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Offering trainings across the South Shore!
We Are B.E.A.R.
Life-saving training for real people, real situations, and real confidence.
We believe lifesaving education should feel clear, approachable, and empowering—not overwhelming. We teach skills that stick, confidence that carries over into real life, and readiness that truly matters when seconds count.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality, practical emergency education that builds steady, confident responders across homes, workplaces, and healthcare settings—grounded in our commitment to helping every learner Be Educated and Act Rapidly.
I’m Amanda, the founder of Bear CPR & First Aid. I’m a registered nurse with over 15 years of clinical experience, including emergency medicine and care of both adult and pediatric patients.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is for people to feel confident and prepared in an emergency. That’s what inspired me to create B.E.A.R. to provide CPR, AED, and safety training that is practical, approachable, and rooted in real-life experience.
I’m passionate about teaching lifesaving skills in a way that truly sticks. By incorporating real-world scenarios and stories from my time in healthcare, I aim to make each class engaging, understandable, and empowering for every learner.
I work with parents, healthcare providers, schools, and businesses to deliver training that builds both knowledge and confidence because in those critical moments, being prepared can make all the difference.
At B.E.A.R., my goal is simple: to help you feel ready to act when it matters most.
Our Offerings
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Learn essential CPR and emergency response skills for adults, children, and infants in our AHA BLS course. This course includes CPR, AED, and choking emergencies. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students.
Two-year certification included.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
The AHA ACLS course prepares healthcare professionals to manage cardiac arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies using advanced assessment, high-quality CPR, airway management, and medication algorithms. Through realistic scenarios and team-based practice, participants gain the skills to respond confidently in critical situations.
Certification is valid for two years.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
The AHA PALS course teaches providers how to recognize and manage pediatric emergencies, including respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest. Learners practice hands-on skills, systematic assessment, and team-based response tailored to infants and children.
Certification is valid for two years.
Heartsaver w/ First Aid
The AHA Heartsaver course teaches individuals how to respond to common emergencies with confidence. Participants learn CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to provide basic first aid for medical emergencies, including EpiPen and Narcan use. Certification is valid for two years.
Confident Caregiver Course (Babysitter Course)
This class was created specifically for parents, babysitters, and family members who want to feel prepared while caring for children. This hands-on course teaches how to respond calmly and effectively to the most common infant and child emergencies. Participants learn choking relief, CPR practice, allergic reactions, and everyday safety essentials. Perfect for anyone looking to build steady confidence while caring for children.
For hosting inquiries: please let us know your location, the approximate number of attendees, and which training you are interested in hosting!
"Amanda taught my team of early childhood educators for their CPR/First Aid certification.
Everyone couldn't say enough about how much they learned compared to other classes in the past, as well as how relatable her class was. She was able to keep 13 ladies engaged and focused for the course; which is always impressive especially at the end of a day of work!
Highly recommend Amanda at B.E.A.R. Training Academy,"
Jessica
"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your CPR class! I've taken theses classes for 25 years and yours is the best one l've ever taken! Seriously! You were engaging and relatable and funny. I loved it!"
Jean
"I recently took Amanda's class for CPR, choking and first aid.
I am SO happy that I took the time for this, as it's an important thing that everyone should know. I am expecting a baby in the next feuw months and feel more confident in knowing I am prepared in the event of an emergency for not only my ittle one but for other friends and family as well. Amanda is extremely knowledgeable and helps make it easy to grasp all of the new information. Her personality is super bubbly and makes the class feel lighter. Thank you very much, Amanda for an incredible experience and teaching my fiance and I important new skills.
Mackenzie
"I just wanted to thank you for such a great class! As a new mom, I'm so grateful l had the opportunity to take your Child and Infant CPR course. It truly gave me the confidence to respond in an emergency. I've taken similar classes before, but this one really kept my attention your real-life stories made the material easy to understand and so impactful. You did a fantastic job teaching!"
Megan
"Amanda's training in CPR, AED, choking procedures & more provided residents of our 55+ community a valuable and empowering experience. It's so important for over 55 communities to consider CPR training to enhance life saving learning that may someday protect others. I have taken CPR & to be the most effective yet.Due to her training we have recently purchased an AED for our community Clubhouse. Be prepared, be educated so you will have the ability to act rapidly!"