Essential River Services
"Where Life-Saving Skills Flow with Excellence."
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Essential River Services is a trusted provider of CPR training in Monroe, Louisiana, and Northeast Louisiana.
We specialize in CPR, first aid, BLS, and safety certification courses designed to equip healthcare professionals, businesses, schools, and community members with the skills and confidence to save lives in emergency situations.
As an authorized training provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and ASHI, we deliver hands-on, engaging, and nationally recognized training programs throughout Monroe, West Monroe, and surrounding Northeast Louisiana communities. Essential River Services is led by Kretena “Tena” Hunter, a highly experienced nurse with over 15 years of clinical expertise and more than 20 years in the medical field.
Whether you need workplace compliance training, healthcare certification, or community safety education, Essential River Services provides reliable, professional CPR and first aid classes near you.
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Ready to learn life-saving skills? Book your class today!
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CPR & Chill — Couples CPR Date Night
Learn to save a life and fall in love all over again! Looking for a unique, meaningful date night?
Join us for CPR & Chill, where you’ll learn lifesaving skills with the one you love — while enjoying wine, charcuterie, and unforgettable memories..
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What You’ll Get:
✔ Certified CPR & First Aid training
✔ Hands-on experience & official certification
✔ Wine & charcuterie board to enjoy
✔ Fun photo booth & keepsakes
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FIRST AID & CPR CLASSES TAUGHT IN OUR LOCATION, OR AT YOUR BUSINESS OR HOME. OUR INSTRUCTORS CAN COME TO YOU IF YOU PREFER!
Proudly Serving Dallas–Fort Worth
and Northeast Louisiana Communities
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Essential River Services provides 24-hour CPR, first aid, BLS, and ACLS training in North Texas and North Louisiana as a leading trainer across Interstate 20 from Dallas to Monroe.
We offer flexible training options by hosting classes at our location or traveling directly to your business, school, organization, or home, making it convenient to get certified on your schedule. In addition to certification courses, we also provide educational classes for new and expecting parents to help families feel confident and prepared.
CPR & Safety Certification Courses We Offer
Essential River Services provides nationally recognized certification classes in Monroe, Louisiana, through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and ASHI.
Our most popular courses include:
• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aid Certification
• First Aid & CPR AED Combination Classes
• Pediatric First Aid & CPR AED
• BLS Provider (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• ACLS Recertification
• ACLS Instructor Courses
We also offer non-certification safety and preparedness classes for new and expecting parents, focused on infant safety, CPR basics, and emergency readiness.
Flexible Class Options to Fit Your Schedule
We make it easy to get certified with convenient CPR classes near Monroe and across Northeast Louisiana. Choose the option that works best for you:
• On-Site Training: We teach full classes at our office or travel to your location, including workplaces, schools, and homes.
• Blended Learning (Online + Skills Session): Complete the coursework online, then schedule an in-person hands-on skills session with our certified instructors.
Both options provide the same nationally recognized certification, ensuring you meet workplace and healthcare requirements.
