Our Mission:

Training YOU to be COMFORTABLE in an UNCOMFORTABLE situation.

Who Are Leader Is: 

Catherine "CJ" Tomecek

Dedicated Medical Professional since 2012

NREMT - Paramedic / Certified Ophthalmic Assistant / AHA Instructor, BLS

Her Medical Field Journey

She began her journey as a Vascular Surgeon's Medical Assistant from 2012 to 2014. When life offered her a new opportunity in late 2014, she switched specialties to Ophthalmology, where she worked as a Medical Billing Specialist, Surgery Counselor, and Scheduler, and eventually became a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in November 2017. She found her "forever home" in July 2018 at a private practice in Chicago, IL, where she continues to work today.

A Passion Found for EMS

In November 2020, she discovered a passion for prehospital care. She became an NREMT-Basic in April 2021 and earned her NREMT-Paramedic certification in October 2023; she is currently hold state certifications in VA (where she is current working full-time) and IL.

A New Mission for Teaching

The Manic Medic was founded with a deep, personal connection to CPR. The inspiration came from a pivotal moment in CJ's career when she transported a patient whose life had been saved by a bystander’s quick thinking and effective chest compressions. This swift action bought precious time before EMS could arrive, ultimately saving the patient's life, who later recovered and went home. This powerful experience fuels her mission: to teach lifesaving skills to anyone willing to learn.

Support for Our Veterans

As a proud spouse to a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, CJ is committed to honoring and giving back to our military service members.

Through The Manic Medic, she offers flexible and convenient FREE initial training to veterans who present their DD214, along with a discounted recertification course for just $20.

For civilians 13 months and older from separation date, CJ provides discounted rates for initial training for $40 and $20 for recertification.

The Mission: To deliver training that equips veterans with skills that may set them apart from other job candidates.

Education For ALL

We believe in making education accessible to anyone with the desire to learn.

Whether you're a healthcare provider, military service member, or part of the community, CJ proudly offers certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) for BLS Healthcare Provider, Heart Saver, and First Aid.

Other job specific training is available upon request to Teachers and Students in Elementary, High School and Daycare settings.

Our Approach
We believe that hands-on training is the best way to learn CPR. That's why our classes are led by experienced instructors who provide personalized instruction and feedback to each student.

Our instructor has years of real-life experience performing CPR and first aid. That's why we are able to offer better quality educational training.

Certification Recognition:

The certification received from these classes are recognized nationally by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, daycare, and many other institutions that required CPR/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications.