The city of Bakersfield now has a new American Heart Association training center offering locally available cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and lifesaving courses that residents and professionals can use to meet licensing and workplace requirements.
Safety Training Seminars opened its newest facility at 2116 24th Street, Suite 2, Bakersfield, CA 93301, bringing American Heart Association classes — including BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR and First Aid — to Kern County. The company said the center is intended for both health-care professionals and community members who need nationally recognized certification.
What changes for residents
The new location aims to make certification more convenient and affordable for a wide range of local residents. Course availability is advertised as daily, with weekday and weekend options, and the company emphasized reduced wait times to complete training.
- Courses available for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, nursing students, physicians and dentists.
- Also open to dental assistants, childcare providers, teachers, coaches, caregivers and other professionals who require CPR certification.
- Flexible scheduling with both weekday and weekend classes.
Upon successful completion, students receive an official American Heart Association certification card. The release from the company notes that this card is accepted by hospitals, health-care facilities, schools, dental offices, EMS agencies and employers across California and nationwide.
Operator statements and offerings
"Our mission is to make lifesaving education accessible to everyone," said Laura Seidel, owner of Safety Training Seminars. "By opening our new Bakersfield location, we're making it easier for residents of Kern County to obtain the high-quality American Heart Association certification they need while keeping classes affordable, convenient, and enjoyable."
The company described its approach as focused on simplicity and affordability. It said the new center will continue Safety Training Seminars' practice of fast certification and frequent class offerings to accommodate busy schedules.
Local context and consequences
Access to local certification can be important for individuals who need timely recertification or initial training for employment, licensing or volunteer roles. For employers and agencies in Bakersfield and Kern County, a nearby training site can reduce travel time and scheduling hurdles for staff who must maintain current credentials.
| Location | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| 2116 24th Street, Suite 2, Bakersfield, CA 93301 | BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, First Aid |
Residents seeking certification or employers looking to arrange group training can contact Safety Training Seminars for class schedules and pricing. The company did not list specific course fees in its announcement.
Local health-care facilities, schools and community organizations that rely on certified personnel should find the expanded local capacity useful, particularly if it shortens the time employees spend away from work for training or reduces the need to travel outside Kern County for courses.
This development follows broader efforts by training providers to increase access to emergency cardiovascular care education. The new training center creates an additional local option for anyone in Bakersfield who needs American Heart Association certification.
