Est. 2000 · A.S.H.I. Certified Training Center

Someone will need help.
Be the one who knows what to do.

Circle of Lifesaving trains everyday people to act in the minutes before an ambulance arrives. CPR, AED, First Aid, water safety, lifeguard skills and swim instruction — taught hands-on by founder Jason Katz, at your location or ours.

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Training since
2000
Accreditation
A.S.H.I.
Where we teach
On-site
01 / SEQUENCE

The Chain of Survival

Five links. Break one, and the rest stop mattering.

Survival from cardiac arrest depends on a sequence, not a single skill. Our courses teach the links a bystander actually owns — the first four happen long before a paramedic reaches the door.

Recognize

Identify arrest and choking fast, and know when not to wait.

Call

Activate emergency response and direct the people around you.

Compress

High-quality CPR on adults, children and infants.

Defibrillate

Operate an AED confidently and integrate it with compressions.

Hand Off

Brief arriving responders clearly and keep yourself protected.

02 / PROGRAMS

Programs

Five disciplines, one standard.

Certification

CPR & AED

Adult, child, infant and choking response, plus defibrillator operation. Certified through A.S.H.I.

Course details → Instruction

Water Safety

Drowning recognition, supervision and rescue technique for pools, camps and families.

Course details → Skills Training

Lifeguarding

Scanning, recognition, rescue and spinal drills for pool staff and aquatic teams.

Course details → Instruction

Swim Lessons

Private and small-group instruction for every age, from first water comfort to strong strokes.

Course details → Circle of Life Fitness

Personal Training

Strength, water fitness, rehabilitation and nutrition coaching, one-on-one or in groups.

Course details →
03 / INSTRUCTOR

The Instructor

Taught by the person who founded it.

Jason Katz started Circle of Lifesaving in January 2000 to teach what he calls the “Absolute Art” of CPR and lifesaving — thorough, hands-on, and built on first-hand experience rather than a slide deck. Every class is taught by him, not subcontracted out.

Knowledge is everything, and thoroughness is a very high priority in our teachings. Students get updated information, books, working examples, real equipment, and an easygoing environment to learn in.

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Jason Katz demonstrating CPR compressions on a training mannequin during a class

On-site AED and compression practice.

2000 Founded
9,000+ Clients trained
10 Student minimum
30% Max loyalty discount
04 / LOGISTICS

How Training Works

We bring the equipment. You bring a bottle of water.

Location

On-site or in-house

We bring every educational tool to your office, school or facility — or you train at ours. The best rooms have plenty of light and air conditioning.

Group Pricing

Discounts that compound

Ten-student minimum. Booking multiple classes lowers the per-student rate, and returning each year earns 10% cumulatively — up to 30% off.

Documentation

Card and certificate

Every student leaves with a certification card and a certificate. Training may also be applied toward Continuing Education Units.

Learning this gives you the choice about whether to help. It also gives you the confidence to want to.
Jason Katz, Founder
05 / QUESTIONS

Common Questions

Before you book.

Anything not covered here, call 954-383-5747 and ask directly.

How long is certification valid?
CPR and AED certifications run two years. Basic First Aid and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens run one year. Every student receives both a wallet card and a certificate on completion.
Do you come to us?
Yes. We bring all necessary equipment to your workplace, school or facility across South Florida, or you're welcome to train at our location.
Is there a minimum class size?
Ten students per class. Multiple classes receive a per-student discount, and continued use of our certification services earns a cumulative 10% each year, up to 30% off.
Can classes be combined?
We set up combination classes of any variety — CPR with AED, First Aid with Bloodborne Pathogens, or a full package. Tell us what your team needs and we'll build it.
Does this count toward CEUs?
You may be able to apply your training toward Continuing Education Units. Requirements vary by profession and licensing board, so check with yours before enrolling.
What about the Good Samaritan Law?
Classes cover how the law protects someone who helps in an emergency, and how to protect yourself from disease exposure while giving care.

Ready to certify your team?

Tell us your group size, preferred dates and location. We will come back with pricing and a schedule that fits.

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