CPR Classes for Newark, NJ
AHA & Red Cross Certification — Serving Newark from Our Union Training Center
Newark clinical staff and students train with us regularly — from University Hospital, northern New Jersey’s only Level I trauma center, to Newark Beth Israel and the Rutgers health campuses. Our Union classroom on Morris Avenue is a straightforward run down Route 82 or the Parkway, and you leave with your card the same day.
Who Gets Certified from Newark?
Our Union training center serves the full range of Newark employers and residents — clinical staff, students, child care workers and businesses.
🏥 Healthcare Workers
- University Hospital clinical staff
- Newark Beth Israel nurses and techs
- Saint Michael’s Medical Center staff
- Rutgers Health clinical students
- EMTs and paramedics
- Home health aides and CNAs
📚 Students & Education
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students
- Rutgers School of Nursing students
- Essex County College allied health students
- NJIT athletic and lab staff
- Newark Public Schools teachers
- After-school and youth program staff
🏢 Business & Community
- Licensed child care center staff
- Port and logistics employers
- Newark Liberty area businesses
- Fitness and recreation staff
- Office safety officers
- Residents wanting to be prepared
Our Courses
Two certification tracks covering healthcare providers, child care staff, teachers and workplaces in Union and Essex County.
AHA BLS Provider
Healthcare provider CPR for nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental staff, and clinical students across Union and Essex County.
Initial & Renewal — same price
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Red Cross CPR / AED / First Aid
Built for child care staff, teachers, coaches, personal trainers, and workplace responders. Hands-on skills session included.
2-year Red Cross certification
LEARN MOREGetting to Our Union Training Center from Newark
We are at 2204 Morris Avenue, Suite 209, Union, NJ 07083 — Morris Avenue is Route 82, a few minutes from Garden State Parkway Exit 140 and Route 22.
From Newark, most drivers come in via Route 82 (Morris Avenue) or the Garden State Parkway to Exit 140. For the most accurate route from your starting point, including current NJ Transit train and bus options, use the Get Directions button below.
2204 Morris Ave, Suite 209, Union, NJ 07083
A few minutes from Garden State Parkway Exit 140 and Route 22
📍 Get Directions in Google Maps →What Newark Employers Require
Certification requirements are consistent across the area, and the detail that trips people up is the hands-on component.
University Hospital
Northern New Jersey’s only Level I trauma center and a 519-bed academic medical center affiliated with Rutgers. Clinical staff and rotating students carry a current AHA BLS requirement.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
An RWJBarnabas Health hospital with a large cardiac program. BLS is standard across clinical roles.
Rutgers Health Programs
Medical, nursing and allied health students in Newark generally need BLS in hand before clinical placements begin, and renewals fall due mid-program.
Newark Child Care Centers
New Jersey requires at least two staff with current first aid and CPR present whenever children are in care, and the training must include a hands-on component — our $105 Red Cross course covers it.
Frequently Asked Questions — CPR Classes Newark
Our classroom is at 2204 Morris Avenue in Union, a short drive from Newark via Route 82 or the Parkway. For groups of six or more we come to you anywhere in Newark — hospital department, child care center, school or business.
Yes. We are an AHA authorized training site and issue the standard AHA BLS Provider eCard, which is the credential New Jersey hospital systems ask for. Online-only cards from unaccredited providers are what get rejected, not ours.
BLS Provider at $100. That is the healthcare provider course clinical programs require before placement.
Yes. NJ Transit buses run along Morris Avenue, and Union is served by the Raritan Valley rail line. For the best route and current times from where you are, use the Get Directions button and choose the transit option in Google Maps.
Often the same week. BLS takes about 3.5 hours, and your AHA eCard is issued that day.
Yes, with six or more participants. We bring manikins, AED trainers and materials to your location. See our group training page.
Get CPR Certified Near Newark
Classes run throughout the week at our Union training center, a short drive from Newark. Same-day certification cards.