Empowering Communities with Life-Saving Skills

Prepared for Every Emergency
Expert CPR First Aid Wellness Services

Helping individuals, families, and organizations respond confidently in emergencies.

Saving Lives Through Knowledge and Care

At Carolinas Certified CPR PLLC, we believe everyone has the power to save a life — they just need the right training. That’s why we’re dedicated to equipping individuals, families, and organizations with practical, confidence-building CPR and wellness skills that make a real difference in emergencies.

Founded by Shannon Johnson Jessup, RN, BSN, CCM, a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience, our mission is simple:
Provide high-quality, hands-on, and accessible training that empowers communities to respond, protect, and care for one another.

Whether you’re preparing for work requirements, strengthening your family’s safety, or building a healthier organization, we’re here to help you learn, lead, and save lives.

Get your CPR certification in 4 easy steps:

4 simple steps to become CPR certified quickly and confidently.

Choose a Class

Select the CPR or wellness training that fits your needs — from basic CPR to advanced certifications.

Register Online

Sign up in minutes through our easy, hassle-free online registration system.

Complete Payment to Confirm Your Spot

Secure your seat instantly with quick and safe online payment.

Attend and Get Certified!

Attend, practice, and get certified the same day.

Certified Expertise You Can Trust

Led by Shannon Johnson Jessup, RN, BSN, CCM, with 30+ years of experience, we provide trusted training that equips you with life-saving skills and confidence.

We are authorized to offer American Red Cross training classes. Contact us to schedule your Red Cross certification.

Are you a CPR instructor in need of a space to host classes? We offer classroom rentals! Contact us for details.

Why Choose Us

Carolinas Certified CPR PLLC provides expert CPR, first aid, and RN-led wellness training for individuals, families, and organizations. With decades of nursing experience and a passion for empowering communities, we make it easy to gain the confidence and skills you need to care for others.

What Sets Us Apart

Why Choose Us

Carolinas Certified CPR PLLC provides expert CPR, first aid, and RN-led wellness training for individuals, families, and organizations. With decades of nursing experience and a passion for empowering communities, we make it easy to gain the confidence and skills you need to care for others.

What Sets Us Apart

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of CPR classes do you offer?

We offer American Heart Association–aligned CPR and First Aid courses, including BLS for healthcare providers and Heartsaver training for non-healthcare professionals.

You can easily register online by clicking the Register Now button on the home page, choosing your class, completing the registration form, and submitting payment to confirm your seat!

Payment is due at the time you register for your course. This secures your spot in the class and ensures your materials are prepared in advance. Your payment will be forfeited in its entirety after one reschedule.

Yes! You’ll receive an official American Heart Association eCard certification the same day, upon successful course completion.

BLS (Basic Life Support) is designed for healthcare professionals and first responders, while Heartsaver is ideal for teachers, caregivers, workplace staff, and anyone who wants to learn lifesaving skills.

Yes, we provide flexible options for businesses, schools, and community organizations that want to schedule group or on-site CPR and First Aid training sessions.

Our RN-led wellness services include health screenings, lifestyle coaching, stress management, and health education for individuals and groups.

Blended learning allows you to complete the online portion at your own pace, then attend an in-person skills session to demonstrate your hands-on CPR and AED skills. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION ON ONLINE PORTION MUST BE EMAILED TO CAROLINASCERTIFYCPR@GMAIL PRIOR TO SCHEDULING SKILLS LAB

We’re conveniently located in our facility at 3710 Reynolda Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (Located Inside of The Candy Tree). We are located inside of The Candy Tree

Complete the contact form and the Nurse will contact you to discuss your particular
wellness needs.

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Gain the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency and protect the people you care about.

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Deja
13 days ago
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Shannon Jessup was amazing and extremely thorough with making sure that I understood. I thank you so much Carolina Certify! I definitely will be coming back. It was such a pleasure and a blessing!
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Rebecca Albertson
13 days ago
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This instructor and facility was phenomenal! Mrs. Jessup’s nursing knowledge and instruction were very thorough and she made it fun too. So glad I chose this company!
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Amanda LaBella Sturgill
27 days ago
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I've taken several BLS classes over the years and this way by far my favorite. Shannon is highly knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure you completely understand everything, and are comfortable with it. I highly recommend!
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Karen Johnson
43 days ago
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Instructor was awesome and information was clear amd precice.
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Angelia Walk
55 days ago
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Awesome experience ! Shannon was great. She adapted to my experience level and was an excellent teacher and very thorough. I highly recommend
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Paxton Douthit
75 days ago
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I had a fantastic learning experience! Mrs. Shannon was incredibly knowledgeable and had a wealth of information on CPR. I felt like I could ask anything, and it all made sense.
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Najia Beauford
82 days ago
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The instructor was great. I learned so much from her. This was way better than any CPR class I ever took!
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lyn kae
82 days ago
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This class was great. The instructor Mrs. Jessup was very clear and helpful with he teaching method. Take this class if you want to enjoy learning.
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Kaylyn Riddle
83 days ago
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Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!!
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Danielle horton
85 days ago
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Very educational. I learned things that I didn’t know. She was a great teacher.
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Thyliah Coleman
97 days ago
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The whole experience was excellent, from getting detailed explanations from the instructor to practicing the skills. The class was easy to follow along, plus interactive in-between and during each step.
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Camille Campbell
121 days ago
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“I had the best experience with my CPR instructor, Shannon. She was amazing very knowledgeable, patient, and made the class easy to understand. She took the time to answer my questions and made sure we felt confident with the skills we learned. I would highly recommend her to anyone taking a CPR course.” She really help me out a lot . Thank you ms Shannon ❤️❤️
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Aaliyah Redd
159 days ago
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I had such an amazing time with Mrs. Jessup, she truly does know her stuff. I learned so much that I will never forget!!
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Dave Reagan
190 days ago
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Incredibly effective, compassionate, and informative in teaching the AHA CPR course. 10/10 would recommended for anyone wanting to learn CPR correctly the first time - or learning how they could improve their practice!
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Regan Smith
191 days ago
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Very knowledgeable instructor, she make sure that everyone knows the material before moving on to the next course.
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NikNik M
197 days ago
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Shannon is a WONDERFUL instructor. She is extremely knowledgeable about the material and encouraging. I highly recommend Carolinas Certified CPR.
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JOOO
241 days ago
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Great content, instructor, and availability. This is a hidden gem when trying to get certified in the Surry, Stokes, and Forsyth County area. Thanks Mrs. Jessup!
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Kimberly Sells
243 days ago
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Mrs Shannon was a very amazing instructor! She was very detailed in her explanation of material and very helpful during hands on demonstration! 100% recommend her!
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Derek Vance
243 days ago
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The class was very informative and engaging. I felt very comfortable in asking any questions I had. Amazing experience overall!
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Cassandra Day
247 days ago
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Very knowledgeable teacher , and makes you feel comfortable and confident, best cpr class I took
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Yareli
248 days ago
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i structure was very friendly and patient with the class she was someone you could be comfortable with and ask questions.
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Lainey Holland
248 days ago
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My instructor Shannon was very good to work with and very knowledgeable. She presented the information clearly and efficiently. Shannon was very patient with everyone, and made sure everyone was confident with the materiel.
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Niliah Smith
248 days ago
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Very nice and very informational
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Holly Harris
248 days ago
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Shannon was an amazing CPR instructor! She made the class fun, engaging, and easy to follow. She took the time to make sure everyone was 100% comfortable with each skill before moving on. I left feeling confident and prepared. Highly recommend!
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Melissa Denker
248 days ago
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She was super informative and made the class very fun.
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samantha cox
248 days ago
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Shannon came and did a wonderful job teaching CPR to my dental assisting class today!! We had fun and learned so much!!
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Michael Pucciariello
250 days ago
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Great informative instruction was provided! Very easy sign up!
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Grace Wilson
267 days ago
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Instructor Shannon is a registered nurse who was professional, engaging, and very hands-on. She made sure every skill was mastered for each technique and took the time to ensure we fully understood before moving on. Her teaching style made the class both effective and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her!
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Kimberly Reyes
270 days ago
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I received nursing coaching through the nurse at Carolinas Certify CPR and she is very knowledgeable about all things nursing and life! She makes you feel comfortable and is very relatable while being the utmost professional. If you're looking to get your life on track and expand your learning this is the place to do it!
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Brian Gillispie
294 days ago
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excellent instruction. Convienient to my home. Excellent times offered