Villanueva CPR, Inc.

I was referred to Angelo from my manager. It was really good. Not until this class, i was able to connect the dots of acls to make it so very applicable in my clinical practice. the registration was easy. MWF classes only. Angelo was very responsive. Cash only btw! $ 200 for both acls/​bls! I got nice pen and two calendars! Easy to find location! Lotsa parking :) laminated card! Lastly, He didn’t misspell my name: D

I’ve been here before for my BLS renewal. Recently I came for ACLS/​BLS renewal combo. Might as well just get them both at the same time since I’m here. They have ACLS classes m/​w/​sat that start at 8:30 am. And I think BLS every morning that also start at 8:30. If you take the ACLS/​BLS it’s all intertwined in the ACLS class and you just take both tests at the end.
Angelo keeps things simple but is also thorough. Makes sure you learned everything so that you are prepared for a code situation in real life. He is also knowledgable and kind.
There’s free snacks and coffee that you can help yourself to throughout the class. It was difficult to reach him earlier in the morning, but it’s because he’s just busy teaching the class. It’s better to call in the afternoon if you need to. You can schedule and pay online too. The class the day I went was actually pretty packed with around 15 people. People from all over come to take his classes. ACLS $ 150 + BLS $ 50.

I did my BLS and ACLS, and found it to be a very good place to do both. Up to date info, equipment, clean, plenty of snacks and coffee, relaxed, fun atmosphere. Angelo is very knowledgeable and thorough, he prepares you for the test and to get you ready to function in real codes. Everything was relaxed. Remediation for wrong test questions until they are right. All in all, a great experience. This will be my «go to» place from now on.

Friendly people here. I was greeted and welcomed as if I were part of them. Instruction is very thorough. They even have snacks for their students and coffee!

Love Angelo! He takes a difficult subject and breaks it down to a non-​intimidating lesson plan with a humorous approach and easy to understand structure. Bonus is he has snacks, coffee, clean restroom and very reasonable prices. I don’t go anywhere else for my renewals.

I was in a quick search to find a place where I could complete my ACLS certification, and came across Villanueva CPR. Angelo, the instructor, was so helpful and very knowledgeable of all the material. I highly recommend getting your certifications here!

If you need any certifications, ACLS, BCLS, PALS, this is the place to be. Angelo is the best instructor. Even when I work out of state I come back here to get certified. He also provides refreshments such as coffee, tea, and protein bars. Angelo gives classes on weekends too.

I came to Angelo in a hurry for ACLS certification after receiving the recommendation from multiple coworkers.
First of all, this was the only Friday ACLS class I could find, and was about to give up hope. I went ahead and signed up online, and was surprised to receive an immediate email response from Angelo. He was incredibly accommodating, and that remained true even while taking the class.
He maintains a small class size (7 in mine), and provides snacks and drinks. He is very thorough, and leads the class in a manner that guarantees success. You not only learn, but the have the confidence to use what you learn. Most importantly, it was a totally stress-​free environment! I’ve never gone into a mega code feeling so relaxed and ready.
I would highly recommend Villanueva CPR, and will definitely be back!

I’m really disappointed. I’ve heard many good things about this place, but I’ve been attempting to «walk in» for 2 days now, and no one is here. I’ve tried calling both phone numbers and leaving messages, but I’ve had a call back. If the business is temporarily closed for some reason, it would be nice if there was some type of notice. Either on the door or on voicemail.

I highly recommend Villanueva CPR for your AHA classes! I took my CPR, ACLS & PALS classes from Angelo. He is very patient and doesn’t make you feel dumb if you have questions or need a little extra instruction in order to learn the material. I actually enjoyed the classes!

This a long overdue review for Villanueva CPR. This year is actually my third year to take my BLS and ACLS renewal classes at Villanueva CPR and will go back there again for my future renewals HANDS DOWN! Angelo is a great instructor and I did not have to struggle to understand what he was teaching. He has sufficient teaching materials, small sized classes, open to questions and clear with instructions.

Angelo is awesome! Straight to the point and the classes don’t take up your entire day, which is very nice if you are a working professional. I highly recommend :)

Best acls/​bls class. It’s affordable, in depth, and comprehensive. Its stress free. Angelo is an awesome teacher. I am definitely coming back here on my renewal.

Straight to the point! This is how everything is in this place. Angelo will make of your learning experience something fun and as I said before «straightforward».
I had a wonderful experience getting my BLS+ACLS certification the same day. Yes, the same day!
Thank you Angelo !

Angelo really drives home the key points of ACLS to make you an effective member of the code blue team. Great class; highly recommended!

I absolutely love this place. Angelo is friendly, funny, and he definitely knows his stuff. What I appreciate is He doesn’t waste your time with unnecessary information and gets straight to the point with the important details that count in a life and death situation. He makes learning fun and easy to remember. I will be coming back here again and again to get my recertification in PALS, BLS, and ACLS. If you want quality skills and practice that will last you a life time (unfortunately you gotta recert every 2 years) and don’t want to waste your whole darn day getting certified or recertified, then come here. He also laminates all the certification cards, how awesome is that? Now my cards will look perfect for all 2 years until I recert.

This review is more than two months overdue and I am so sorry for that Angelo! I say this because Angelo was so wonderful to help me out of a (pretty big) mess I got myself into. Long story short, I needed to get my ACLS renewed asap. I was unable to make it to his morning class, so he scheduled me in for early afternoon.
I was traveling from Venice and I ended up with a flat tire on the 405 South… around one-​thirty in the afternoon. Anyone who has lived in LA for any amount of time should know why I did not make it to the class on time. Even though Angelo had already left for the day (his office was closed by the time I arrived) he came back and allowed me to renew not only my ACLS but my BLS as well.
He was very hands on and extremely knowledgeable, which helped make our one on one class stress free.
As for the facilities, the equipment was all up to date, the rooms were clean and there was a TABLE! Anyone who has ever done CPR courses on the floor knows how big of a deal this is.
I highly recommend Villanueva CPR to all my fellow RNs :)

IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST HEIMLICH!
I am the office manager at the Integrative Wellness Center in Irvine. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of having Angelo train and certify our staff, myself included. It’s difficult to get out of the office, and Angelo was so accommodating, he brought all the equipment with him to our office for a private training session. He is the best trainer we have ever encountered and will definitely use him for our renewal cert as well!
Thank you Angelo!

Once again, I am truly satisfied with my certification experience at VillanuevaCPR! This time I did PALS for the first time and while it wasn’t easy because of the variation of med dosages and differences r/​t respiratory and shock problems, Angelo succeeded in helping me understand the concepts painlessly. I passed the test with a better score than I thought I’d get! He is an excellent instructor. I really appreciate how he reinforces the material after each video. It makes learning all the more easier. To top it off, the class is concise time-​wise. If you need a cert, definitely get it done here. You won’t regret it! Thanks again Angelo!

Another spot on through Unilocal.I needed to get my ACLS and found this place. Signing up process was easy via their website or you can call them up to schedule the class. Angelo contacted me via email the next day after I signed up for the class (signed up late the night before). Told me what I needed to bring to class.
Arrived to class and wasn’t sure what to expect from the facility. Angelo greeted me the moment I walked in (very nice. off to a good start). Signed in and was told to help myself to some coffee, beverages and snack (sweet, I forgot my coffee and snack at home). I wasn’t going to make it through the class without my coffee nor would I have the energy to do any chest compressions for the practical. The facility and mannequins were clean. (Yes bathroom too.)
Course was very informative. He explained everything very clearly and was medically knowledgable when he was asked questions even when they were unrelated to the course. The class was small so time rolled by so much faster. It helped that he was funny too. He took the time to explain proper technique and correct any student that needed the help. How effective would it be for taking the class and end up doing it all wrong in the real world?
I ended up renewing my BLS at the same time. Killed 2 birds with one stone. BLS is pretty much the foundation for ACLS, so why not get it over with too. He laminated all our cards before we left. That was nice.
I would definitely recommend this place to other people. If I need a PALS certification or renew my ALCS/​BLS, I’m going back here.