Pulse CPR and First Aid LLC

09/14/2026

Every time I teach a class, I ask why people decided to learn CPR.

I thought the answer would be work—but most often, it’s their loved ones. ❤️

A new baby. A new diagnosis. A child recovering from surgery.

Whatever your reason, you’ll never regret knowing these skills when it matters most.

Sign up for an upcoming class today!

09/09/2026

Get trained. Everyday people are saving lives!

When a heart stops, survival is measured in minutes, and the single biggest factor is whether a bystander starts CPR before the professionals arrive. Sweden built a system to put a trained bystander there on purpose.

The country signed up thousands of people trained in basic life support and wired them into the emergency dispatch system through a phone app. When a call reports a suspected cardiac arrest, the software pings every trained volunteer within a short radius. Those close enough drop what they're doing and run for the address while the ambulance is still on its way.

Roughly four in ten times, one of these volunteers is first through the door, so chest compressions often begin minutes earlier than they otherwise would. Those extra minutes often decide whether the patient lives. Researchers who studied the scheme found it measurably raised the rate of bystander CPR, and several other countries have since built their own versions.

09/07/2026

These courses are on Fort Lee and base access or a real ID is required for entry. Reserve your spot today [email protected]

09/04/2026

Pinch me 🥹
To be featured on not one but TWO pages this week! What a blessing!
The September 8th class is officially full!
Next class will be October 13th DM me for details

Find tickets & information for Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED + First Aid class. happening at Fort Lee, Virginia, Fort Lee, VA on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm EDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.

09/02/2026

I’m so excited to have been featured in an article about moms doing big things! Being a mom, nurse, and small business owner definitely keeps me busy, but I’m so proud of what I’ve built with Pulse CPR & First Aid.

Thank you, Ashley, for featuring me and for creating such an amazing community of moms supporting other moms! 🫶

If you want to read the article, check it out below! 👇

Meet Sam Schmitz, a mompreneur, ER nurse, and business owner helping families feel confident and prepared through CPR, first aid, and safety education.

08/03/2026

I took a short hiatus after saying goodbye to my beautiful girl last month. She gave me 13 incredible years, and I’m so grateful for every one of them. ❤️

I’m ready to get back to teaching, and in her honor I’d love to offer 13% off my September 8th (2–5 PM) Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED blended learning class.
This hybrid course includes an online portion followed by an in-person skills session at Fort Lee, VA.
Message me to reserve your spot!

07/18/2026

Great class, great people, and one very good boy. 🐾❤️ Thanks to everyone who joined us to learn lifesaving CPR skills! Thank you to The Nanny Connection for hosting and to Tucker for being our honorary class assistant!

07/14/2026

Learnin us some skills on this hot day. Follow us for information on upcoming classes

07/08/2026

There are TWO opportunities to learn CPR and First Aid next week!

Summer brings a higher risk of drowning, burns, allergic reactions, heat illness, and accidents.

❤️ Be the person who knows what to do before EMS arrives.

Message me to feel confident and make a difference for yourself or your family

07/02/2026

Pickles are fun until you’re in one 🥒 Get certified today. Book a class with me or sign up for a future classes July 14, July 18, Aug 11.