ABOUT US

1st Choice CPR was founded in 2004 by Lori Covington, an RN at a local hospital. At the time, Lori and her husband had two biological children and were in the process of becoming foster parents to share their home and love with more children in their community. During a foster parent training class, the facilitator asked if anyone could teach CPR, AED, and First Aid certification to the foster parents. Already a CPR instructor at the hospital, Lori stepped up. With the support and prayers of her family and friends, 1st Choice CPR has grown into what it is today—training thousands of students each year. The impact has been profound, with countless lives saved by those trained through 1st Choice CPR in our neighborhoods and workplaces.


We're so Thankful to Our Dedicated Staff!

Ashley RN, BSN-jOINED 1ST CHOICE CPR 2021

Background includes Cardiac Surgery (Pre & Postop), Stroke Care, Vascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery.
Currently works in an outpatient eye surgery center

BILLIE RN-jOINED 1ST CHOICE CPR 2022

Background includes Pediatrics, Medical & Psychiatric areas, Crisis Intervention for Young Children, Adolescents and Adults

BRITTANY-JOINED 1ST CHOICE CPR 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and Master of Arts in Exercise, Leisure & Sport-Background includes Aquatics Director/Facility Coordinator at University of Arkansas.
Currently works as the Manager for Compliance and HR Processes with the YMCA.

cheryl RN-Joined 1st choice cpr 2021

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and an RN for over 35 years. Background includes a Certified Pediatric Nurse in the Community and Home Health.
Currently works Per Diem as a Nurse Consultant for Childcare Staff.

Elisha-joined 1st choice cpr 2013

Assistant Instructor, Administrative Assistant.
Currently works at her church as part time.

ERIN RN, MSN.ED- JOINED 1ST CHOICE CPR 2022

Background includes Adults in Long-Term Care and Neurosurgery, Neonatal ICU, School Health and Career Technical Education for School-age Students.
Currently works in Long-Term Care as a Corporate Clinical Educator.

Jenny-joined 1st choice cpr 2018

Medical Office Background and Various Teaching Experience.
Currently works at her church part time.

julie RN, msn-joined 1st choice cpr-2006

Background includes ER, Critical Care.
Currently works as a Nursing Professor in the Columbus area.

Kimberly, emt-p, joined 1st choice cpr 2024

Currently works at a Medical Transport Company

Lori, RN-founded 1st choice cpr 2004

Background includes Medical/Surgical Nursing, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Head Nurse/Unit Director for over 10 Years, Stepdown/Telemetry Head Nurse/Unit Director for 1 Year, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Telephone Triage

Sara-joined 1st Choice cpr -2017

Assistant Instructor, Administrative Assistant.

shelley, M.Ed.-joined 1st choice cpr-2015

Executive Secretary. Background includes Special Education Teacher for Middle School Children and a Private Tutor for Several Years.

TOMMY, EMT-P, T-EMS-JOINED 1ST CHOICE CPR 2015

Background includes 20+ Years in Fire Service, SWAT Medic, ER Experience.
Currently works as Captain of Youngstown Fire Department.