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Everything you need for professional CPR & First Aid certification and training excellence
Member-Only Pricing
Save 10-25% on all CPR, First Aid, BLS, and RQI certification courses. Exclusive pricing on group training and corporate programs that you won't find anywhere else.
Flexible Learning Options
Choose from in-person classes at our Yorba Linda location, online RQI courses, or on-site training at your workplace. Schedule training that fits your busy Orange County lifestyle.
Never Miss Renewal
Automated email alerts 60 days before your certifications expire, plus priority scheduling for renewal classes. Never let your credentials lapse again.
Digital Certification Wallet
Instant access to your digital certificates and complete training records. Share credentials instantly with employers or upload to professional profiles.
Event Medical Priority
Priority booking for event medical standby services across Orange County. Perfect for sports events, festivals, corporate gatherings, and private functions.
Direct Expert Access
Direct access to Matthew and certified instructors for questions about techniques, scenarios, and continuing education opportunities in emergency response.
Orange County's Premier Training Provider
Founded by Matthew Carstairs, CAL FIRE Riverside County Engineer with 13+ years of emergency services experience, Prepared EMS delivers expert CPR and First Aid training with real-world emergency expertise you can trust.
- 13+ years CAL FIRE emergency services experience
- American Heart Association certified instructors
- Flexible in-person, online, and on-site training options
- RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) courses available
- Professional event medical standby services
- Same-day certification processing and digital delivery
- Locally owned and operated in Yorba Linda, Orange County
- Personal commitment to community safety and preparedness
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Join hundreds of Orange County residents and businesses who trust Prepared EMS for their CPR and First Aid certification needs. Professional training led by CAL FIRE experience that saves lives.