Training Ordinary People for the Extraordinary Moment Our mission is to empower individuals with life-saving skills by providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality training that instills the confidence to take action during emergencies. Sign Up for a Class Request Group Training Upcoming Classes Kathryn M., Basic Life Support Student “Best BLS training I have taken so far. There was a thorough review of information, multiple scenarios to practice hands-on skills, and real world examples from the instructor. Thank you!"

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Hello, and welcome! At ProACT Academy, we believe everyone deserves access to the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act in an emergency. Founded with a mission to make high-quality, evidence-based emergency preparedness education accessible and affordable, we are proud to serve communities with life-saving training that fosters safety, resilience, and empowerment. - Jared Lemminger, Executive Director Training ordinary people for the extraordinary moment. At ProACT Academy, our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower students with the knowledge and skills to act confidently in emergency situations. Founded by UW–Madison nursing student Jared Lemminger, ProACT was created to honor his grandmother’s legacy as a nurse and American Red Cross volunteer—and to ensure that life-saving education is accessible, affordable, and rooted in excellence. We believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when equipped with the right tools. That’s why we focus on hands-on, high-quality training that builds confidence, fosters preparedness, and strengthens our communities. ProACT Academy is proud to be a Licensed Training Provider of the American Red Cross, an accredited Health & Safety Institute (HSI) training center, and an accredited member of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Group. We offer CEUs through both CAPCE and IACET. Our courses include First Aid, CPR, AED, Babysitting, Lifeguarding, Emergency Medical Response, First Aid for Severe Trauma, and more. Whether you're taking your first class or preparing to become an instructor, ProACT is here to support your growth every step of the way.

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Baking for Beginners Price $200 Duration 3 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Marcus Harris This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left.

< Back Cheri-Grace (Gracie) Wild Manager, Program Management and Operations cwild@proactacademy.com 608-620-6059 x1101 Bio coming soon! Madison Areas of focus: Organization Management and Operations

< Back Jared Lemminger, B.S.N., R.N., N.R.A.E.M.T. Executive Director, Partner Instructor Faculty jlemminger@proactacademy.com 608-620-6059 x1000 Instructor's Bio Jared is a certified Instructor and Instructor Trainer who has been teaching life-saving skills since 2020. Originally from Chippewa Falls, he brings both pre-hospital and in-hospital experience as an EMT to his classes, grounding every lesson in real-world application. Jared is passionate about helping students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take action in emergencies—because far too often, tragedy can be prevented by someone who knows what to do and is willing to step in. Training & Credentials Education Diploma, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Chippewa Valley Technical College Bachelor's degree, Nursing & Health Promotion/Health Equity, University of Wisconsin-Madison, expected 2026 Certifications Certified Professional Tainer Special Interests Pediatric emergencies Jared is a Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Preparedness, Health, and Safety Education instructor, and Instructor Trainer for the American Red Cross. Jared possesses training privileges in the following disciplines: Babysitter's Training Wilderness and Remote First Aid Lifeguarding Emergency Medical Response First Aid/CPR/AED Water Safety Basic Life Support CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers First Aid for Severe Trauma Psychological First Aid Head, Neck, Muscle, Bones and Joint Injuries and Splinting Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application Instructor Training Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Madison Areas of focus: Community Preparedness & Public Safety, Aquatics, Healthcare & Professional Development, Caregiving & Child Care

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