Every year, about 475,000 Americans have a heart attack. Nearly 90% of them are fatal.

Chest compressions initiated within the first two minutes increase the chance of survival by 25%.

Proper use of an AED within the first two minutes of an attack increases the chance of survival by 75%.

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States.

Welcome to Lasting Compressions – your CPR training hub in Central Virgina!

We teach you the life saving skills that help hearts beat again … and keep on beating …

Even a child can do it.

CPR is much simpler to perform than ever before. This easy-to-learn skill can save lives, affecting others they touch. You have it in your hands to do this … when the need suddenly arises.

What distinguishes our training?

Simply the best CPR, BLS and AED training with the best customer service in RVA.

1. We accommodate your scheduling needs.

  • Convenient location, convenient times.
  • For businesses and groups: your place or ours, your schedule or ours.

2. Fun gets it done! A CPR class like no other – count on it.

  • You’ll laugh while you learn and time will fly by.
  • You'll leave prepared, smiling and certified by the American Heart Association.

3. We guarantee your learning.

  • You will leave with "Confidence based on Competence”. Free refresher class if requested.
  • You will be satisfied with the training or your money back.

4. We mean community.

  • To us, you are not just a student. You are an RVA neighbor and fellow citizen.
  • What we offer are not just classes to save hearts and brains. We offer a place in a community of trained lifesavers. We are striving to be part of a movement to build RVA as a city with heart – a place where people look out for each other. A chartered compassionate community.

5. You’ll meet some real people with lots of heart.

  • You’ll be learning side-by-side with others like you who are “there because they care”.
  • Even if you’re shy, you’ll feel comfortable. People who want to learn and update lifesaving skills are a special breed.
  • Professionals who want to maintain certification as part of their jobs in health, safety and human services.
  • Businesses and organizations responsible for the safety and welfare of people in their care, or concerned for the safety and welfare of their employees and customers.
  • Groups, families, and individuals who want to be ready to help others in a time of need.