Who We Are
Veracity CPR Training began in 2017 as a small, community-based program dedicated to teaching high quality BLS and Heartsaver CPR, First Aid & AED courses to healthcare colleagues and students. What started as a passion for empowering others with lifesaving skills has grown into a trusted training provider serving Ventura County and the greater Los Angeles area.
Over the years, our services expanded to include ACLS, PALS & NRP certifications, along with ongoing development of additional advanced training programs. Our mission remains the same: to deliver accurate, accessible, and confidence-building education that prepares every learner for real-world emergencies.
We offer mobile training sessions and can bring our classes directly to your workplace, school, or organization - providing convenient, flexible, and professional instruction tailored to your needs.
At Veracity CPR Training, we are committed to excellence, integrity, and empowering our community with the skills that save lives.
Our Mission
Saving one life could save the world.
At Veracity CPR Training, we empower healthcare professionals and community
members with high‑quality, AHA‑aligned training that prepares them to save lives
with confidence.
Our Goal
Our goal is to share life‑saving skills with clarity and confidence, empowering
every learner to make a meaningful difference in their community.
At Veracity CPR Training
We are committed to excellence, integrity, and empowering our community with the skills that save lives.
Rachel Okah, DNP, APRN, CNS, PCCN, PHN, CPPS, CCM
Lead Instructor
Veracity CPR Training evolved from a simple truth I witnessed early in my nursing career: in critical moments, knowledge and confidence save lives. While working in the Emergency Department and mentoring new nurses, I found myself repeatedly teaching colleagues and students the lifesaving skills they needed but often felt unsure about. What began as a small, community‑based CPR and Heartsaver training sessions quickly grew into something much bigger, a calling to empower others with the competence and confidence to act in emergencies.
As an Adult‑Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, I’ve spent years in the emergency and acute care settings where every second matters. I’ve seen firsthand how proper training transforms outcomes-not just for patients, but for the nurses, EMTs, students, and community members who step in to help. That experience shaped my commitment to education, clinical excellence, and evidence‑based practice.
Teaching has always been one of my greatest passions. As a lecturer and clinical faculty member at one of Los Angeles’ top nursing programs, I strive to create learning environments where every student feels seen, supported, and equipped to succeed. I believe in equity, hands‑on practice, and meeting learners exactly where they are. Veracity CPR Training reflects that same philosophy.
We are here to make lifesaving education accessible, accurate, and empowering, whether you’re a healthcare professional renewing your certification or a community member learning CPR for the first time. Our mobile training model allows us to meet organizations and individuals where they are, bringing high‑quality instruction directly to workplaces, schools, and community groups across Ventura County and the greater Los Angeles area.
At the heart of this work is a simple mission: to strengthen our community by equipping people with the skills that save lives. This mission aligns deeply with the American Heart Association’s vision of creating “a world of longer, healthier lives,” and it continues to guide every class we teach and every learner we support.
Veracity CPR Training is more than a business - it’s a commitment to excellence, integrity, and service. And I’m honored to lead it.
Sam Angelo Estrella, MSN, RN, LNC, EMS-I
Instructor
Sam Angelo Estrella, is an experienced instructor for Heartsaver, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), bringing over a decade of critical care and emergency nursing expertise to Veracity CPR Training. His clinical background, leadership experience, and passion for advancing emergency care make him a highly respected educator in every classroom he leads.
Sam is the founder of the Philippine Emergency Nurses Association, a thriving nonprofit organization with thousands of members nationwide. Under his leadership, the organization has strengthened emergency nursing practice, expanded professional development opportunities, and elevated the voice of emergency nurses across the Philippines.
His contributions to the field have earned him international recognition, including an award from the Emergency Nurses Association and selection as a member of the 5th Class of 20 Under 40 honorees at the Emergency Nursing 2025 General Assembly in New Orleans.
Sam is currently pursuing both a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a PhD in Education, reflecting his deep commitment to clinical excellence, leadership, and the advancement of healthcare education. His teaching style is engaging, supportive, and grounded in real world experience, empowering learners with the confidence and competence needed to respond effectively in critical situations.