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Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification in a focused three-hour, hands-on session at the Kendallville CLC. Small class sizes, realistic scenarios, and instructor feedback make this an efficient way to gain lifesaving skills.
Earn your American Heart Association CPR certification in a focused three-hour, hands-on session at the Kendallville CLC. Small class sizes, realistic scenarios, and instructor feedback make this an efficient way to gain lifesaving skills.
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On a bright morning at the Kendallville CLC, 401 E Diamond St, Kendallville, Indiana, the practical hum of a hands-on CPR class replaces the usual echo of community events. CPR Training offers a focused three-hour American Heart Association course designed to equip everyday people with the skills to respond in cardiac emergencies. Instructors walk students through chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use, rotating participants through realistic scenarios with adult, child, and infant manikins and simulated obstruction drills. The course is the condensed, three-hour practical session that completes the AHA certification cycle—students must finish the online portion before arriving and bring their online completion certificate for check-in. Class sizes are small (six participants), which means more instructor attention, live feedback, and the chance to practice until techniques feel automatic. Check-in happens at the Kendallville CLC main entrance off South Riley Street, with signs guiding attendees to the correct room. What makes this training a local standout is its accessibility and community focus. The timing and downtown location make it straightforward for volunteers, coaches, childcare providers, and parents who live or work in Noble County to become certified without a full-day commitment. Real-world drills emphasize rhythm and timing for compressions, recognition of agonal breaths, safe AED pad placement, and teamwork during a multi-responder event—skills that transfer directly to parks, schools, and small-business settings across the region. Beyond the hands-on skills, the class connects participants with regional emergency-response expectations and simple preparedness measures: where AEDs are commonly stored, how to communicate with dispatchers, and how to adapt techniques for different body sizes. The small-group format also encourages peer practice and role-played scenarios that reduce the shock of real emergencies. Plan to bring your printed online completion certificate, water, and a snack for the three-hour session. The room is classroom-style and suitable for adults and older teens (minimum age 15). Parking is available near the entrance, and the downtown courthouse square and community library make for easy post-class coffee or quiet reflection. This is not a wilderness course—it’s a compact, evidence-based, instructor-led certification that equips people across Northeast Indiana with the confidence to save a life. For anyone who spends time with kids, elders, or people with health vulnerabilities, three hours here could be the difference between hesitation and decisive action when seconds count. Sessions are scheduled regularly; check the booking page for current dates and bring the course confirmation email with the printed online completion certificate. The instructor-led format prioritizes hands-on repetition and immediate correction, so expect to alternate between watching demonstrations and practicing compressions in pairs. This focused, short-format delivery makes it simple to maintain certification or add lifesaving skills to your resume without taking an entire weekend.
easy.
3 hours.
Basic mobility and ability to kneel and perform chest compressions repeatedly; suitable for most adults and teens 15+.
Yes. This three-hour class requires you to complete the online portion of the AHA course beforehand and bring the printed online completion certificate to class.
Minimum age is 15; the course is geared toward adults and older teens who can perform compressions and follow instructor guidance.
AHA CPR certifications typically last two years; follow AHA guidance or ask your instructor for re-certification timing.
Yes. The hands-on session covers AED use and pad placement as part of the practical skills portion.
Classes are limited to six participants to ensure individualized instructor feedback and repeated practice opportunities.
Check-in is at the Kendallville CLC main entrance off South Riley Street; there will be signs to guide you to the correct room.
This class follows American Heart Association standards for CPR; the AHA’s curriculum has been the baseline for community CPR training for decades.
Opt for the printed online certificate only as required and consider digital records otherwise; carpooling and local transit reduce the class’s carbon footprint.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary located in Albion, Indiana that provides public programming alongside its sanctuary operations. The sanctuary offers a hands-on CPR Training course that teaches essential life-saving skills in a compact, practical format. The CPR Training is a three-hour course that follows the American Heart Association curriculum and awards AHA certification upon successful completion. Participants practice chest compressions, rescue breathing, recognition of cardiac emergencies, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use through guided exercises and scenario-based practice. The course is designed to provide clear, actionable instruction that prepares individuals to respond confidently in emergencies. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is featured on The Adventure Collective, where scheduling, registration details, and current availability for the CPR Training are listed. The sanctuary’s public offerings serve residents and visitors in Albion and Noble County and are suitable for people seeking certified CPR instruction for personal, workplace, or volunteer needs. Participants should consult the listing on The Adventure Collective for up-to-date course dates, registration requirements, and arrival instructions. Upon completion of the three-hour course, participants receive American Heart Association documentation confirming certification. For the most accurate program information and booking policies, reference the sanctuary’s official experience page on The Adventure Collective.
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