We’ve done it! ProTrainings has just reached the incredible milestone of training our 3 millionth rescuer through our online training course! This achievement is more than just a number — it’s a testament to the tireless work of our team and the unwavering support of our customers, who see the life-saving power of high-quality training.
Let me put this in perspective: If I had been teaching traditional CPR classes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, reaching this milestone would have taken 228 years! That’s how much online training has revolutionized the way we prepare people to save lives.
As I reflect on this momentous occasion, I’m reminded of why we started ProTrainings, what fuels our mission, and where we’re headed next.
The Inspiration for ProTrainings
Before co-founding ProTrainings in 2003, I spent years teaching CPR the old-fashioned way — in cramped classrooms with only a dozen students at a time. As a paramedic who’d witnessed the devastating consequences of inadequate CPR training firsthand, I knew we had to think bigger.
The statistics were grim: Only about 6% of cardiac arrest victims survived, and a mere 10% of people trained in CPR would even attempt to save a stranger’s life. I was driven to find a way to train more people, faster — and better — so we could transform those heartbreaking numbers.
The internet was in its infancy, but my co-founders and I saw its potential. We were undeterred by dial-up speeds and the lack of video platforms (YouTube didn’t even exist yet!). In 2007, after years of perseverance, ProTrainings launched the world’s first fully video-based CPR course.
Our Mission: More Relevant Than Ever
Fast forward to today, and the impact is undeniable. As more effective CPR training has reached more and more people, national cardiac arrest survival rates have increased by a factor of over 10X when CPR and an AED are administered within 6 minutes. We’re humbled and grateful that ProTrainings has played a part in this life-saving trend.
ProTrainings has grown from three passionate co-founders to a global team of over 50, but our mission remains the same: to provide authentic, high-quality, fully accredited courses that equip people to save lives.
Our free Student CPR program has certified over 375,000 high school students nationwide. We believe in nurturing the next generation of confident lifesavers.
Innovations like our Single Use Manikin Option (SUMO) have made hands-on skills training more accessible and affordable. And we’ve expanded our course catalog to prepare trainees for a wide range of emergencies.
The Future: No Finish Line in Sight
Hitting the 3-million trained rescuers milestone is incredible, but ProTrainings is far from finished. Our team is dedicated to bringing you the best training possible, wherever you learn best. You’ve entrusted us with the lives of your employees and customers, and we’re honored by the faith our partners have instilled in ProTrainings.
At ProTrainings, we believe everyone should know how to save a life. We won’t rest until that’s a reality. From CPR training to our full range of life-saving courses, we’re committed to education that transforms outcomes.Because when it comes down to it, life is what matters most. Thank you for joining us on this mission.