centers, churches, and community groups, ask about training at your location.

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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.

Students practicing CPR on a training manikin in a classroom

Engaging scenarios, feedback manikins, AED trainers, and guided repetition turn information into action.

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Recognize

Learn to identify emergencies and take decisive first steps.

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Respond

Practice CPR, AED operation, and first aid with realistic scenarios.

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Remember

Leave with a clear reference guide and skills you can recall under pressure.

News & Stories

Community voices. Practical preparation.

Watch selected local podcast episodes and explore community conversations with James.

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Podcast/Video

Watch selected Pulse Rise Podcast episodes with James, featuring local sports, athletes, and community conversations on YouTube.

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Corporate & 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.

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Request training

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.

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Organization training

Share your team size, location, course needs, and preferred date for a quote.

Request a group quote

For reliable follow-up, submit a training request online.