Finish Strong CPR & Medical Training is an AHA Training Site aligned with the Training Center, Heart Start CPR in San Ramon, CA.
Florida's Leader in AHA BLS, ACLS, AND PALS CPR Certification
• Same-day Certification
• Recognized Nationwide
• Fast and Convenient
• Meets AHA Guidelines
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- 15,000+ Students Trained
- AHA, ARC & HSI Accredited National Certifications
- 500+ 5-Star Google Verified Reviews
- 99% Student Success Rate
- 25+ Years of Experience
Watch a Brief
2-Minute Video to Learn How Same-day AHA ACLS BLS PALS Certification Works:
* Official American Heart Association Curriculum
* Flexible & Convenient
* Renewal or Initial Certification
Get Your AHA Card in 3 Easy Steps
1
Pick Your Course
Choose BLS, ACLS, PALS or Heartsaver, then pick the Florida location and time that work for you.
2
Finish the Online Part
Work through the AHA HeartCode lessons at home, at your own pace, on a phone, tablet or computer.
3
Complete Your Skills Check
Visit our CPR station for a 30 to 60 minute hands-on session and receive your official AHA eCard the same day.
Choose Your AHA Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
($150.00 - $285.00)
For providers who respond to cardiac arrest, stroke and other cardiovascular emergencies.
- Option 1: AHA HeartCode online + in-person skills – $285
- Option 2: Skills session only (online part already done) – $150
Same-day AHA eCard
Open 7 days a week
Basic Life Support (BLS)
($90.00 - $120.00)
For nurses, EMS, medical assistants, dental teams and other healthcare staff.
- Option 1: AHA HeartCode online + in-person skills – $120
- Option 2: Skills session only (online part already done) – $90
Same-day AHA eCard
Open 7 days a week
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
($150.00 - $285.00)
For providers who care for seriously ill or injured infants and children.
- Option 1: AHA HeartCode online + in-person skills – $285
- Option 2: Skills session only (online part already done) – $150
Same-day AHA eCard
Open 7 days a week
Heartsaver CPR AED
($90.00 - $110.00)
For teachers, coaches, parents, fitness staff and workplace responders.
- Option 1: AHA HeartCode online + in-person skills
- Option 2: Skills session only (online part already done)
Same-day AHA eCard
Open 7 days a week
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
($95.00 - $120.00)
Adds first aid skills for bleeding, burns, allergic reactions and more.
- Option 1: AHA HeartCode online + in-person skills
- Option 2: Skills session only (online part already done)
Same-day AHA eCard
Open 7 days a week
Why Train With Finish Strong
AHA, ARC & HSI Accredited
Certification cards from nationally recognized programs that employers accept.
Hands-On Skills Practice
Practice on real manikins and AED trainers so you are ready to act when it counts.
Experienced EMS Instructors
Our team brings doctoral-level medical education and more than 50 years of combined EMS experience.
Open 7 Days a Week
Book a skills session on the day and time that fit your schedule.
Our Classes Are Available in 4 Florida Locations
Finish Strong CPR & Medical Training is an AHA Training Site aligned with the Training Center, Heart Start CPR in San Ramon, CA.
15,000+ Students Trained Across Florida
- 25+ years of experience
- AHA, ARC & HSI accredited
- Same-day AHA eCards
- Open 7 days a week
About Us
Finish Strong CPR & Medical Training was founded by Dr. Cori Russell and Alex Russell with a shared vision: to create a training center where every student leaves prepared—not just certified.
Combining experience in healthcare, education, and business leadership, they built Finish Strong around one belief: confidence, practical skills, and high-quality instruction save lives.
Today, Finish Strong is powered by a growing team of instructors dedicated to strengthening communities through exceptional emergency preparedness education.
Finish Strong CPR & Medical at a Glance
The numbers behind our training.
4 Florida Locations
25+ Years of Experience
15,000+ Students Trained
500+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Moments From Our Classes
Healthcare teams, schools, businesses and community groups training with Finish Strong across Florida.
AHA Certification Cards Are Valid for 2 Years
Renew before your card expires so you stay current for work and school.
On-Site CPR & First Aid Training for Your Team
We bring OSHA-approved CPR, AED and first aid training to your office, school, clinic or job site anywhere in Florida, taught by nationally certified, EMS-experienced instructors. Prefer to come to us? We can host your group at one of our locations.
Groups of 15 or more receive a discount, and classes in Spanish are available on request.
- Healthcare offices & clinics
- Schools & daycares
- Construction & industrial crews
- Community groups & scout troops
What Makes Our AHA Courses Different
Finish Strong CPR & Medical Training pairs flexible online learning with a short, hands-on skills session at our self-guided AHA training stations. You spend less time in a classroom and still leave with an official American Heart Association card.
100% Student Success Rate
500+ 5-Star Google Reviews
25+ Years of Experience
15,000+ Students Trained
Self-Guided Skills Stations
Complete your hands-on skills check at a CPR station built for AHA HeartCode courses.
Flexible Scheduling
Choose any day of the week, including weekends, and a time that works around your shifts.
Same-Day eCards
Pass your skills session and receive your official AHA eCard the same day.
Real-World Practice
Build confidence with compressions, breaths and AED use on professional training equipment.
Trusted Across Florida
Nurses, EMS crews, schools and businesses throughout Florida train with us for initial and renewal cards.
Who Needs AHA Certification?
Many jobs and school programs require a current AHA card. If you are not sure which course fits your role, start with the groups below or call us at (772) 444-8645.
Healthcare Professionals
- Nurses (LPN, RN, NP)
- Physicians, PAs & paramedics
- Dental & physical therapy staff
- Medical assistants & patient care techs
Healthcare Students
- Nursing students
- EMT & paramedic students
- Medical & dental students
- Allied health programs
Workplace & School Staff
- Teachers & school staff
- Childcare providers
- Construction & industrial crews
- Office safety teams
Community & Safety Roles
- Coaches & fitness trainers
- Lifeguards
- Boat captains (USCG)
- Parents & caregivers
Training Gallery at Finish Strong
A look inside Finish Strong classes and our training locations in Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Lake Park and Orlando.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about our AHA courses, skills sessions and locations.
You complete the AHA HeartCode lessons online first. Then you visit one of our locations for a 30 to 60 minute in-person skills session.
Once you pass your skills session, you receive your official AHA eCard the same day.
Yes. We offer initial and renewal options for BLS, ACLS and PALS, plus Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid CPR AED.
Most healthcare workers need BLS. ACLS and PALS are for providers who manage adult or pediatric emergencies. Heartsaver courses are for workplace, school and community responders. Check with your employer or program if you are unsure.
Yes. We provide OSHA-approved on-site training across Florida, with discounts for groups of 15 or more and classes in Spanish on request.
We train in Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Lake Park and Orlando.
Skills sessions are available 7 days a week.
Ready to Get Certified?
Book your AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS or Heartsaver course today and finish your certification on your schedule at one of our Florida locations.
Questions? Call (772) 444-8645.