PulseStart CPR & AED is a CPR, BLS and First Aid training school in Doral, Miami, owned and taught by working Miami and Miami-Dade firefighter paramedics. We do training only: hands-on American Heart Association, ASHI and American Red Cross courses, with your certification card issued the same day you pass. Our only website is pulsestartnow.com, and our training site is at 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122.
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Who we are
PulseStart was founded by Rudy Perez, a Miami firefighter paramedic with 15 years on the job. He started the company to bring the same standard of training he uses on calls to the businesses, schools, clinics and families in his own county.
Every class is taught by a working firefighter paramedic:
| Instructor | Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Perez | Founder and Lead Instructor | Miami firefighter paramedic, 15 years |
| Raymond Parker | CPR Instructor | Miami firefighter paramedic, 12 years |
| Jose Pastrana | CPR Instructor | Miami-Dade firefighter paramedic, 12 years |
| Kurt Dose | CPR Instructor | Miami-Dade firefighter paramedic, 8 years |
Meet them on our instructors page.
What we do (and don't do)
PulseStart is a training company. We teach people how to recognize an emergency, give high-quality CPR, use an AED and give first aid, and we issue the certification card when you pass. We don't provide medical care.
- American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver CPR & AED, Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED and Heartsaver First Aid. PulseStart is an AHA Training Site.
- ASHI: CPR & AED and CPR & AED with First Aid.
- American Red Cross: CPR & AED, with or without First Aid.
- Instructor courses: become an AHA instructor.
Classes are hands-on and in person, in English or in Spanish on request (clases en español).
Prices
| Course | Price |
|---|---|
| AHA BLS Provider (initial or renewal, all in person) | $100 |
| AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED | $100 |
| AHA Heartsaver First Aid (standalone) | $75 |
| AHA ACLS or PALS (HeartCode blended) | $110 skills session + $173 AHA online |
New clients: 10% off with code NEWCERT.
Where we teach
- Public classes: our Doral training site, 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122, near Miami Springs, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Sweetwater and the airport.
- On-site group training: we bring manikins, AED trainers and course materials to your workplace, school, clinic or church across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Groups of 5 or more can book on-site. See corporate training.
- Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday by appointment.
How to tell it's us
Several CPR schools in South Florida have "Pulse" in their name. PulseStart CPR & AED is a separate company from other similarly named CPR providers. If you're checking that you've found us, here's what's ours:
- Name: PulseStart CPR & AED (legal name PulseStart CPR & AED, Inc.)
- Website: pulsestartnow.com (no other website)
- Address: 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122 (Doral)
- Phone: (786) 292-8277 · Email: sales@pulsestartnow.com
- Instructors: Rudy Perez, Raymond Parker, Jose Pastrana and Kurt Dose
If a listing shows a different website, address or phone number, it's a different business.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns PulseStart CPR & AED?
PulseStart CPR & AED, Inc. was founded by Rudy Perez, a Miami firefighter paramedic with 15 years of experience. All of our instructors are working Miami or Miami-Dade firefighter paramedics.
Where is PulseStart located?
Our training site is at 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122, in Doral. We also teach groups on-site across Miami-Dade and South Florida.
Is PulseStart the same as other "Pulse" CPR schools?
No. PulseStart CPR & AED is a separate company from other similarly named CPR providers. Our only website is pulsestartnow.com, our only training site is in Doral, and our phone number is (786) 292-8277.
What certifications does PulseStart offer?
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver CPR & AED, Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED and Heartsaver First Aid, plus ASHI and American Red Cross CPR & AED courses and AHA instructor courses.
How much does a class cost?
AHA BLS is $100. AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED is $100. AHA Heartsaver First Aid alone is $75. ACLS and PALS are a $110 skills session plus $173 for the AHA online part. New clients get 10% off with code NEWCERT.
Do I get my card the same day?
Yes. Students who pass get their certification card the same day.
Are classes available in Spanish?
Yes. Any course can be taught in Spanish on request, with the same card and the same instructors.
Does PulseStart provide medical care?
No. PulseStart is a training company. We teach CPR, AED use and first aid and issue certification cards.
Book a class
View the schedule and book · Call (786) 292-8277 · Request a group quote
New clients: 10% off with code NEWCERT.
