Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) courses cover step-by-step and simulated proper rescue skills through chest compression and breathing techniques.

Instructors: Sandy Shaw, EMT & Jamil Wilkins, EMT
Please follow the instructions below to sign up for the class. If you have any specific course questions, please refer them to the course instructor. We update this page continually so please check back often.
If you would like to be notified about upcoming CPR trainings, please e-mail training@hobokenems.com.
CLASS OPTIONS
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FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPR: This course is ideal for community groups, new parents, grandparent, babysitters, and others who are interested in learning how to save a life and do not require a CPR card. Do not take this class if you wish to join the ambulance corps. This course covers Adult, Child and Infant CPR + Choking.
- BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: This course is designed for healthcare professionals and is required for anyone interested in becoming a member of the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The course includes CPR, AED, and healthcare provide specific skills like bag valve mask and 2-rescuer CPR. You can also take this course if you require a CPR card for employment, other volunteering, etc.
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Pet First Aid and CPR: For Dog and Cat Owners.
- This course provides a two year certification and includes learning how to:
- Monitoring your pet
- Illnesses
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Injuries
- Poisoning
- Allergic Reactions
- Respiratory Emergencies
- This course provides a two year certification and includes learning how to:
All skills are done on stuffed animals provided by instructor in class.
CLASSES SCHEDULE
Class: BLS For Health Care Providers Class
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Class Cost: $100 per person
Registration/Contact: Text Instructor Sandy @917-299-4308 for registration information
Class: Family & Friends CPR
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Class Cost: $100 per person
Registration/Contact: Text Instructor Sandy @917-299-4308 for registration information.
CLass: Pet First Aid and CPR
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 10am-1:00pm
Class Cost: $100 per person
Registration/Contact: Text Instructor Sandy @917-299-4308 for registration information
**DISCLAIMER: ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY 3rd PARTY APPROVED VENDORS AND DO NOT REPRESENT HOBOKEN VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS.**8
