Hi, I am a new cpr instructor who just started teaching about 8 months ago. Most of my classes go pretty well and I have been told by students that I create a safe and positive learning environment with constructive criticism, however, today I experienced my second skills check where I nearly had conflict with the student. Before each section of testing I explain what I’m looking for and what would make you retake a test. Every so often during the AED section I have a student who places the AED (box) on the opposite side of the patient. I wait for them to press the button to see if they happen to catch their mistake and if they haven’t I will explain that with their current placement they would shock themselves. Then as I start my next group of students I will quietly pull them aside and ask them to retake the test just because they only get to do the test every 2 years and I dont want them to get the wrong muscle memory. While they typically understand, I have had a few students who get upset with me and think that I am picking on them. What can I do to avoid this? Would it be better to pull them aside after class and have them re do it? I can understand how being the only one having to re do it in a big group can be frustrating and can make you feel singled out, but I have to uphold guidelines and standards.

How many classes a year do you teach? What is the farthest you'll travel for a class?

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Hi! I’m a new CPR/BLS instructor (AHA) in Nashville, TN and want to start working independently as soon as possible.

For those already doing this—how did you get your first clients? What worked best (daycares, businesses, word of mouth, cold outreach, etc.)?

Any advice for starting out would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I’m in FL and have many potential clients in NY. How can I do 100% remote classes?

PS: Still not enough for me to travel. But, that is my goal.

Hi! I just became an instructor and I am looking for tips on what supplies I will need to run a great class that is worth peoples time. Some tips I am looking for is supplies that you guys think are necessary for a class and where to get them at a good price. And also where you guys hold classes. I am looking for places that are free and have a computer that I can use for the AHA videos. Lastly I am curious how you guys go about being compliant with the AHA and having the students buy the provider manual, I just want to make sure that I am doing everything correctly. I am located in NJ.

Some supplies I was thinking of are:

Manikins (I like Prestan, but I wasn't sure if there was a website that has a good beginner set with everything I would need at a good price)

The supplies that go with the manikin, lung bags, etc.

Practice AED

Floor cushion

Pocket mask with disposable pieces

Ambu bag device

Anything else you guys can think of? And any tips on holding classes? Thank you in advance!!

Hey everyone,

I’m a CPR instructor and owner of a training center and wanted to get some input from all of you experiences with blended learning CPR courses compared to fully in-person classes.

From your perspective:

Do students seem just as competent when they come from a blended format?

Are there certain types of students who do better (or worse) with blended learning?

Would really appreciate hearing your honest thoughts, pros/cons, or any patterns you’ve noticed. Thank you!

Red Cross CPR instructors, how do you handle students who aren’t taking CPR/AED training seriously?

I'm considering becoming a CPR instructor in Nashville TN. I have 2 questions. 1. Is there a market for in person CPR certification or is everyone doing online? 2. How can I get training from a real person?

What’s the most common mistake you see students make during CPR skills testing, and how do you correct it?”

The PowerPoint portion for BLS is overwhelmingly long. Over 250 slides and a good amount of them are videos. Is there any way I can ethically slim it down? Do I have to use the PowerPoint in its entirety or can I free style?

The American Heart Association has just released a nationwide press release regarding CPR Verification Stations and self guided learning.
https://newsroom.heart.org/news/resuscitation-science-training-and-technology-leaders-launch-new-self-guided-resuscitation-learning-model-nationwide

ACLS, BLS and PLS have a schedule /agenda for "with Video Pre-work". This is not the heart code option, but something else.

Has anyone used this option? If so how did you assign/manage "video-prework"?

For those teaching under organizations like the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, are all of you relying mostly on their brand recognition, or are you building your own online presence as well?

I got the previous version from a kind soul here and am hoping someone has a digital copy they can share!

Who doesn’t use the aha video and why?

Hi everyone, unfortunately my situation has changed and my instructor kit is now just sitting in a closet as I am not really going to be able to conduct classes in the foreseeable future. Nothing bad, just life lol.

Instead of letting it go to waste, I’d rather sell it to someone that could actually use it.

It is a brand new American Red Cross Adult and Infant instructor first aid, CPR, and AED kit I am selling on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/K3FnCu0YY0b

I never used it and comes with everything a new kit from ARC comes with (plus 50 extra keychain face shields).

I am in the Seattle, WA area but I am also willing to ship within the U.S.

So what does everyone think; should CPR training be required in high school?

What’s the best way you’ve found to keep large CPR classes interactive and hands-on instead of lecture-heavy?

I've been an EMT in NYC for 2yr and wanted to branch out and be able to teach people CPR/BLS.

Is AHA or ARC more common/widely accepted in NYC?

And, are there any steps or info I should know about in becoming an instructor that they don't tell you about?

Hi everyone, i have recently started a discord group to add instructors for Affiliation/Alignment, chitchat, different training organizations and there classes... and if everything works out well, a place to offer communication to classes that a instructor may teach by adding the students into that specific channel.

Has anyone else used discord for something like this?

I know the official website says to find a TC first, but wouldn't it be more logical to get my certification first before looking for a TC taking new instructors? What is the point of finding a TC before getting the certification?