So www.folsomcprclasses.com ‘s that time of year again… CPR Training. Great. A later date wasted with bad videos and boring instructors. Pass me the toothpicks so that I can 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 clearing 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 that was just marginal.

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

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

2) Find out how long the class is going to 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 12 months certification. You can cut down their time and agony by going right through a company that provides 2 year certifications.

3) Ask just how many manikins they will bring. If the ratio is 3 people 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 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, be certain that the instructors themselves have actually performed CPR on a real person before. Actual life experience makes all of the difference.