Information on Business:
Basics:
You will be providing an essential service to the community by teaching others on how to properly give aid to those hurt, or even to those having heart attacks. Most likely you have received similar training yourself at one point in your life whether it was at school, a youth group, or church. This business carries much competition from people that are doing their services for free, yes..volunteers. It is up to you to device ways to set your business apart by offering greater depth to your instruction, or relate it to your clients's specific needs, for example you can serve an airline by teaching these skills to their new flight attendant class in the emergency situations they might encounter, or you can teach it to day care center staffs, or human resources staff of large companies etc. It is up to you to specialize in a certain area. The important thing to remember is to be set apart from your volunteer competition in order to be profitable.
To Get Started:
As you start out in this business get leads from your own training instructors, also if possible get a job with the Red Cross or American Heart Association while you build your private business, you will learn what is needed in your area and adapt to that. Advertise to churches, schools, youth organizations and family health centers. You can usually charge $20 to $30 per participant and your major expenses will be training materials, a practice dummy, and travel expenses since you will be traveling to your client's place to teach.
Tips:
This business can be run from home even though the actual services will be away from home. You will not require a staff since this business requires just you, unless you grow to include associates. This is an opportunity for disable individuals as long as the tasks can be demonstrated accurately. For Internet links on this business do a search for the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, EMS Safety Services and American CPR Training.
Definition:
A person that teaches the basic medical skills of First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resucitation (CPR) to the general public and interested professionals.
Revenue Range:
$20,000 to $30,000 per year.
Education and Training Required:
Certification for the job which can be obtained from either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Good communications skills, patience and flexibility.
Equipment Required:
A practice dummy or doll. Teaching supplies and materials.
