AED Essentials

01/08/2026

January is National . Human trafficking is often a hidden crime. Victims may be afraid to come forward and get help. They may be forced or coerced through threats or violence and may fear retribution from traffickers, including danger to their families.

Awareness is how we break that silence.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

Be Prepared. Take Action. Save Lives.

Active violence situations happen fast. AVERT (Active Violence Emergency Response Training) equips you with the skills and confidence to act in those critical moments before help arrives.

AED Essentials is a certified HSI AVERT training center, providing hands-on training for:
🏫 Schools | 🏢 Businesses | 🏥 Healthcare | ⛪ Houses of worship | 🤝 Community organizations

Prepared people save lives. Learn how to respond when seconds matter.

Contact us to learn more - action@aedessentials.com
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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from AED Essentials!

As we step into the new year, we’re grateful for the opportunity to help our community stay prepared, trained, and confident in moments that matter most. Here’s to a year of safety, readiness, and saving lives together. ❤️

Contact us for more information:
Email: action@aedessentials.com
Tel: 815-874-3514

12/31/2025

Free Grant Writing Workshop - January 16th. Email Laura for more information: lwelch3@wctc.edu

12/31/2025

Don't forget to register for the UW Health Northern Illinois Perinatal Conference (2026).

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12/28/2025

PALS Refresher Class at AED Essentials

AED Essentials now offers the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Refresher Course for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies involving infants and children.

📍 Offered by AED Essentials: 6775 Fincham Dr., Rkfd, IL
Email: action@aedessentials.com
Tel: 815-874-3514

👉 Register today: https://aedessentials.com/events/pals-refresher-class-509-877-473/?occurrence=2026-01-08&time=1767870900
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12/24/2025

12/23/2025

We love hearing feedback like this. ⤵️

"The one hour of training with iEmpathize was highly worth it because I am prepared to save a person's life from human trafficking."

Our first responder training helps professionals be equipped to recognize exploitation, and respond with empathy with the education and know-how to confidently provide the safety and support needed in critical situations.

As we work toward our $50,000 Year-End Goal, your support helps expand life-saving training to more communities nationwide.

Want to give? Want to learn more? Use the link in our bio to access our website and our securing giving link.

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12/22/2025

When seconds count, your actions matter. Join our Heartsaver Class and gain real-world CPR & AED skills—no medical experience needed.

Our mission is to build stronger, safer communities through exceptional training and real-world experience.

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Learn more: https://aedessentials.com/

12/13/2025

Weekend reminder: lifesaving skills are for everyone. 💙
Whether you’re a parent, coach, teacher, or business owner—CPR and AED training matters.

Our instructors are paramedics and nurses who teach skills you can actually use when it matters most.

📅 Sign up for an upcoming class today
👉 https://aedessentials.com/upcoming-classes/

AED Essentials has been providing high-quality training for Emergency Responders, Medical Staff, & Pre-Hospital Providers throughout Rockford area since 2003.