Real, hands-on CPR and First Aid training from a Central Iowa instructor with 14 years of experience. American Red Cross aligned certification accepted by employers, schools, and healthcare organizations across Iowa.
Will my employer accept this certification? Yes. American Red Cross aligned training is widely accepted by Iowa employers, schools, daycares, healthcare organizations, and professional licensing boards. Not sure about your specific situation? Call or text Kyndra first at (515) 446-9011.
Pick the option that fits your situation. Not sure? Keep reading or call Kyndra before you book anything.
For parents, caregivers, babysitters, coaches, and community members who need CPR, AED, or First Aid certification. Community classes are held in Newton, Iowa.
See Available Class DatesKyndra travels to your workplace, school, daycare, clinic, or organization and trains your entire team on-site. Serving Central Iowa within 60 miles of Ankeny.
Request On-Site TrainingNot sure which class fits, or whether your employer will accept the certification? Call or text Kyndra and she will help you figure it out before you book anything.
Call or Text KyndraUnsure which option is right for you? Call or text Kyndra at (515) 446-9011 before you book. She is happy to answer questions and point you in the right direction.
Improved Survival Rate with Immediate CPR
Immediate CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival after cardiac arrest. Most cardiac emergencies happen at home, at work, or in community settings where trained bystanders are the first responders.
Knowing what to do gives you the confidence to act. That confidence can mean everything.
A lot of people are nervous before their first CPR class. Here is what it is actually like.
You start from zero. Kyndra walks you through every skill step by step. Nobody gets left behind or made to feel behind.
These are not lecture-hall classes. Everyone practices on real manikins. You leave having actually done CPR, not just watched it.
Manikins, AED trainers, First Aid supplies. Kyndra brings everything. Just show up and you are set.
Most individual classes wrap up the same morning or afternoon. Group sessions are scheduled around your organization's day.
Your digital American Red Cross aligned certification card is issued the same day. Two-year validity. Shareable with your employer right from your phone.
Kyndra encourages questions during and after class. If something is unclear or you want to practice a skill again, just ask.
Getting certified is straightforward. Here is what to expect from start to finish.
Browse individual classes or contact Kyndra to discuss group training options for your organization.
Show up ready to practice. No prior experience needed. Kyndra brings all equipment and guides you through everything.
Work through real CPR compressions, AED use, choking response, and First Aid on manikins in a hands-on session.
Your digital certification card is issued the same day. Valid for two years and shareable with your employer.
Here is exactly what you get when you complete a Vital Skills Solutions class.
You do not wait. Your American Red Cross aligned certification is available digitally the same day you finish class. Download it, email it, or share it straight from your phone.
Your certification is active for two years from your class date. Kyndra can help you plan a renewal class when your card is coming up on expiration.
American Red Cross aligned training is recognized by Iowa employers, schools, daycares, nursing homes, healthcare organizations, and most professional licensing boards. Questions about your specific employer? Call Kyndra before you book.
Have a follow-up question weeks later? Lost your card link? Not sure if it is time to renew? Call or text Kyndra. She is a real, local instructor, not a faceless certification portal.
What you walk away with
Certification Validity
Kyndra is an American Red Cross authorized CPR, AED, and First Aid instructor with over 14 years of teaching experience in Central Iowa. She has trained nurses, teachers, parents, daycare workers, corporate teams, and hundreds of community members.
Her community classes at the Newton YMCA were consistently full with waiting lists, which is exactly why she launched Vital Skills Solutions. Her goal is simple: help people feel confident and prepared to act when it counts.
Helpful printable resources for families, babysitters, and caregivers who want to feel more prepared in everyday situations and emergencies.
A practical guide to help babysitters feel confident, prepared, and ready for real-life situations before and during a babysitting job.
Download Babysitter PlaybookA quick-reference choking response guide for children and infants designed to help caregivers respond calmly and quickly during an emergency.
Download Choking GuideA printable planning sheet that helps families organize emergency contacts, medical information, meeting places, and important household safety details.
Download Family Emergency PlanThese guides are a great starting point. But reading about CPR and actually doing it are two very different things. Hands-on practice with a real instructor is where real confidence comes from. A class with Kyndra takes just a few hours and you leave certified.
Book a ClassBook an individual class in Newton, request on-site training for your organization, or call Kyndra if you have questions before you book.