About Us
About Us
We are the region's leading resource for state-of-the-art emergency response training and AED programs.
Our goal is to empower individuals and organizations with state-of-the-art emergency response training, workplace consulting services, life-saving equipment and affordable educational resources. We provide the complete spectrum of learning options including classroom training, on-site training, online learning and skills testing. Our best practices approach has become a most sought after resource for healthcare professionals, non-medical responders and the general public alike. Classes are customized based on knowledge and comfort level and are structured to ensure the most efficient use of your time. Flexible class schedules including day, weekend and evening sessions are available along with same day certification cards.

A little about our history
Our organization was founded by Sam Younessian and his wife, Maria. Sam is an RN, EMT-P, a New York City and New York State Certified Paramedic and Registered Professional Nurse with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Sam is also a highly decorated Paramedic Lieutenant for the FDNY-EMS. His wife, Maria, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in various hospitals’ Cardiology Departments. Our staff of healthcare providers has worked in the emergency rooms of New York City hospitals and have dedicated much time to instructing members of volunteer ambulance associations and other professional organizations. We have already transformed hundreds of workplace environments and certified more than 100,000 students.

A little about our history
Our organization was founded by Sam Younessian and his wife, Maria. Sam is an RN, EMT-P, a New York City and New York State Certified Paramedic and Registered Professional Nurse with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Sam is also a highly decorated Paramedic Lieutenant for the FDNY-EMS. His wife, Maria, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in various hospitals’ Cardiology Departments. Our staff of healthcare providers has worked in the emergency rooms of New York City hospitals and have dedicated much time to instructing members of volunteer ambulance associations and other professional organizations. We have already transformed hundreds of workplace environments and certified more than 100,000 students.
What you get with CPR123

Same-day Certification
Free reminders

Experienced Instructors
RNs, Paramedics, & EMTs

High-quality education and service

Free Online Comprehensive Study materials

Flexible Class Schedules
Day, weekend, and evening classes available

State-of-the-art Teaching Equipment

Clean and Comfortable Learning Environments

Customer Service Support 7 Days a Week

CPR123 Counts Membership
Retake the course you took and refresh your skills free of charge for up to two years (without recertification)
Our training philosophy
We offer many emergency response programs for healthcare and non-healthcare providers, and our distinctive approach to training maximizes the learning potential for both adult and adolescent learners. We structure our student’s classroom time to obtain a level of understanding and proficiency needed for certification. Our courses use state-of-the-art equipment accompanied by hands-on exercises and lectures by American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics instructors with over twenty years of field and teaching experience. We maintain the flexibility to accommodate our clients’ needs whether at one of our training centers or on-site at our client’s location.
Our programs include, but are not limited to:
Basic to advanced AHA ECC courses
BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Customized CPR, AED, and First Aid Courses
For the general public, corporate first responders, and security departments
Corporate Emergency Response Programs
PAD (Public Access Defibrillator) and AED programs
Consulting and evaluation for medical and dental practices
For Emergency Response Kits and Crash Carts
Other training courses
Intravenous (IV) Certification, Blood-borne Pathogens, Basic EKG