Empowering the vail valley with life-saving skills
Welcome to The CPR Academy, your premier provider of Red Cross-certified training in the Vail Valley. We don't just teach from a manual—our team draws on years of real-world emergency response experience to provide practical insights you won't find in a standard classroom. Specializing in high-quality CPR, AED, and First Aid, we offer a curriculum specifically designed to support our local outdoor tour guides, businesses, and families. Our mission is to bridge the gap between professional medical services and our community, giving you the confidence and technical skills to act decisively when every second counts.
What makes us different?
The CPR Academy doesn’t just provide a certification; we provide a training experience built around your specific needs and the unique environment of the Vail Valley. Here is how we stand apart:
- We Come to You: Forget the hassle of commuting to a rigid classroom. We bring our high-fidelity equipment directly to your office, trailhead, or living room.
- Deep Clinical and Field Knowledge: Our Red Cross-certified instructors bring years of actual emergency response experience to every session.
- Flexible Scheduling & Class Sizes: Whether you need a 1-on-1 private session or a large group certification for an entire guide service, we accommodate your scale.
- Competitive Pricing: We believe life-saving skills should be accessible. We offer transparent, competitive rates and specialized group discounts for local businesses and outdoor organizations.
Our story
The CPR Academy was born on the river and in the field. After years of working as a fly fishing guide, I realized that while certification is a professional requirement, finding high-quality training that fits a guide's grueling schedule was often a challenge. Having personally navigated countless medical emergencies in remote areas, I saw firsthand that when help is miles away, the right training changes everything. I founded The CPR Academy to bridge that gap, offering an affordable, easy-to-access option for the Vail Valley community that combines elite Red Cross standards with the practical reality of life in the mountains.
Who we serve
We are dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the Vail Valley community. Our training is ideal for:
- Outdoor Tour Guides and Services
- Local Businesses and Employees
- Families and Individuals
- Schools and Community Organizations
We understand your concerns when choosing a provider such as scheduling that works with your schedule, and quality instruction that prepares you for real-world scenarios. We address these by offering mobile on-site training, flexible scheduling, and instructors with years of emergency response experience.
"The CPR Academy provided our team with invaluable training that was both informative and engaging. Their real-world experience made all the difference!"
- Sarah J., Local Business Owner