So it’s that time of year again… CPR Training. Great. Another day wasted with bad videos and boring instructors. Pass me the toothpicks in order that I could jam them under my eyelids to keep them open! Does this sound familiar?
Unfortunately, CPR and First Aid training are right up there on the fun scale with extended dental work and cleaning up following a sick dog. How does that happen? It’s true that folks are more likely to tell their friends about the most tedious, boring, and monotonous class they just sat through than one which was just marginal.
If you draw the short straw and are in charge of selecting a CPR class for your office, here’s how to pick a great class and become the hero of your peers.
1) Make sure the company routinely does onsite training. This way, you will get recertified right at your office. Less driving, less work lost, and an environment that is comfortable for you staff. Get references.
2) Find out how long the class is going to take and how long the certification will undoubtedly be valid for. https://redwoodcitycprclasses.com/ make your people sit through an all day long training for a 12 months certification. You can cut down their time and agony by going right through a company that provides 2 year certifications.
3) Ask how many manikins they will bring. If the ratio is 3 visitors to 1 manikin (3:1), run! 2:1 is acceptable, 1:1 is ideal. Why? More manikins = more individual practice = shorter class = everyone thinks you’re the hero.
4) The instructor ratio must be low as well. Just like the manikins, more instructors = shorter class. An excellent rule of thumb is 8 students to at least one 1 instructor or less.
5) Finally, be certain that the instructors themselves have actually performed CPR on a real person before. Actual life experience makes all the difference.