How to Become a CPR and First Aid Instructor | Starting a CPR Training Business in 2023

[@nationsbestcpr256]

Such a great post Ms. K! Great intimation and good tips 😊You can also become American Red Cross Instructor for free if you’re an American Heart instructor! Keep up the great work!

[@sandrad6237]

This information was so helpful & informative. Thank you so much for sharing your experience to help those starting this journey❤️

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey! No prb, I’m glad it was helpful ❤️

[@kimberlycarpentier-ie9fy]

You have inspired me to do more and try new things after I complete my CMA program!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome! ❤️

[@Pink77dragonfly]

❤❤thank you for sharing wonderful information

[@BronayJohnson]

Thank you so much for this information 😊

[@jamesglover4731]

Thanks for the content, very helpful

[@lynnes3423]

Morning. Thank you for the information.

[@sabrinar6109]

Very informative and appreciated.

[@LockedNTatted]

Thank you gorgeous

[@L_TLove777]

Thank you so much for this information ❤

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Happy to help 😊

[@Iampoweredbyfaith]

Great information!!!! Thank you

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

You’re welcome!

[@kiishplush6705]

thank you! so much

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey no prb!

[@Still-Learning]

Hello Miss K. Do "certfied trainers" operating as a training center or affiliated with a training center NEED to register with the local gov or state as a business BEFORE striking out on their own and collecting money (tax obligations and such) for conducting classes?

[@Mhizzbetty]

idk but all i can say is God Richly Bless You !

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

God bless you ❤️

[@Mhizzbetty]

🙏 @MedicalAssistingwithMsK Amen

[@Pind2Canada]

Hi i have Question for you dear Like if i become CPR and AED Instructor from Red Cross Canada or Rescue 7 … After that i started my business.. I Teach others about CPR and AED But how can i provide them Certificate? Or Completion Number or CPR

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hi, I'm not sure how things work in other countries, but in the US we order them from AHA's website

[@sabrinar6109]

Can I email you with more questions? Also working in cardiology as a tech but me and hubby ready to instruct. He’s already a instructor in pharmacy but the heart is my passion and something I know we can help our community.

[@protectyourpeace-life]

Thank you so much. I'm so nervous because I have my first class teaching CPR coming up. Also you mentioned you charge 50 or 60 dollars per person. Did you have to pay any additional fee out side of the ecards. This AHA get a percentage of your pay at all?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Great question! No, they don't get a percentage. You only pay for the cards. So whatever you charge your clients, just know that $10-$20 of that will go into the purchase of the card. This is if you're independent. If you do classes for a company, they will simply pay you an hourly or contracted rate.

[@kaywynters7434]

Thanks for the info. As far as insurance, what are the limit amounts you would want for general and professional liability?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

I can't even remember how much I chose... I know it wasn't a lot, though. Maybe 25-50K I can't even begin to guess lol

[@phibzz4695]

When you're monitoring high performance teams, do you recommend a particular stop watch and/ or a good app? Thanks in advance.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey I don’t know if you’re an Apple user, but I usually use my Apple Watch as a stopwatch. I’m sure there are some apps but I’m not familiar with any.

[@phibzz4695]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK Thank you so much for responding.

[@jenaecage865]

How do you get align with a training center ?

[@dlady007]

I contacted my local community college and they were part of the AHA network. I completed the requirements on the AHA website, now I go in and monitor the class, and after that I will teach one and get observed. Once that is completed you get your instructor provider card and are free to teach.

[@alittleofeverything2574]

Hello Ms. K! Do you know how much it costs to align with a training center? Or how much you have to pay them for the classes you teach?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey, sorry I’m just seeing your question… But it depends on the training center so it’s hard to say. I would call around to some in your area. My former training center charged us $25 per CPR card but the one before that only charged $10. So it’s hard to say until you call.

[@alittleofeverything2574]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK thank you!!

[@SavedBytheBellll]

Hi there! Quick question, When you do become an instructor and are 1099, what website do you use to certify people? Just say you got your instructor certification through AHS or Red Cross but don't work for that company anymore, how do you give people their certification? Thanks so much!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hi sorry for the late response as I’m just seeing your question. As far as certifying people when you are no longer with the company… you will need to always be aligned with a training center when it comes to AHA. I’m not sure how the Red Cross works but with AHA you cannot do certifications if you are not aligned with a center. I’m guessing this is what you mean by company…

[@doughertyfam5044]

Looking to get CPR instructor certified as a side hustle, do you think it’s worth it?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Absolutely! I made great money when I was regularly doing classes. The biggest challenge is carrying your equipment from place to place as those mannequins are heavy. Ideally, you’d have a space to do your classes and have people come to you. If not, just know that you will be lugging your equipment from place to place. I used to just keep it in my trunk so I wouldn’t have to take it in and out the house. Outside of that, I loved it and because I worked in an office with so many employees, and I worked in a building with many other offices, I always had clients. If that’s not the case for you, you would just need to make sure you are really marketing your business by giving out business cards and creating flyers.

[@keyshawndajoinville778]

World point? Or whole point?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

World point

[@RosalynAbankwah]

How can i become a medical instructor???

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hi you can search MA schools in your area and ask for their qualifications for intstructors

[@kaniyalewis4512]

Do you have an email address so i can ask some additional questions...TIA

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

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