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About
Take Action CPR is a licensed training provider for the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and the American Safety & Health Institute. As active firefighters, paramedics and nurses, our health and safety instructors bring over 30 years of field experience to the classroom. Our instructors come directly to your location and deliver some of the most memorable safety training instruction that is available today. We have the latest and most sophisticated training equipment. Our training approach focuses heavily on teamwork when faced with a medical emergency. We specialize in certifying large groups and making First Aid/CPR/AED training affordable. We have developed and perfected teaching techniques that help our students remember their training during a real emergency. Safety training should be fun, so we never use boring videos. By the end of training, each and every student is equipped with the necessary skills to save a life. We hope to meet you soon!
-Bob McNellis
Take Action CPR Training
Lead Health and Safety Instructor
Overview
Hired 170 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
10 employees
13 years in business
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Services offered
Certification organization
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Red Cross (ARC)
American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Work location
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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166 reviews
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Andrea Y.
Oct 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a great experience with CPR Take Action. The emails were quick to respond and the trainer Sebastian was incredible. He educated us on his personal experiences which made us very comfortable in working with him. Thank you again!
Details: First aid training • American Red Cross (ARC) • We are 5 - 10 students • 18 - 22 years old • 23 - 30 years old • 31 - 40 years old • 41 - 50 years old • 51 - 60 years old • 61 or older • I do NOT have a deadline • My home, venue, etc.
CPR and First Aid Training
Christopher B.
Dec 27, 2025
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From Google
This was my second training with Take Action CPR, and it was even better than the first. Bob is incredibly knowledgable, and I walked away having learned so much, and had a lot of fun in the process!
Take Action CPR Training's reply
Christopher, thank you very much for the 5-star review! It was a pleasure having you in the CPR training. Stay safe out there! -Bob
Pamela L.
Dec 10, 2025
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From Google
Bob was the best CPR renewal weve ever had! Super practical and he made it fun for the office as well. Look forward to his renewal soon!
Take Action CPR Training's reply
Dr. Lu, thank you very much for the 5-star review! I really appreciate you having me out to facilitate your Basic Life Support training. I hope to see you all again in the future. Stay safe! -Bob
Rockord P.
Dec 9, 2025
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From Google
We had Bob as our instructor and our class was great he made class fun and made sure that we understood everything. Class was very informative and hands on. We look forward to having Bob as our instructor again.
Take Action CPR Training's reply
Thank you for having me out to facilitate your BLS refresher! It was great to meet everyone at the practice. See you all again in the future! Stay safe. -Bob
Tim B.
Nov 6, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
If you are looking to train your team in CPR, Firstaid, and AED, Take Action CPR does an incredible job at a great price.
Bob did an amazing job for our people!!!
Details: First aid training • Not applicable • We are 5 - 10 students • 23 - 30 years old • 51 - 60 years old • 31 - 40 years old • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
CPR and First Aid Training
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Robert Mcnellis
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is based on group size. Please contact us for more details.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Call or email Take Action CPR Training if you are interested in a safety training class. Tell us who you are, where you work/live, and how many students need training. We train the general public, healthcare professionals, and lay responders. Do you need CPR training? Perhaps CPR & First Aid training? Do you have an AED at your home/facility? Do you want to be trained in its operation? Once we know how many students need training, and what certification(s) you require, we will give you a detailed quote. If you have a large group of 20 or more students, we can handle it.
All certifications are delivered via email within 48 hours of cleared payment. Your certification is valid for two years. We bring all of the training equipment directly to your group. Even if you do not require certification, we can still come out and train you or your group! Approximately three months prior to your certification expiration date, we will reach out to arrange a re-certification class. This helps ensure that you are never rescuing a victim while your certification is expired.
Everyone, no matter what they do for a living, should be trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED operation. Please call or email us if you have any additional questions.
We look forward to training you!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Being licensed training providers requires a large time commitment for mandatory continuing education. CPR procedures are constantly evolving, and it is our duty to stay up on the most current methodology when it comes to delivering life saving training.
