So you’re thinking about becoming a CPR instructor … here’s the steps and some questions to ask yourself before taking an instructor course. First, here are the 4 official steps to becoming an AHA instructor: After being accepted by an
Whoops, guess she won’t call me back. (sigh)
Honestly, sometimes I do not have a filter. I had a call last week from someone looking for a class. It was a circular kind of conversation as we went back and forth if she needed a BLS class or
Foot CPR
A friend sent me a link to night to a website/blog I really enjoy – Fire Dept Chronicles that posted a video about this study – https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.03.09.21253220v1 on Foot CPR. Their Youtube video blog is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYvi-YU8xoM So some of
It’s the season for certifying Guides, Mariners, and Charter Boat Captains
I am so fortunate to live and work on the NH Seacoast. I am close to the ocean, mountains, lakes, ponds, and all the hiking and outdoor adventures that I can image… and probably some that I can’t. It’s still
Remote badge programs
If you looked at my calendar you’ll notice I’m not in class teaching every day. Those days are spent with my family, supporting my kids with remote learning (I could say I’m the unpaid substitute teacher, but I do feel
Remote skills – what Instructors should know
This post is written specifically for other Instructors about the requirements and details for remote instruction. If you’re looking to take a class remotely please check out my Remote Skills – what students should know post. I began providing remote
Remote skills – what students should know
I began providing remote skills sessions this past Spring. It took a lot of time figuring out how to do it correctly, meet guidelines, meet AHA requirements, and make sure everyone was learning and practicing correctly. I did a quick
Course charge increase
This is a post I have been avoiding writing or thinking about for several months. Honestly its something I should have done this summer. A few important things are happening that necessitate looking at my course charge structure. This is
Diversity and Inclusion
I teach CPR, First Aid, BLS, Advanced First Aid, First Aid CPR AED, Challenge Courses, and Wilderness First Aid to anyone who wants to take a class. I’ve never thought or worried about diversity and inclusion because everyone is welcome
Separated Teamwork
I’ve been teaching the ‘Pandemic Edition’ of BLS, CPR AED, and First Aid for several months now to keep my class participants safe and healthy. A few weeks ago the term ‘Separate Teamwork’ came to mind in a class. And