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 Ohio CPR Certs is a locally owned training center in Columbus, Ohio and is a proud provider of American Red Cross and American Heart Association training programs! Certifications are offered in BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers, community member certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED, train-the-trainer Instructor Courses and Red Cross Babysitter’s Training. Most courses are offered in a Blended Learning format where your initial learning is done online at your own pace, then you complete an in person skill session with an instructor to finish your training!

Ohio CPR Certs conducts onsite Group/Workplace Training sessions for those that need us to come to you! If you want to get your entire staff trained to save a life - let us help you! We bring all of the equipment and the instructors - you just provide the space and the students who are ready to learn some new skills. Contact us for special Workplace/Group Training prices.

Ohio CPR Certs is Central Ohio’s leading distributors of Automated External Defibrillators (AED), placing lifesaving devices where you need them the most!

Red Cross & American Heart Training Provider

Ohio CPR Certs is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider. That means we are certified and experienced Instructors and we teach official American Red Cross courses. The Red Cross curriculum that we use is the most up-to-date material, is consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC, and is OHSA compliant. Upon completion of the class, you receive an American Red Cross certificate! Ohio CPR Certs is also an American Heart Association (AHA) training provider and can provide group/workplace training using American Heart Association (AHA) courses and certifications.

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Meet the Team

  • Evan Derr, EMT

    Founder & Principal Instructor

    A licensed EMT in Ohio and a professional event manager, Evan is an American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (IT) and AHA Instructor with over a decade of CPR teaching experience. He also handles AED sales and service consultations.

  • Chelsea Derr, RN/BSN, CPN

    Founder & Principal Instructor

    With 10+ years of pediatric healthcare experience in the hospital setting, Chelsea is an RN/BSN, a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), certified in PALS, and is an American Red Cross instructor. Chelsea is our lead babysitting instructor.

  • Faye T., JD

    Lead Hilliard Instructor

    A project manager by day, Faye is a certified Red Cross and American Heart Instructor with more than 20 years of teaching and volunteering experience with the non-profit organization.

  • Sharon G., RN/BSN, MSA

    Lead Instructor Trainer (IT)

    After 20 years of healthcare experience at Grant Medical Center, Sharon has spent the last 15+ years as a healthcare risk manager. Sharon is a certified Instructor Trainer for the Red Cross.

  • Stasia L.

    Lead Westerville Instructor

    A former EMT and a seasoned educator for Westerville City Schools, Stasia is a longtime Red Cross First Aid volunteer and a certified American Red Cross instructor.

  • Kim T., RN/BSN, MBA

    Lead Clintonville Instructor

    Kim is quality assurance/performance manager by day, and an American Red Cross instructor by night. Kim is also a licensed nurse and a US Army veteran.

  • Catherine L, RN/BSN

    Lead Canal Winchester Instructor

    Catherine is an RN/BSN, working in an in-patient Ortho unit at a local hospital. Catherine is a certified American Red Cross Instructor.