Mobile CPR & First Aid Instruction Since 1985
About Us
Dummies on the Run has been teaching CPR and first aid in Michigan since 1985.
Founded by a critical care nurse/paramedic who believed lifesaving skills should be accessible to everyone, we've spent 40 years bringing friendly, hands-on instruction to child care centers, workplaces, schools, and kitchen tables across the region.
Jerry Buffman
Founder & Instructor
Jerry spent her career as a nurse/paramedic, working in emergency & pediatric emergency at University of Michigan, critical care & coronary care in Anchorage, and the regional Burn Unit in Seattle.
Jerry started Dummies on the Run in 1985 with a simple idea: that small, friendly, accessible classes could reach the people that big institutional training never did. She still teaches every class herself.
Critical Care Nurse / Paramedic / ECSI Instructor
Lisa
Scheduling & Certifications
Lisa handles the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly: scheduling classes, issuing certification cards, and answering your questions before and after class. She's your first point of contact and happy to help.
She is a successful entrepreneur in her own right, having started a kid's swim school and a wonderful Scone business called "SconaLisa".
What Makes A Dummies on the Run Class Different
Friendly Classes
No intimidating instructors. Relaxed, interactive classes.
Understand The Why
We don't just tell you what to do. We want you understand why it works. That's what makes knowledge stick when it counts.
Current & Realistic
Content reflects current guidelines. Narcan and AED training are included in every class at no extra charge.
For Everyone
From child care centers to kitchen tables. Certification or no certification. In person or online. We meet you where you are.
