Learn What to Do During a Choking Emergency

Interactive Videos, Quizzes, and Expert Teaching

  • Infant + Child CPR

    Properly done CPR can provide life to your children during emergency situations. Knowing the accurate process and steps is important to saving lives.

  • How to Remove a Choking Obstruction

    Learn how to identify a severe airway blockage. Discover the proper steps to provide life-saving care to infants, toddlers, and school-age children.

  • Chest Compressions + Rescue Breaths

    Knowing the proper technique, flow, and steps to breaths and compressions during CPR is how you effectively save lives.

Instructor

Brandon Doerksen

Certified CPR Instructor

Brandon Doerksen is the CEO & Co-founder of Thrive Training Institute. As a certified CPR Instructor, he has a passion to help families and lay responders learn CPR Online. He will teach you how to properly respond to choking emergencies.

What other families are saying...

Over 500 5-star reviews

5 star rating

Must have for busy parents with babies starting solids!!!

Miranda Owen

Love how this course cut out all of the fluff and got to the meat of what you need to know as a parent! Especially recommend if starting BLW with your baby!

Love how this course cut out all of the fluff and got to the meat of what you need to know as a parent! Especially recommend if starting BLW with your baby!

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5 star rating

Only what you need, nothing you don't

Brigitte Washington

I have taken several CPR/First Aid courses over the years for work, and this is by far the most succinct course I have enrolled in. All of the information you NEED is here, no corners cut, and clearly explained. The demonstrations are spot on. I'm...

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I have taken several CPR/First Aid courses over the years for work, and this is by far the most succinct course I have enrolled in. All of the information you NEED is here, no corners cut, and clearly explained. The demonstrations are spot on. I'm glad I took this course! I've gifted one as well.

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5 star rating

Great course!

Samantha Skelton

I love that I can do this from home while having to social distance. It can provide me with an extra feeling of safety with my kids, especially if something happens to one of them.

I love that I can do this from home while having to social distance. It can provide me with an extra feeling of safety with my kids, especially if something happens to one of them.

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5 star rating

Great course. A must learn!!

Gabrielle La Chapelle

This course covered every bit of information needed to feel confident in knowing how and when to perform life saving functions. The instructor was pleasant to watch and explained details throughly. Everyone is capable and should know how to do this!

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This course covered every bit of information needed to feel confident in knowing how and when to perform life saving functions. The instructor was pleasant to watch and explained details throughly. Everyone is capable and should know how to do this!

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5 star rating

Exactly What EVERYONE Needs

Brian Cruz

Highly recommended! Super fast and easy. The best refresher course to give confidence to grandparents and family/friends who watch your loved ones.

Highly recommended! Super fast and easy. The best refresher course to give confidence to grandparents and family/friends who watch your loved ones.

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Great refresher!

sandra faranda

As a former lifeguard, this was a great refresher course! Now that I am a mom, the material has new importance!

As a former lifeguard, this was a great refresher course! Now that I am a mom, the material has new importance!

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5 star rating

Very informative and concise!

Aimee Borges

This course was a good refresher from taking an in person CPR course many years ago. It was great to be up to date with how to save lives now that I have 2 kids of my own!

This course was a good refresher from taking an in person CPR course many years ago. It was great to be up to date with how to save lives now that I have 2 kids of my own!

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Course Content:

(Quizes included to test your knowledge)

    1. Welcome to your Course (Start Here)

    2. Why Online CPR is Important

    3. What is CPR?

    4. Understanding Cardiac Arrest

    5. Good Samaritan Laws & CPR Concerns

    6. Adult and Pediatric Chain of Survival

    1. Activate EMS or Initiate Care?

    2. Chest Compressions for Adults and Children

    3. Adult & Child Breaths

    4. Adult CPR Full Demonstration

    5. Adult CPR Quiz

    6. Hands Only CPR

    1. Infant Scene Assessment

    2. Chest Compressions for Infants

    3. Infant Breaths

    4. Infant CPR Full Demonstration

    5. Age Appropriate Techniques Review

    6. Infant CPR Quiz

    1. What is an AED?

    2. AED Demonstration for Adults & Children over 55lbs

    3. AED Demonstration for Infants & Children under 55lbs

    4. AED Special Considerations

    5. AED Quiz

    1. Choking Introduction

    2. Choking Adult or Child

    3. Choking Infant

    4. (Special Offer) Learn How to Prevent Choking Emergencies in Your Home!

    5. Drowning

    6. Choking & Drowning Quiz

    7. Before you go!

    8. Download Your CPR Manual

Learn High Quality CPR

  • 31 lessons
  • (Download) CPR Reference Manual
  • (Download) Digital certificate of completion

Learn to Keep Your Child Alive During an Emergency

Expert trainings from the comfort of your home

  • Learn in under an hour

    Getting out of the home for an all-day training can be near impossible for the majority. That is why we have created an online expert training experience that is finished in 1 hour

  • Download digital certificate of completion

    Get instant access to your certificate after completing the course. Have your babysitter or relative verify they completed the training before watching your kids.

  • Learn at your own pace from home

    Your course progress is automatically saved for you as you go. Finish your online training conveniently around your schedule directly from the comforts of your home.

Guidelines We Adhere To:

From the leading organizations in Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

Money back Guarantee

If you don't feel confident to face cardiac emergencies we'll give you your money back!

A Look Inside The Course

Streamlined, Self-paced, and Interactive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer? Email us and we are happy to help.

  • How long does each course take to go through?

    On average each course will take 30-45min to complete.

  • How long does my certification last?

    Your downloadable certification is valid for two years. At that point you could renew here with us again.

  • What happens if I fail a quiz?

    No worries! You can retry as much as needed until you learn the answer.

  • How long do I have access to the videos?

    Depending on which option you choose you will have 2 year access or lifetime access.

  • Are your certificates approved by my employer or state?

    Our certification and courses follow the guidelines of the American Heart Association and ECC/ILCOR. However, it remains your responsibility to ask your employer if they approve of online training.

Need Additional Help?

Email our customer support specialist

Caitlyn Doerksen 

Customer Support Specialist  

I'm here to help you have the best experience possible. I look forward to connecting with you.

Send me an email at [email protected] with any questions you have and I will be sure to get you those answers promptly. I look forward to meeting your needs!

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From the Founders

Brandon, Caitlyn, Selah & Gemma

As parents of two young girls we are on a mission to bring science backed, time efficient, and cost effective health and safety training to 1,000,000 homes. Your confidence and well being is our goal. We are honored to have you as part of the family. 

Brandon & Caitlyn Doerksen 

Thrive Training Institute Co-founders