Mobile CPR & First Aid Instruction Since 1985
CPR & First Aid Classes
Available in person, virtually, or hybrid throughout Michigan. At your location, on your schedule. All classes are taught by Jerry Buffman, a critical care nurse and paramedic with 40 years of teaching experience.
Who We Teach
Child Care & Adult Care Facilities
LARA-approved · In-Person and Virtual Options
Our most popular class for licensed facilities. Certification meets all Michigan LARA requirements for child care, adult care, and family home licensing. And, our cards now include the specific LARA-required wording for pediatric, adult, child and infant CPR and first aid.
Course Content Includes:
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CPR — adult, child & infant
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First aid — adult, child & infant
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Choking response
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Stroke & heart attack recognition
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Adapted rescue skills for disabled individuals
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AED & Narcan training included at no additional cost
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Employer billing available
ECSI Certified / LARA Approved / Recertification Every 2 Years
Workplaces & Organizations
Dental Offices, Schools, Universities, Small Businesses, Unions & More
CPR & First Aid can make any workplace safer! Whether you need certification for a dental office, a university department, or a union hall, we'll schedule a class at your location and keep it efficient and engaging — no all-day marathons.
Course Content Includes:
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CPR — adult, child & infant
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First aid — adult, child & infant
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Choking response
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Stroke & heart attack recognition
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Rescucitation protocol adapted to your work environment
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AED & Narcan training included at no additional cost
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Bloodborne pathogens (add-on or standalone)
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Employer billing available
On Site & Virtual Options Available
Community & Family Classes
Non-Certification Option Starting at $25 per person
Same comprehensive material, same great instruction. Community classes are the same content as our classic workplace CPR & First Aid, available at a more affordable price for people who don't need a certification card issued.
Perfect for families, new parents, neighbors, caregivers, and anyone who just wants to be prepared.
Course Content Includes:
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CPR & first aid essentials
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Choking response
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Stroke & heart attack recognition
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AED & Narcan training included at no additional cost
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Upgrade to certification within a year — just pay the difference
In Person & Virtual Options Available
Covered In Every Class
All classes (whether or not you are seeking certification) cover the same core content, and follow our unique approach. We want you to walk out the door empowered with the knowledge of what to do in the first 10 minutes of a medical emergency.
✓ CPR — adult, child & infant
✓ Compression-only CPR
✓ Rescue breathing
✓ Choking response
✓ Heart attack recognition
✓ Stroke recognition
✓ First aid essentials
✓ When to call 911
Add-Ons Available With Any Class
AED Training
Free
Hands-on training with an AED demo unit. Learn when and how to use a defibrillator with confidence. Available as an add-on to any class at no extra charge.
Narcan Training
Free
Learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer Narcan. We bring a demo trainer to every class. We'll also show you how to get Narcan mailed to you at no cost.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Available as a standalone class or add-on. Required for many licensed facilities. Separate charge applies. Ask us about scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people do you need for a group class?
Generally speaking, The more you have the less it costs - that said we can do just a few or very large numbers - cost will depend on how many you have and if it is virtual or in person; if we come to you, a factor will also be location. With Virtual CPR/FA classes, we can always add you to a class to give you the best price. Contact us to discuss your exact situation to see what would work best for you.
Do you have to be a business or organization to book a CPR/First Aid class?
Not at all. We love teaching classes for neighborhood groups, extended families, book clubs, faith communities, and anyone who just wants to feel prepared. If you can gather people together, in person or virtually, we can teach a class. Community classes start at $25 per person virtually (without certification). If it's just you looking to take a class, we can add you to a virtual or in person class we're already teaching. Contact us to learn more!
Can we schedule a virtual class and still get certified?
Yes! You can complete the class instruction virtually, then schedule a brief in-person skill check to demonstrate your CPR technique hands-on if you are required to do so by your employer (or you would like to). The skill check is separate from the class itself and typically takes just a few minutes. If you only need the knowledge and don't require a certification card, the virtual class alone is all you need.
I'm a new parent. Is this class right for me?
Absolutely. Learning infant & child CPR is one of the most important things a new parent can do, and our classes are designed to make it approachable rather than overwhelming.
How do virtual classes work?
Virtual classes are held live online with Jerry as your instructor (not a pre-recorded video!). If you need certification, you'll complete the class instruction virtually and then schedule a brief in-person skill check to demonstrate your CPR technique hands-on if your employer requires it. If you don't need a certification card, you can do a virtual class or we can come to you. Either way, you get the same instruction, the same content, and the same quality as an in-person class. You likely already have everything needed to complete the class around your house, even for the hands-on CPR demonstration. A pillow or stuffed animal can work! We focus on technique which is the same no matter what you use.
Ready to learn CPR + First Aid the friendly way?
Whether you run a child care center, manage a dental office, or just want your family to be prepared, we'll make it easy and fun! Classes are available in person and virtually.
Or not sure which class is for you? Lisa can help you figure out exactly what you need: certification requirements, scheduling, group rates, and everything in between.
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