Meet Your Lead Instructor
Expert Instruction Grounded in Decades of Front-Line Experience
Dr. Michael J. Rietscha, DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Clinical Educator
When you certify with Dr. R, you aren't just watching a video—you’re learning from a veteran clinician who has lived the "why" behind every protocol.
Dr. Michael J. Rietscha, DNP brings over 15 years of nursing expertise and over two decades of emergency medicine experience to every classroom. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Clinical Educator, and Legal Nurse Consultant, Dr. R specializes in Clinical Logic: a teaching method that moves beyond rote memorization to help you understand the physiological reasoning behind BLS, ACLS, and PALS interventions.
Why Students Choose Dr. R:
- Veteran Experience: Serving as an EMT since 2004 and a Professional Nurse since 2011.
- Academic Excellence: DNP-led instruction that bridges the gap between textbook theory and real-world bedside practice.
- The Dr. R Method: A focus on test-taking strategies and clinical reasoning designed to reduce stress and increase provider confidence.
- Local Commitment: Proudly serving the Greensburg and Greater Pittsburgh healthcare communities.
Your Instructor's Commitment
Dr. R is dedicated to ensuring you not only pass your certification but truly understand the critical decision-making processes behind advanced life support. His teaching method is designed to build confidence and competence, preparing you for any emergency situation.
Learning Focused on Success
Experience a learning environment that prioritizes your success. With limited class sizes and a focus on practical application and clinical logic, you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in your healthcare career.
Elite AHA Certification for Front-Line Professionals
Get certified by Dr. R—where decades of ER/ICU experience meet the Reaper Protocol standards. No fluff, just life-saving mastery.
View Course ScheduleAHA Certification Courses
We offer official American Heart Association courses tailored for healthcare providers who require certification for employment, clinicals, or school. All courses include same-day AHA eCards upon successful completion.
BLS Certification
Initial & Renewal
Basic Life Support is designed for healthcare professionals, EMTs, and nursing students. Learn high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, plus AED use and choking relief.
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Foundations
Learn high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, plus AED use and choking relief. This course is essential for all healthcare professionals.
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Specialists
For healthcare professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies. Covers advanced resuscitation techniques, team dynamics, and critical interventions.
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Pediatric Specialists
For healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies. Focuses on systematic assessment, effective resuscitation, and team management for infants and children.
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Our small class sizes (strictly limited to 6 students) ensure you receive the personalized attention and hands-on practice you deserve without feeling rushed or crowded.
Hospital Classes Full? Get Certified Fast.
Many healthcare professionals cannot get into hospital CPR training classes because they are full or scheduled weeks away. When you have strict deadlines, waiting isn't an option.
Dr R CPR Training offers official American Heart Association certification for healthcare professionals who need BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification quickly for employment or orientation.
Small Class Sizes
Personalized instruction
Same-Day Cards
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Travel Nurses & Healthcare Pros
Many travel nurses and healthcare professionals working in the Pittsburgh region rely on our training center for their critical certifications. Whether you need fast certification before a new travel contract or require credentials for upcoming hospital orientation, we know your deadlines are strict.
Our efficient, small-group structure ensures you get your official AHA card the same day, keeping you compliant and ready for your next hospital assignment without delays.
Nursing Students & EMTs
BLS certification for nursing students is frequently required before clinical rotations begin. We provide a low-stress, highly educational environment tailored for trainees who need to fulfill their clinical requirements.
Don't wait until the last minute before your semester starts. Our convenient weekend schedule is designed to accommodate full-time students who need to secure their AHA BLS certification.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Michael Rietscha, DNP, MSN, RN, EMT-B, TECC
With extensive experience spanning from emergency medical services to advanced nursing practice, Dr. Rietscha is an expert nurse educator and certified American Heart Association instructor.
His passion lies in teaching small group CPR classes specifically designed for healthcare professionals, physicians, EMTs, and nursing students. By keeping class sizes strictly limited, he ensures every student receives the hands-on instruction and personalized feedback required to truly master life-saving interventions.
Serving Healthcare Professionals Across the Pittsburgh Region
Dr R CPR Training is proud to provide top-rated CPR classes near Pittsburgh. Located in Greensburg, our AHA training center is highly accessible for healthcare providers requiring AHA BLS certification Pittsburgh, ACLS certification near Pittsburgh, or those looking for BLS renewal near Pittsburgh and ACLS renewal near Pittsburgh.
Service Areas Include:
- Greensburg
- Pittsburgh
- Monroeville
- Murrysville
- Irwin
- Latrobe
- Westmoreland County
- Allegheny County
Why Travel to Greensburg?
Many medical providers travel to our Greensburg training site to ensure they receive high-quality PALS certification Westmoreland County. The personalized instruction and small class sizes are well worth the short drive from Pittsburgh!
What Our Students Say
Sarah Chen
RN
"Dr. Rietscha's ACLS course was fantastic. The exceptionally clear instruction and small class size made it easy to ask questions and get direct feedback. The hands-on learning really boosted my confidence for emergency situations on the floor."
Mark Johnson
Paramedic
"I've taken many PALS and ACLS courses, but this was by far the best. The small group environment meant we didn't have to wait around to use the manikins. Dr. Rietscha provides top-notch, hands-on instruction that is clear and relevant."
Emily Carter
Nursing Student
"As a nursing student, I was nervous about my BLS certification, but Dr R CPR Training made it so approachable. The strict 6-student limit allowed for plenty of hands-on practice, and the instruction was incredibly clear and supportive."
Emergency Certification Scheduling
Dr R CPR Training offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving the Pittsburgh area.
Emergency certification scheduling may be available when certification is needed quickly due to sudden employment requirements, hospital orientation, fast-approaching travel nurse contracts, or strict nursing school clinical deadlines.
Program Benefits
- Small class sizes limited to 6 students
- Hands-on training
- Same-day AHA certification cards
- Instruction by an experienced nurse educator
Contact the training center immediately to check availability for emergency certification classes!
Training Site & Contact
Conveniently located for healthcare professionals across the Greater Pittsburgh region.
Training Location
Dr R CPR Training
319 Bovard Luxor Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Areas Served
- Greensburg, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Westmoreland County
- Allegheny County
Ready to Get Certified for Clinicals?
We encourage nursing students to reserve their seat early because classes fill quickly. Spaces are strictly limited to 6 students to ensure personalized instruction.
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