🏥 Serving Central Iowa for 14+ Years

Save a Life.
Learn the Skills
That Matter.

Professional CPR and First Aid training for businesses, organizations, and teams across Central Iowa. We come to you.

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14+ Years Teaching
500+ Trained
60mi Radius Served
Kyndra Johnson

Kyndra Johnson

Certified CPR & First Aid Instructor

✓ CPR Certified ✓ First Aid ✓ AED Trained ✓ Pediatric CPR
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Newton, Iowa
Monthly sessions — open enrollment
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Who We Train

Built for Teams That Can't Afford to Be Unprepared

Whether you're running a daycare or a fire station, your team deserves to feel confident in an emergency. We specialize in organizational and business training.

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Fire Departments

Keep your crew compliant and sharp with up-to-date CPR and AED recertification.

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Nursing Homes

OSHA-aligned training for care staff who work with vulnerable populations daily.

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Daycares

Pediatric CPR and infant first aid training that licensing bodies expect and kids deserve.

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Schools

Equip teachers, coaches, and staff with skills they'll actually use in a real emergency.

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Corporate Offices

Workplace safety training your HR team will love and your employees will thank you for.

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Youth Sports Orgs

Coaches and volunteers ready to act fast when a young athlete needs help on the field.

Kyndra Johnson, CPR & First Aid Instructor at Vital Skills Solutions
14+ Years of Experience
About Kyndra

Passion for Saving Lives Since Day One

Kyndra Johnson didn't stumble into this field. She grew up in the water, working as a lifeguard, watching people master the gap between "I don't know what to do" and "I just saved someone's life." That gap became her calling.

Over 14 years ago, she became a certified instructor and hasn't looked back. She's trained hundreds of people across Central Iowa — from first-time employees to seasoned first responders — and her style is warm, practical, and anything but boring.

Kyndra founded Vital Skills Solutions to make life-saving training accessible, affordable, and actually enjoyable. Because the best training is the kind people remember when it counts.

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Started as a Lifeguard

Her first-hand experience watching emergencies unfold shaped her approach to teaching preparedness.

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14+ Years of Certified Instruction

Continuously updated training methods aligned with the latest guidelines from the AHA and Red Cross.

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Genuinely Passionate About It

This isn't a job for Kyndra. It's a mission. And that energy is contagious in the classroom.

What We Offer

Training That Sticks

Kyndra keeps sessions hands-on, interactive, and tailored to your team's environment and needs. No death-by-PowerPoint here.

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CPR Certification

Adult, child, and infant CPR training with hands-on practice to build real muscle memory.

  • Adult, pediatric & infant CPR
  • Hands-only CPR techniques
  • AED operation and practice
  • 2-year certification card included
  • OSHA & licensing compliant
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First Aid Training

Practical first aid skills to handle everyday workplace and caregiving emergencies with confidence.

  • Wound care and bleeding control
  • Choking response (all ages)
  • Burn and fracture first aid
  • Shock recognition & response
  • Workplace-specific scenarios
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On-Site Group Training

We come to you! Ideal for busy teams who can't leave the building. Minimum 4 participants.

  • We travel to your location
  • Within 60 miles of Ankeny, IA
  • Minimum 4 participants
  • Flexible scheduling
  • All materials provided
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On-Site Training Policy

We Come to You.

Skip the commute. Kyndra will bring the training, the manikins, and the energy right to your workplace. Here's what you need to know to book an on-site session.

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Based in Ankeny, Iowa

Kyndra serves a 60-mile radius from Ankeny — covering Des Moines, Newton, Ames, and surrounding areas.

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Minimum 4 Participants

On-site sessions require at least 4 people. Got a bigger team? Even better — group rates scale well.

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Flexible Scheduling

Work with Kyndra's calendar to find a time that doesn't disrupt your operations. Weekends available.

Class Schedule

Find Your Date

Public classes run monthly in Newton, Iowa. On-site group sessions are available by request within 60 miles of Ankeny.

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15

CPR & First Aid Combo

📍 Newton, Iowa  |  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Open to public — all experience levels welcome

Apr
12

CPR Certification Only

📍 Newton, Iowa  |  9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Adult, child, and infant CPR + AED

Apr
19

Pediatric CPR & First Aid

📍 Newton, Iowa  |  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ideal for daycares, parents & school staff

May
10

CPR & First Aid Combo

📍 Newton, Iowa  |  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Open to public — all experience levels welcome

Learning Center

Know More. Save More.

Articles, books, and quick tips to keep your knowledge sharp between certifications.

📰 Article

Why Bystander CPR Matters More Than You Think

The science is clear: immediate CPR can double or triple survival rates. Most people hesitate. Here's how to change that.

5 min read Read More →
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The First Aid Manual (Red Cross Edition)

The definitive reference guide trusted by first aid instructors nationwide. Keep it in your workplace.

American Red Cross View Book →
💡 Quick Tip

The 3 Steps to Hands-Only CPR (Memorize These)

Call 911. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Keep going until help arrives. That's it. You can do this.

Kyndra's Essentials See All Tips →
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Workplace CPR Requirements: What Iowa Law Says

Is your business compliant? Here's a plain-English breakdown of what Iowa employers need to know about first aid readiness.

8 min read Read More →
📚 Book

Heartsaver CPR AED Student Workbook

The companion workbook for AHA Heartsaver courses. Great for reinforcing what you learned in class.

American Heart Assoc. View Book →
💡 Quick Tip

How to Check if Someone Is Breathing

Look, listen, and feel — for no more than 10 seconds. If they're not breathing normally, start CPR immediately.

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Emergency Readiness

10 Tips Everyone Should Know

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Call First, Always

Before anything else, dial 911 (or have someone else do it). Get help coming before you act.

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Push Hard, Push Fast

CPR compressions should be at least 2 inches deep at 100–120 beats per minute. Think "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees.

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Know Your AED Location

Does your workplace have an AED? Do you know where it is? Take 5 minutes this week to find out.

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Never Move a Spinal Injury

If someone has fallen or been in a crash, assume spinal injury. Keep them still until paramedics arrive.

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Control Bleeding First

Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth. Don't lift it to check — just add more on top and keep pressing.

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Cool Burns, Don't Ice Them

Cool running water for 10–20 minutes. Ice can cause more tissue damage. Cover loosely with a clean bandage.

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The Heimlich Works Fast

For choking adults: stand behind them, make a fist above the navel, and deliver sharp upward thrusts.

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Recognize a Heart Attack

Chest pain, shortness of breath, jaw or arm pain. Women often present differently — nausea, fatigue, or back pain.

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Recertify Every 2 Years

CPR guidelines update. Your muscle memory fades. Stay current so your skills are ready when you need them.

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Train Your Whole Team

Emergencies don't wait for the one certified person to be in the room. Train everyone, every time.

What People Say

Real Results, Real Stories

Organizations across Central Iowa trust Vital Skills Solutions to train their teams.

★★★★★

"Kyndra trained our entire daycare staff and made it genuinely fun. Our team actually paid attention — and learned. We're already booking her for next year."

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Sarah M.
Daycare Director, Ankeny, IA
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"We needed our nursing home staff recertified fast. Kyndra came to us, fit her schedule to ours, and delivered one of the best trainings we've ever had. 10/10."

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Tom W.
HR Director, Assisted Living Facility
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"The most practical CPR training I've sat through in 20 years of coaching youth soccer. Real scenarios, real skills. Kyndra is the real deal."

JR
Jamie R.
Youth Athletics Director
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