Saving Lives in the Classroom and in our Community
To be a Nationwide Leader in CPR Training, Making an Impact in Local Communities
Cheryl Smith was working in a hospital when she realized that while healthcare staff and emergency workers were trained in CPR, the general public often was not. Knowing that most cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals—and that bystander CPR and AED use save lives—Cheryl founded CPR Choice, a company dedicated to CPR training and education. Passionate about increasing access to CPR and AEDs, Cheryl has met with numerous lawmakers and continues to advocate for lifesaving initiatives as a Knoxville American Heart Association Board Member and the 2025 co-chair of the Association’s Tennessee State Advocacy Committee. Fueled by her commitment to creating meaningful change, Cheryl’s chamber is advocacy.
Travis Smith saw an opportunity to combine his expertise in web development, marketing, and business strategy with a mission that truly makes a difference. When Cheryl set out to start a CPR training company, he built a strong online presence and scalable business model, helping transform it from a small startup into one of the most trusted CPR training providers in the region. With over 20 years of experience in business development and digital marketing, Travis has played a key role in expanding CPR Choice’s reach, ensuring lifesaving skills are accessible to more companies and individuals than ever. Dedicated to innovation and efficiency, he continues to refine CPR Choice’s operations and impact—always driven by the goal of empowering more people to save lives.
CPR Choice is a trusted leader in CPR, First Aid, and safety training, committed to equipping individuals and businesses with lifesaving skills. Since 2005, we have provided high-quality, engaging, and accessible training to thousands of students each year. With dedicated locations in Knoxville, Nashville, and Johnson City Tennessee as well as Denver and Colorado Springs Colorado and a Nationwide Training Network of trusted sites and affiliate instructors, we make certification convenient for healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, and anyone looking to be prepared in an emergency.
As an American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center, a Health & Safety Institute (HSI) Training Center (formerly ASHI), and an authorized training provider for the American Red Cross (ARC), we stay at the forefront of the latest science and guidelines. Our dynamic courses blend hands-on practice with real-world scenarios, ensuring students leave feeling confident and ready to act.
We believe CPR training should be engaging, effective, and accessible, which is why we’ve designed our classes to be interactive, flexible, and tailored to your needs. Whether you’re an individual looking for certification or a company seeking on-site training, CPR Choice is dedicated to providing exceptional instruction with a lasting impact.
Join our team! CPR Choice is accepting applications for staff as well as affiliate instructors and training sites. Are you interested in making a difference and training people on vital life saving skills? We would love to have you join our team!
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Empowering People to Respond With Confidence
Proudly serving businesses, schools, and organizations that prioritize safety.
From small businesses to national brands, we’re the trusted choice for expert CPR training and lifesaving solutions.
