So it’s that time of year again… CPR Training. Great. Another day wasted with bad videos and boring instructors. Pass CPR Certification in Elk Grove in order that I can jam them under my eyelids to keep them open! Does this problem?

Unfortunately, CPR and First Aid training are right up there on the fun scale with extended dental work and cleaning up after a sick dog. How does that happen? It’s true that people are much more likely to inform their friends about the most tedious, boring, and monotonous class they just sat through than one that was just marginal.

If you draw the short straw and are in charge of choosing a CPR class for the office, here’s how exactly to pick a great class and become the hero of one’s peers.

1) Make sure the business routinely does onsite training. In this manner, you can get recertified right at your workplace. Less driving, less work lost, and a host that is comfortable for you staff. Get references.

2) Learn how long the class will take and just how long the certification will undoubtedly be valid for. Don’t make your people sit through an all day long training for a 1 year certification. You can decrease their time and agony by going through a company that gives 2 year certifications.

3) Ask how many manikins they’ll 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 should be low as well. Just as with the manikins, more instructors = shorter class. An excellent rule of thumb is 8 students to at least one 1 instructor or less.

5) Finally, make sure that the instructors themselves have actually performed CPR on a real person before. Actual life experience makes all the difference.