American Heart Association Instructors Ready To Teach CPR Anytime You Need it!
District CPR is dedicated to teaching high quality American Heart Association (AHA) CPR to everyone located in DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). CPR can make the difference between life and death for you or a loved one. Cardiac arrests (heart attacks) are the leading cause of death and each year more than 350,000 heart attacks occur outside of the hospital. Only 46% of people receive CPR after a heart attack therefore the need to learn and perform CPR is becoming more critical. According to AHA, 90% of people who experience cardiac arrest die; however, immediate CPR can double or triple the chance of survival.
Our instructors are highly trained professionals working in the Emergency Medical Field who have been teaching for a combined 18 years. They are trained in instructing First-Aid, Heartsaver, Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and more.
Get in touch with us through email or phone to set up a class or use the contact form at the bottom of the home page to inquire whether our services are right for you.
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Founder
Samuel Rodriguez Jr
Samuel is the founder and investor in District CPR LLC. Samuel, born and raised in New York City, with a passion for business and entrepreneurship has invested time, passion and full forth effort to District CPR’s success. Samuel’s Management history in multiple large facilities such as George Mason University has provided him the experience of managing the welfare of staff and students in a campus living status. After 25 years of Management history he decided that his dream of being a successful business owner was knocking at the door, thus, he spearheaded his real estate business proving to be a success. He is now diligently working in making District CPR LLC a worldwide company.
Founder & director of education
Mayra Rodriguez
Mayra's passion to help people began at a very young age. From humble beginnings, Mayra was able to graduate high school with immediate entry to the DC Fire & EMS department and worked her way up to a paramedic. Soon after, she graduated from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) with a B.S. in Psychology. While working full-time at the Fire Department, raising a family and going to school she was recruited to MedStar Health SiTel where she obtained several American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor licenses including; Heartsaver, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and the ability to train other instructors. However, Mayra's ambition did not slow down and her passion to help only grew stronger. She was elected to become the Vice President of the AFGE Local 3721Union where she had the opportunity to help her peers and coworkers. She was admitted to the Counseling Rehabilitation Master's Program at UDC and graduated in the Spring of 2020.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2012
Master of Arts, Counseling Rehabilitation.
2020
Activities & Affiliations
• D.C. Fire & EMS, Paramedic
• Medstar Health SiTel, ALS Educator
• Psi Chi, Member
lead instructor
Samuel Rodriguez III
Samuel began his medical career in high school obtaining his National Registry Emergency Medical Technician License (NREMT) in night school and his Medical Assistant License at West Potomac Academy. By graduation, he was hired at American Medical Response (AMR) as an NREMT and accepted to The George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Sciences to acquire a B.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. During his time at the university, Samuel obtained his American Heart Association Instructor’s License and began to volunteer at MedStar Health SiTel where he instructs techs, nurses and doctors in Basic Life Support (BLS). Soon after, he began to work at Providence Emergency Department as an Emergency Room Technician where his passion for quality CPR was ignited.
Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry.
2019
Activities & Affiliations
• Providence Emergency Department, Employee
• MedStar SiTel, Volunteer Instructor
• Alpha Chi Sigma, Member
BLS instructor
Amy Palacios
Since a young age, Amy’s inspiration for helping the community and helping others came from her family. Born and raised in D.C., Amy graduated from Calvin Coolidge Senior High School June of 2020. She continued her education at The University of the District of Columbia, studying Biology. Through Middle School up until sophomore year, she volunteered at Mary’s Center’s Teen program, doing community service hours, and worked as a Patient Representative at ARSO Neuro Rehab and Orthopedic Center LLC, working closely with providers and patients from different backgrounds and beliefs. In September of 2021, she became a licensed Heartsaver and BLS (Basic Life Support) Instructor, certified by The American Heart Association and began to volunteer at MedStar Health SiTEL where she instructs techs, nurses, and doctors. As she continues to train closely with Mayra, she aims to continue her education and become a certified ACLS Instructor with District CPR LLC.
BLS instructor
Rebecca Gomez
Although Rebecca is still in her early years of life, she has grown a clear and strong passion for helping others. Rebecca is currently a student who is on the road to obtaining an American Heart Association Instructor license for Heartsaver and Basic Life Support (BLS) very soon. She's been in training for the past several months, and has been gaining full capability of leading a class. Rebecca has worked closely and diligently with Mayra and Sam to ensure she is learning all she can and provide the best education for our students. She graduated from TC William and she is in pursuit of the nursing program at Northern Virginia Community College where she was accepted. She will attain a medical assistant license to gain more experience in the medical field which will compliment her as a CPR Instructor. As well as volunteer work she can do to help others in her community and expand her knowledge. She is truly eager to be a part of the future of District CPR LLC.