AHA-approved courses for individuals and organizations. Confidence isn't a bonus — it's the curriculum.
Not sure which course you need? If your employer requires certification, please verify whether you need Heartsaver (general public & workplaces) or BLS (healthcare professionals) before booking. Questions? Call 614.967.0402.
AHA Heartsaver certification for individuals, workplaces, and anyone who wants real confidence — not just a card.
AHA BLS certification for nurses, home health aides, firefighters, and all healthcare professionals requiring employer certification.
Hands-on CPR, AED, and First Aid for childcare professionals. Meets Ohio licensing requirements.
Custom training for schools, nonprofits, homeless shelters, community organizations, and businesses.
Vital Response Institute™ delivers AHA-approved CPR, AED, First Aid, and BLS training with one critical difference: we train how to stay calm, think clearly, and act decisively when adrenaline hits.
Because skills fail when panic takes over — and emergencies don't wait for confidence to show up later.
Our model combines real-world simulation, reflective practice, and practical repetition so calm becomes instinct — not effort.
Participants learn to regulate stress, stay focused, and lead when it matters most — not just recite steps from memory.
Preparedness should not depend on privilege. We partner with schools, shelters, and organizations to make lifesaving education accessible where it's needed most.
Not just people who need a card on file. For anyone who wants to be the person who knows what to do when every second counts.
Aviyah is the founder and lead instructor of Vital Response Institute™ — an organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed lifesaving education.
With a background in emergency response and a deep focus on composure under pressure, her instruction goes beyond procedure. Her approach blends technical precision with clarity, calm, and confidence — so participants don't just know what to do, they can actually do it when it counts.
Every Vital Response session is designed to build capability, presence, and trust in moments where seconds matter.
Whether you're an individual looking for certification or an organization building a culture of readiness — we're ready when you are.