The Affordable Way to Protect Your Loved Ones – No Certification Card Required
What if you could learn complete, professional-grade CPR skills—the same techniques that save thousands of lives every year—for less than the cost of taking your family to the movies? What if you could protect everyone you love without spending hundreds of dollars on certification you don’t need for work?
Welcome to Family & Friends CPR at Pulse CPR School in Martinez, GA—where life-saving education meets affordability.
For just $39, you can master adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief taught by expert American Heart Association instructors. You’ll receive the exact same quality training as certified courses—you just won’t get a certification card registered with AHA national headquarters because you’re learning for personal knowledge, not job requirements.
What is Family & Friends CPR? The Best-Kept Secret in Life-Saving Education
The Simple Truth About CPR Training
Here’s what most people don’t understand: There are two reasons to take CPR training.
- For employment – You need an official certification card registered with the American Heart Association to meet job requirements
- For life – You want to know how to save your family, friends, and neighbors in an emergency
If you fall into category #2, Family & Friends CPR is exactly what you need—and it costs a fraction of certified courses.
What Makes Family & Friends CPR Different?
The Family & Friends CPR Course uses the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with maximum hands-on CPR practice time and improves learning and retention. You’ll learn in a dynamic group environment with feedback from certified instructors using the same professional equipment and teaching methods as any other course.
The ONLY difference: You don’t receive a certification card registered with the American Heart Association national headquarters. That’s it. Everything else—the instruction, the practice, the knowledge—is identical.
Who Should Take Family & Friends CPR?
This course is perfect for:
👶 New Parents & Expecting Parents
- Learn infant CPR before your baby arrives
- Understand choking relief for babies and toddlers
- Gain confidence protecting your newborn
- Sleep better knowing you’re prepared
- Train both parents together affordably
👵 Grandparents & Caregivers
- Protect grandchildren during babysitting
- Stay current on modern CPR techniques
- Be the calm, confident adult in emergencies
- Reduce anxiety when caring for little ones
🎓 Teens & Babysitters
- Essential skills for responsible babysitting
- Great for middle school and high school students
- Build resume/college applications with life skills
- Earn parents’ trust and higher babysitting rates
- Perfect for Scout merit badges or service projects
🏡 Neighborhood Groups
- Organize community safety training
- HOA or condo association meetings
- Block parties with a purpose
- Civic organizations and clubs
- Make your neighborhood safer together
👨👩👧 Entire Families
- This is the game-changer: At $39 per person, you can train your whole family!
- Parents, teens, and grandparents all learn together
- Build family preparedness as a unit
- Create shared knowledge and confidence
- Cost-effective way to protect everyone
💼 Workplace Wellness Programs
- Team-building with life-saving purpose
- Improve workplace safety culture
- Cost-effective employee benefit
- No certification card means lower cost per employee
📚 Schools, Churches & Community Groups
- PTA/PTO meetings with meaningful content
- Youth group activities
- Sunday school teacher training
- Book club or social group gatherings
- Affordable large-group training
💰 Budget-Conscious Learners
- Want complete CPR knowledge without certification costs
- Don’t need certification for employment
- Prioritize learning over paperwork
- Smart consumers who recognize value
What You’ll Learn in Family & Friends CPR: Complete Life-Saving Skills
Comprehensive Training Covers Everything
When you take Family & Friends CPR at Pulse CPR School, you receive complete instruction in:
1. Adult Hands-Only CPR
- When to use it: Sudden cardiac arrest in teens and adults
- Proper hand placement on the chest
- Compression depth and rate (100-120 per minute)
- How to continue until help arrives
- No mouth-to-mouth required for Hands-Only technique
2. Adult CPR with Rescue Breaths
- Traditional CPR technique with chest compressions and breaths
- 30 compressions to 2 breaths ratio
- Proper airway opening technique
- Effective rescue breathing methods
- When to use breaths vs. Hands-Only
3. Child CPR with Breaths
- Age-appropriate techniques for children (1-8 years old)
- Modified compression depth for smaller bodies
- One-hand vs. two-hand technique
- Rescue breathing for children
- Recognizing pediatric cardiac arrest
4. Infant CPR
- Critical for parents and caregivers
- Two-finger compression technique for babies under 1 year
- Proper positioning of infant during CPR
- Gentle rescue breaths for tiny airways
- Recognizing infant distress signs
5. AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Use
- How to operate an AED confidently
- Adult pad placement
- Pediatric pad placement for children
- When AED is appropriate
- Following AED voice prompts
- AEDs are found everywhere: malls, airports, gyms, schools, businesses
6. Choking Relief for All Ages
- Adult choking: Heimlich maneuver/abdominal thrusts
- Child choking: Age-appropriate techniques
- Infant choking: Back blows and chest thrusts
- Recognizing severe vs. mild airway obstruction
- What to do if victim becomes unconscious
- Self-rescue techniques if you’re alone and choking
The Practice-While-Watching Advantage
The American Heart Association’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique allows participants to practice on a CPR training manikin while skills are demonstrated in the course video. This means more hands-on practice time than traditional lecture-based courses.
You’re not just watching demonstrations—you’re doing CPR dozens of times during the course, building muscle memory and confidence.
Why CPR Knowledge Matters: The Statistics That Should Wake Everyone Up
The Harsh Reality of Cardiac Arrest
Over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States, and the survival rate depends entirely on immediate bystander action.
Here are the facts every person should know:
🏠 70% of Cardiac Arrests Happen at Home
Approximately 70% of cardiac arrests occur at home, while the remaining 30% happen in public settings. This means when someone has a cardiac arrest, it’s most likely happening in front of family members.
Think about that: The person you’d be saving isn’t a stranger—it’s your spouse, parent, child, or grandchild.
⏰ Every Second Counts
- Brain damage begins in 4-6 minutes without oxygen
- Death can occur within 10 minutes without intervention
- Average EMS response time is 7-8 minutes in many areas
- Immediate CPR doubles or triples survival rates
🤝 Most People Don’t Receive CPR
In North America, bystanders initiate CPR just 39% to 44% of the time. That means more than half of cardiac arrest victims die without anyone attempting to help them.
Why? Because people don’t know what to do. They’re afraid. They’ve never been trained.
You can change that statistic for your family.
💪 CPR Training Breaks Down Barriers
CPR training enhances the likelihood that a bystander will perform CPR during an emergency by boosting confidence, improving awareness, and reducing psychological barriers. Trained individuals feel more prepared and capable of performing CPR correctly, which diminishes fears of causing harm or doing something wrong.
After taking Family & Friends CPR, you won’t freeze in panic—you’ll act with confidence because you’ve practiced these skills.
🚨 AEDs Dramatically Improve Survival
When AEDs are available and used promptly, the survival rate increases by as much as 50% to 70%. Learning AED use is a critical component of Family & Friends CPR.
AEDs are everywhere—grocery stores, airports, schools, gyms, malls. Knowing how to use one could save a life this week.
Real-World Scenarios: When Family & Friends CPR Makes the Difference
Imagine These Situations
Scenario 1: Family Dinner Emergency
Your father-in-law is enjoying dinner when he suddenly clutches his chest and collapses. While your spouse calls 911, you immediately begin CPR—chest compressions at the correct depth and rate, just as you practiced in your Family & Friends CPR class. You continue until paramedics arrive 8 minutes later. Your quick action kept blood flowing to his brain during those critical minutes.
Scenario 2: Choking Toddler
You’re babysitting your grandchildren when your 2-year-old grandson starts choking on a grape. His face turns red, then blue. Instead of panicking, you remember your training. You position him properly and deliver back blows and chest thrusts exactly as taught. The grape dislodges. He coughs, cries, and breathes normally. Crisis averted.
Scenario 3: Community Hero
You’re at the grocery store when an elderly woman collapses in the checkout line. People gather, confused and frightened. You step forward calmly, check for responsiveness, direct someone to call 911 and get the AED, and begin CPR. The store’s AED delivers a shock. When paramedics arrive, she has a pulse. You saved a stranger’s life in aisle 7.
Scenario 4: Youth Sports Emergency
Your teenager is at soccer practice when a player collapses on the field. The coach is CPR-certified, but you are too—thanks to the Family & Friends CPR class you took together as a family. You assist while other parents stand frozen. The player recovers. Your teen witnesses firsthand that CPR skills matter and feels proud of being prepared.
Scenario 5: Teenage Babysitter Confidence
Your 14-year-old daughter wants to babysit to earn money. After completing Family & Friends CPR training, she’s confident caring for the neighbor’s infant and toddlers. When the baby begins choking on a toy piece, she doesn’t panic—she performs infant choking relief exactly as taught. The parents are grateful and recommend her to other families. Her training becomes both a life-saving skill and a competitive advantage.
These aren’t hypotheticals—these situations happen every single day across America. The question is: Will you be prepared?
Why Choose Pulse CPR School for Family & Friends CPR?
Located Conveniently in Martinez, GA (Augusta Area)
Pulse CPR School 110 Davis Rd, Suite 18 Martinez, GA 30907 (706) 901-7277
Just minutes from Augusta, Evans, and Columbia County—easy access for families throughout the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area).
Expert American Heart Association Instructors
Your Family & Friends CPR class is taught by certified AHA instructors with real-world emergency response experience. They make learning:
- Engaging and interactive – not boring lectures
- Clear and accessible – no medical jargon
- Confidence-building – you’ll leave feeling prepared
- Fun and memorable – techniques that stick with you
Professional Equipment & Facilities
- Multiple CPR training manikins for extensive hands-on practice
- Infant, child, and adult manikins for age-specific training
- AED training devices to build real-world skills
- Comfortable classroom environment
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
Flexible Scheduling
Check pulsecprschool.com/classes/family-friends-cpr for available dates and times that work for your family’s schedule.
Can’t find a time that works? Call (706) 901-7277 to discuss options for:
- Private family sessions
- Group scheduling for neighborhoods, churches, or organizations
- Custom timing for your convenience
Unbeatable Value: $39
Let’s be honest about the cost comparison:
- Certified Heartsaver CPR/AED: $59
- Certified BLS Provider: $69
- Other training centers: $70-$120+
Family & Friends CPR: Just $39
If you don’t need certification for work, why pay more? You receive the same instruction, same practice, same life-saving knowledge—just without the certification card and AHA registration.
Example family savings:
- Family of 4 (2 parents + 2 teens) getting certified: $236-$280
- Same family taking Family & Friends CPR: $156
- Savings: $80-$124 that can go toward other family needs
How Family & Friends CPR Training Works at Pulse CPR School
Simple, Straightforward Process
Step 1: Register Online or Call
- Visit https://pulsecprschool.com/classes/family-friends-cpr/
- Select available date/time
- Complete registration for $39 per person
- Or call (706) 901-7277 to register by phone
Step 2: Attend Your Class
- Arrive at Pulse CPR School in Martinez
- Bring photo ID and comfortable clothing
- Plan for approximately 2-3 hours of engaging instruction
- No prior knowledge or experience required
Step 3: Learn by Doing
- Watch demonstration videos showing proper techniques
- Practice on professional manikins immediately
- Receive instructor feedback and correction
- Practice multiple scenarios and situations
- Ask questions and get expert answers
Step 4: Leave Confident & Prepared
- Walk out with complete CPR knowledge
- Feel confident you can respond in emergencies
- Receive course materials for ongoing reference
- Share your knowledge with family and friends
- Sleep better knowing you’re prepared
Note: Family & Friends CPR is for learning purposes and does not provide a course completion card. If you need certification for employment, explore other courses at pulsecprschool.com/classes.
Who Should Consider Certified CPR Instead?
When Certification IS Required
While Family & Friends CPR is perfect for personal learning, you’ll need official certification if you work in:
Healthcare & Medical:
- Nurses, doctors, medical assistants
- Dental professionals
- Home health aides
- Pharmacy technicians
Education:
- Teachers and substitutes
- School administrators
- Coaches and athletic trainers
Childcare:
- Daycare providers
- Preschool teachers
- Nannies and au pairs
Fitness & Recreation:
- Personal trainers
- Lifeguards
- Camp counselors
Other Professions:
- Security officers
- Flight attendants
- Construction supervisors
For these careers, check out:
- BLS Provider Certification ($69) – pulsecprschool.com/classes/bls-cpr-aed
- Heartsaver CPR/AED ($59) – pulsecprschool.com/classes
Pulse CPR School offers all certification levels—but if you don’t need the card for work, save money with Family & Friends CPR!
Frequently Asked Questions About Family & Friends CPR
Is this “real” CPR training?
Absolutely! The course is taught by AHA Instructors using the same research-proven practice-while-watching technique as certified courses. You learn identical skills—the only difference is no certification card.
Why doesn’t it include a certification card?
The certification card is specifically for people who need to prove their training for employment. Since Family & Friends CPR is designed for personal knowledge, it doesn’t include the administrative costs of AHA national registration—making it much more affordable.
Will I really learn enough to save a life?
Yes! You’ll master adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief. The practice-while-watching technique provides maximum hands-on practice time, ensuring you’re truly prepared.
Can I take this with my family?
Highly recommended! This is one of the best family activities you can do. Training together means everyone knows what to do in emergencies, and at $39 per person, it’s affordable for whole families.
What’s the age requirement?
The course is ideal for teens and adults. Middle school and high school students are perfect candidates, especially if they babysit.
How long does the class take?
Plan for approximately 2-3 hours. The exact duration depends on class size and questions, but instructors keep the pace engaging and efficient.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just bring a photo ID and wear comfortable clothing you can move and kneel in. All training materials and equipment are provided.
What if I want certification later?
You can always take a certified course later if your circumstances change. Your Family & Friends CPR knowledge will give you a head start, making certification courses easier.
Can groups get special pricing?
Yes! Pulse CPR School offers group rates for:
- Neighborhoods and HOAs
- Churches and civic organizations
- PTA/PTO groups
- Extended families
- Book clubs and social groups
Call (706) 901-7277) to discuss group pricing and custom scheduling.
Is there an age limit for participants?
The course is designed for teens and adults. Very young children wouldn’t benefit from the training, but older kids (12+) and teens are excellent candidates, especially babysitters.
What happens if I miss the class?
Contact Pulse CPR School as soon as possible. They’ll work with you to reschedule for another available session.
Can I retake the class for a refresher?
Skills can fade over time. Many people retake Family & Friends CPR every year or two to stay sharp. At just $39, it’s affordable ongoing education.
Beyond Your Family: The Ripple Effect of CPR Training
Building a Safer Community
When you take Family & Friends CPR, you’re not just protecting your family—you’re making your entire community safer.
Widespread CPR knowledge within a community enhances overall safety, creating environments where people can rely on each other in emergencies.
The Multiplier Effect
- You get trained for $39
- You tell friends and family about your experience
- They get trained too because it’s affordable and valuable
- Your neighborhood becomes safer with multiple trained responders
- Survival rates improve when more people know CPR
- Children see adults taking training seriously and value life-saving skills
- The culture shifts from helplessness to preparedness
Imagine if every household on your street had at least one person trained in CPR. How much safer would your community be?
Breaking Down Economic Barriers
Studies have shown that factors such as race, socioeconomic status, and geographic location influence the likelihood of receiving CPR, with individuals in lower-income neighborhoods less likely to receive bystander CPR.
Family & Friends CPR helps solve this problem. At just $39, life-saving education becomes accessible to families who might not be able to afford $70-$120 certified courses they don’t need for work.
Everyone deserves to protect their loved ones, regardless of income. Pulse CPR School’s affordable Family & Friends option makes that possible.
Special Opportunities & Creative Uses
Host a Family & Friends CPR Party
Turn CPR training into a memorable social event:
- Neighborhood block party with life-saving purpose
- Baby shower activity for expecting parents and grandparents-to-be
- Teen birthday party that’s fun AND meaningful
- Church small group combining fellowship with preparedness
- Multi-generational family reunion where everyone learns together
- Girl Scout or Boy Scout troop meeting merit badge requirements
Contact Pulse CPR School at (706) 901-7277 to arrange group training with special scheduling.
Corporate Team Building on a Budget
Family & Friends CPR makes excellent affordable corporate training:
- Small business teams building skills together
- Startup companies prioritizing employee safety without big budgets
- Non-profit organizations with limited training funds
- Volunteer groups preparing for community service
- Retail teams wanting safety skills without certification requirements
School & Youth Programs
Perfect for educational settings:
- Health class curriculum for high schools
- Life skills training for middle schools
- Homeschool co-op activities
- Youth group programs at churches
- After-school enrichment programs
- Summer camp staff preparation (note: official certification may be required for counselors)
Gift Giving with Purpose
Family & Friends CPR training makes a meaningful gift:
- New parent gift – Better than another onesie set
- Grandparent gift – Peace of mind caring for grandkids
- Teen driver gift – Essential skills along with car keys
- “Experience gift” for people who have everything
- Anniversary gift – Protecting each other is the ultimate love language
- Graduation gift – Practical skills for independent living
Purchase gift certificates by calling (706) 901-7277).
Take Action Today: Protect the People You Love
The Question That Matters
If someone you love had a cardiac arrest right now, could you save them?
If the honest answer is “no” or “I don’t know,” then today is the day to change that.
The Investment That Pays Forever
For $39 and 2-3 hours, you gain skills that last a lifetime:
- Confidence in emergencies
- Knowledge to protect your family
- Ability to help neighbors and strangers
- Peace of mind knowing you’re prepared
- Leadership capabilities in crisis situations
Compare that to:
- Movie tickets for a family: $50-$80 (2 hours of entertainment, forgotten by tomorrow)
- Dinner out: $60-$100 (satisfies hunger for one evening)
- Video game: $60 (hours of entertainment with zero real-world value)
Family & Friends CPR: $39 per person for life-saving skills that matter forever.
Don’t Wait for an Emergency
Every day you delay is another day you’re unprepared. Over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals annually in the United States—that’s almost 1,000 per day.
One of those could happen in your home, at your workplace, or in your community this week.
Register Now
Online Registration (Easy & Fast): Visit https://pulsecprschool.com/classes/family-friends-cpr/
- View available dates and times
- Select number of participants
- Complete secure online registration
- Receive confirmation instantly
Phone Registration: Call (706) 901-7277)
- Speak with Pulse CPR School staff
- Ask questions about the course
- Schedule your preferred date/time
- Arrange group or family training
- Discuss special requests
Location: Pulse CPR School 110 Davis Rd, Suite 18 Martinez, GA 30907 (Serving Augusta, Evans, Columbia County, and the CSRA)
What Graduates Say About Family & Friends CPR
Life-Changing Knowledge
“I took Family & Friends CPR before my first grandchild was born. Three months later, he started choking during a family dinner. I knew exactly what to do. That $39 saved my grandson’s life.” – Linda M., Augusta grandmother
“My teenager wanted to babysit, but I was nervous. After we took the Family & Friends CPR class together at Pulse CPR School, I felt confident letting her care for neighbor kids. The parents love that she’s trained, and she charges more because of it!” – Jennifer R., Evans mom
“Our entire neighborhood HOA did Family & Friends CPR together. Now we have 15 trained responders on our street. It’s incredible knowing so many people can help if something happens.” – Marcus T., Martinez resident
“I’ve been putting off CPR training for years because of the cost. When I discovered Family & Friends CPR for $39, I had no excuse. Best decision I’ve made. The instructor at Pulse CPR made it easy and actually fun.” – David K., Augusta teacher
“As a college student on a tight budget, I couldn’t afford regular certification classes. Family & Friends CPR was perfect—I learned everything I needed to protect my younger siblings when I’m home, and it only cost $39. The hands-on practice made me actually confident I could do it.” – Aisha W., Augusta University student
The Bottom Line: Value You Can’t Ignore
What You Get for $39
✅ Expert instruction from certified AHA instructors ✅ Adult CPR – Hands-Only and with breaths ✅ Child CPR – Age-appropriate techniques ✅ Infant CPR – Critical for parents and caregivers ✅ AED training – Confidence using automated defibrillators ✅ Choking relief – All age groups from infants to adults ✅ Hands-on practice – Dozens of compressions on real manikins ✅ Course materials – Reference guides for ongoing learning ✅ Small class sizes – Personalized attention from instructors ✅ 2-3 hours – Efficient, comprehensive training ✅ Lifetime knowledge – Skills you’ll carry forever
What You DON’T Get
❌ Certification card registered with AHA national headquarters ❌ Proof for employer job requirements
If you don’t need those things, you’re saving $20-$80+ compared to certified courses while getting identical training.
Conclusion: Make Today the Day You Become Prepared
The Uncomfortable Truth
No one wants to think about their child choking, their parent having a heart attack, or witnessing a stranger collapse in a store. It’s uncomfortable. It’s scary.
But ignoring these possibilities doesn’t make you safer—it makes you unprepared.
The Empowering Alternative
For less than $40 and a few hours of your time, you can transform from helpless bystander to confident responder. Learning CPR showcases responsibility towards others and reflects a commitment to the well-being of those around you, whether they’re family members, friends, colleagues, or even strangers.
Your Next Step Is Simple
- Visit pulsecprschool.com/classes/family-friends-cpr or call (706) 901-7277)
- Register for Family & Friends CPR – just $39
- Attend your class at Pulse CPR School in Martinez
- Learn life-saving skills in a supportive, hands-on environment
- Walk out confident you can protect the people you love
The Best Time to Learn CPR…
…was yesterday. The second-best time is right now.
Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you had these skills. Don’t let cost be the barrier—at $39, Family & Friends CPR removes every excuse.
Your family is worth it. Your community needs it. You can do this.
📍 Pulse CPR School 110 Davis Rd, Suite 18 Martinez, GA 30907
📞 (706) 901-7277
🌐 https://pulsecprschool.com/classes/family-friends-cpr/
💰 Just $39 – No certification card required
❤️ Life-saving skills – Priceless
Serving Augusta, Martinez, Evans, Columbia County, and the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) with affordable, expert CPR training that saves lives.
Ready to protect your loved ones? Register today.
