
When the moment matters most — will you know what to do?
AHA-certified CPR training taught by licensed paramedics & nurses — same-day eCard, small groups, real skills
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American Heart Association
Authorized CPR & BLS Provider
Same-Day Certification
Emailed in 24hrs
Paramedic & Nurse Instructors
Nationwide
Individual Manikins & AEDs
Since 2004
Small Group Classes
Employer Accepted
American Heart Association certifications are valid for 2 years only. Don't let your card lapse — especially if your employer, school, or license requires current certification.
Pro tip: We recommend renewing 30–60 days before your card expires to avoid any gap in coverage. If your card has already expired, no problem — we offer full recertification in one day.
Same-day AHA eCard. Full hands-on recertification in one class.
Starting at
$80
AHA BLS-CPR with AED
Getting CPR certified is fast, easy, and stress-free. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
Choose from BLS-CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen, or save with a bundle. We offer classes twice a week — pick the date that works for you.
Learn hands-on from licensed paramedic and nurse instructors. Every student gets their own manikin and AED trainer — small groups, real skills.
Walk out certified. Your official American Heart Association eCard is emailed within 24 hours — accepted by all employers and licensing boards nationwide.
Most courses take just 2–3.5 hours. You'll leave certified and confident.
Classes run twice a week — Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Reserve your spot before it fills up.
Evening Session
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Perfect for working professionals
Morning Session
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Great for weekends & families
Saturday, March 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM·1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee
Thursday, April 2, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM·1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee
Saturday, April 4, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM·1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee
Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM·1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM·1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM·1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee
We can come to your workplace, school, clinic, or facility anywhere in Leon County. Email or call to schedule a custom session.
Learn life-saving skills from a seasoned public safety professional with decades of real-world experience.

Founder & Lead BLS-CPR Instructor
Jeffrey Jacobs is the founder of J. Jacobs Public Safety Enterprise LLC and the lead BLS-CPR instructor for all Tallahassee certification classes. With over 20 years of public safety experience, Jeffrey has trained nearly 200,000 students in life-saving CPR, AED, and First Aid skills across Florida.
His teaching philosophy is simple: every student leaves confident, capable, and truly ready to respond in a real emergency — not just certified on paper. Jeffrey brings real-world first responder knowledge into every class, making complex skills approachable for everyone from healthcare professionals to first-time learners.
Real students. Real training. Real confidence. See what a hands-on BLS-CPR class looks like at J. Jacobs Public Safety.

Hands-on BLS-CPR training at our Tallahassee location

Instructor Jeffrey Jacobs demonstrating proper chest compression technique

Students practicing chest compressions and AED skills in class

Student mastering chest compression technique during hands-on CPR training

Students engaged in classroom instruction before hands-on CPR practice
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At J. Jacobs Public Safety, we provide live, hands-on CPR certification in Tallahassee — taught in a supportive, stress-free environment by licensed first responders.
We train healthcare professionals, teachers, coaches, childcare providers, new parents, construction teams, and everyday community members who want to be prepared when it matters most.
With over 20 years of instructional experience, our AHA-certified instructors deliver engaging, practical training designed for real-life emergencies — not just a certification card.
✔ First-time, renewal, and recertification courses
✔ All e-certifications emailed within 24 hours
✔ Individual manikins and AED trainers for every student
✔ Small-group, hands-on learning
We believe a safer community starts with prepared individuals.
Get trained and certified — and leave confident, capable, and ready to respond.
Enroll in CPR Training in Tallahassee Today.
Same-day American Heart Association certification. All classes include hands-on training with individual manikins and AED trainers.
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CPR & AED certification for teachers, coaches, parents & community members.
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Complete package including CPR, AED, and comprehensive first aid training for workplace and personal use.
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Standalone first aid certification covering emergency response & wound care.
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OSHA-compliant training for healthcare workers & workplace safety compliance.
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Maximize your training with a discounted bundle rate.
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Best value for most students
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Bundle pricing available when booking all courses together. Call 1.561.542.3715 to schedule.
We always certify you in one day
Questions about pricing? Call us at 1.561.542.3715
Length of courses: We make learning CPR easy and all classes are finished in one day. CPR and AED is about 2.5 hours. CPR, AED and First Aid is approx. 3.5 hours. Healthcare Provider BLS is just under 3 hours long.
We teach 2 times a week at our Tallahassee office, or we can travel to you.
All classes cover adult, child and infant CPR, how to use an AED and Heimlich maneuver choking skills. We make sure you really know how to do the skills so you can act appropriately and quickly and with confidence in a real emergency.
— be sure to select the Tallahassee location. If other dates or a private or large group class is needed, please email us at jjacobspsellc@outlook.com
AHA CPR, AED, BLS, Bloodborne Pathogens, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid courses — all in Tallahassee, FL.
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid — and for Healthcare Providers, the BLS certification.
and get certified fast and easy in Leon County.
Need a class ASAP or group class? Email us at jjacobspsellc@outlook.com and we will accommodate you at our office or at your own location.
Email: jjacobspsellc@outlook.com
JJPS CPR Tallahassee Phone: 1.561.542.3715
If you have questions, email us or call us to set up a convenient class at your own location. We can also do private, large or small group training classes at our office or at your own business, school, daycare, clinic, home or other facility.
1640 Metropolitan Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Everything you need to know about CPR certification validity, renewal, and what to expect in class.
All American Heart Association certifications are valid for 2 years from the date of completion. This applies to Heartsaver CPR & AED, CPR & First Aid, Healthcare Provider BLS, ACLS, and PALS. You will receive your AHA eCard by email within 24 hours of completing your class, and it will display your exact expiration date.
We recommend renewing 30–60 days before your certification expires to avoid any lapse in coverage — especially important for healthcare professionals, teachers, childcare workers, and fitness instructors whose employers require current certification. If your card has already expired, no problem — we offer full recertification courses that get you back up to date in one day.
The renewal course covers the same core skills as the initial certification, with updated AHA guidelines incorporated. There is no shortened "renewal-only" version — all students complete the full hands-on skills session to ensure competency. This ensures you leave with genuinely refreshed skills, not just a new card.
Absolutely not. Our classes are designed for everyone — from healthcare professionals to first-time learners with zero medical background. Our licensed first responder instructors break every skill down into simple, easy-to-follow steps. We practice each technique repeatedly until you feel confident. Most students are surprised by how straightforward and empowering the training is.
Yes — we always certify you in one day. Your AHA eCard is emailed to you within 24 hours of completing your class. There are no delays, no waiting for cards in the mail. You leave class certified and ready.
Heartsaver CPR & AED is designed for non-healthcare providers — teachers, coaches, parents, workplace employees, and community members. Healthcare Provider BLS is specifically for nurses, EMTs, doctors, medical students, and other clinical professionals. BLS includes two-rescuer CPR, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and team dynamics required in clinical settings. If you are unsure which course is right for you, call us at 1.561.542.3715 and we will help you choose.
Yes! We offer on-site group training at your business, school, daycare, clinic, or gym throughout Leon County and surrounding areas. Group classes are a great option for workplaces, healthcare teams, sports organizations, and community groups. Email us at jjacobspsellc@outlook.com or call 1.561.542.3715.
Yes. All certifications are issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), which is the gold standard accepted by hospitals, clinics, schools, daycares, gyms, and professional licensing boards nationwide — including Florida state requirements for healthcare and childcare workers.
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Real stories from healthcare professionals and community members who trained with us
Emergency Room Nurse
"I had been doing CPR the old way for years and didn't realize my technique was outdated. During a code blue, my team lead corrected me mid-resuscitation — embarrassing and dangerous. Thankfully another teacher stepped in. That moment shook me. I enrolled here the following week. The hands-on practice with individual mannequins made all the difference — I will never freeze again."
High School Teacher
"One of my students collapsed in my classroom from a cardiac event. I froze for a few seconds because I had taken a CPR class years ago but never felt truly prepared. Thankfully another teacher stepped in. That moment shook me. I enrolled here the following week. The hands-on practice with individual mannequins made all the difference — I will never freeze again."
Personal Trainer
"I needed ACLS and PALS recertification after a gap in employment. Other centers just ran me through slides and a quick skills check. Here, the instructors — actual paramedics — ran me through realistic megacode scenarios that exposed gaps in my drug dosing knowledge. I left genuinely sharper, not just recertified on paper."
Emergency Medical Technician
"I needed ACLS and PALS recertification after a gap in employment. Other centers just ran me through slides and a quick skills check. Here, the instructors — actual paramedics — ran me through realistic megacode scenarios that exposed gaps in my drug dosing knowledge. I left genuinely sharper, not just recertified on paper."
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Real reviews from healthcare professionals, teachers, parents, and community members who trained with us.
Based on 2,500+ reviews
Sarah Mitchell
Registered Nurse
Absolutely the best CPR training in Tallahassee. The instructors are real paramedics — not just people reading from a manual. I left feeling genuinely confident. Got my AHA eCard the same evening. Highly recommend to any healthcare professional.
Marcus Johnson
High School Teacher
Took the Heartsaver CPR & First Aid class on a Saturday morning. Done by noon, certified by evening. The small class size meant I actually got hands-on time with the mannequin — not just watching someone else do it. Worth every penny.
Dr. Emily Rodriguez
Pediatric Dentist
I've taken CPR courses at three different places over the years. This is by far the most thorough and professional. The Thursday evening class fit perfectly into my schedule. Instructor walked us through real emergency scenarios, not just textbook steps.
We come to your business, school, daycare, clinic, or facility and certify your entire team in one session — with AHA-certified instructors, all equipment included, and same-day eCards for every participant.
From small businesses to large healthcare systems — we customize every group session to fit your team's needs, schedule, and certification requirements.
Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, dental offices, and medical practices needing AHA BLS or ACLS recertification.
Offices, warehouses, construction sites, and any workplace required to maintain OSHA-compliant first aid readiness.
Teachers, coaches, staff, and student organizations who need CPR and AED certification for compliance or peace of mind.
Florida-licensed childcare providers required by state law to maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Personal trainers, coaches, and gym staff who need AED and CPR readiness to protect clients during workouts.
Public agencies, community organizations, churches, and non-profits training volunteers and staff for emergency readiness.
We handle all the logistics so your team can focus on learning — not planning.
On-site training at your facility anywhere in Leon County and surrounding areas.
Special per-person pricing for groups of 5 or more. Bigger groups save more.
Weekdays, evenings, or weekends — we work around your team's availability.
Every participant receives their official AHA certification within 24 hours.
We bring individual manikins, AED trainers, and all training materials.
Certifications accepted by all employers, licensing boards, and state agencies.
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