That would be a really great resource. Thanks for the suggestion. We currently have this guide, but it would be good for us to add something more concise like you suggest: www.vitalipartners.com/blog/2022/12/ultimate-cpr-instructor-guide-and-help/
Good material, but still needing a model for setting group rates. Solo instructor, paid out of pocket for material, and no primary location currently. Just need an idea of how to set my group rate.
I’m just starting out haven’t thought my first class yet. This may sound stupid but, When pricing your class for instance if someone just want CPR and AED class vs CPR, AED and First Aid would you price them differently because there’s more offered? Or would you recommend all three to keep a fixed price?
Personally, I change my prices ever so slightly for CPR/AED and CPR/AED/FA. Red Cross has different prices for these courses, so prices change slightly for the students
We recommend charging one price for CPR/AED and then an additional price for First Aid. First Aid is not a short course and can be very lengthy especially if you are teaching OSHA compliant material like the ARC First Aid course or the AHA Heartsaver Total course. Keep in mind that sometimes people may want First Aid as a stand alone course and you'll want your pricing tiers to make sense for those students as well.
To give an example... (pricing varies by location and industry) If you are charging $75pp for CPR/AED you would probably want to charge an additional 30-50% more for the time you spend teaching First Aid and on the additional materials... so $25-37.50 on top of the CPR course. (If you are charging around $75.)
I am trying to go live with my ACLS course. I have the DART device, etc. Do you think the manikin head for airway training is a necessity? Especially being that RT will always be at the head of the bed in a healthcare setting
Hi Carolyn, if you are teaching AHA courses you are bound to teach to their standards and have all the materials the require. Regardless if a person will be 'normally' performing the skills, when you teach BLS or ACLS you are certifying that person can perform ALL of the skills. In the instructor manuals you can reference the required materials. The list is not short!
Here's an article about ACLS instructor requirements: www.vitalipartners.com/blog/2024/01/how-to-become-an-aha-acls-instructor-teach-advanced-cardiac-life-support-classes/
Typically, there are not considerable cost savings for training large number of students. Because your pricing is set by the required instructor to student ratios, there's not a reason to change pricing unless you are being competitive or trying to win a larger class bid. Be careful if doing this as many people find out that larger classes do not mean more money.
Typically, you don't charge taxes in the service based industry. However, if you are selling books and other items those need to be taxed. Some people will include books with the cost of the course to avoid the hassle of paying taxes separately. You will pay business tax on all income, so make sure to speak with your accountant and be setting aside the right amount up front.
Hi Frankie! We do set our Red Cross classes higher in pricing, however they also include the student book with the certification card and that should be factored in. Depending on the client we will teach Red Cross, AHA, HSI, or other brands depending on what is a better fit for them! As of 2024, I would agree that a basic CPR class is going to cost more than $50. However, an AHA Friends and Family or Red Cross Community class could be done for less for people not receiving certifications. (Such as a young scout trip or parents to be)
Could you share a checklist of things to have/done when starting your CPR business?
That would be a really great resource. Thanks for the suggestion. We currently have this guide, but it would be good for us to add something more concise like you suggest: www.vitalipartners.com/blog/2022/12/ultimate-cpr-instructor-guide-and-help/
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Good material, but still needing a model for setting group rates. Solo instructor, paid out of pocket for material, and no primary location currently. Just need an idea of how to set my group rate.
Yes! I have no idea what percentage I should charge vs. my personal rate
I’m just starting out haven’t thought my first class yet. This may sound stupid but, When pricing your class for instance if someone just want CPR and AED class vs CPR, AED and First Aid would you price them differently because there’s more offered? Or would you recommend all three to keep a fixed price?
Personally, I change my prices ever so slightly for CPR/AED and CPR/AED/FA. Red Cross has different prices for these courses, so prices change slightly for the students
We recommend charging one price for CPR/AED and then an additional price for First Aid. First Aid is not a short course and can be very lengthy especially if you are teaching OSHA compliant material like the ARC First Aid course or the AHA Heartsaver Total course. Keep in mind that sometimes people may want First Aid as a stand alone course and you'll want your pricing tiers to make sense for those students as well.
To give an example... (pricing varies by location and industry) If you are charging $75pp for CPR/AED you would probably want to charge an additional 30-50% more for the time you spend teaching First Aid and on the additional materials... so $25-37.50 on top of the CPR course. (If you are charging around $75.)
I am trying to go live with my ACLS course. I have the DART device, etc. Do you think the manikin head for airway training is a necessity? Especially being that RT will always be at the head of the bed in a healthcare setting
Hi Carolyn, if you are teaching AHA courses you are bound to teach to their standards and have all the materials the require. Regardless if a person will be 'normally' performing the skills, when you teach BLS or ACLS you are certifying that person can perform ALL of the skills. In the instructor manuals you can reference the required materials. The list is not short!
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Here's an article about ACLS instructor requirements: www.vitalipartners.com/blog/2024/01/how-to-become-an-aha-acls-instructor-teach-advanced-cardiac-life-support-classes/
What if you have 100 students how would you charge for that for/fa/AED?
Typically, there are not considerable cost savings for training large number of students. Because your pricing is set by the required instructor to student ratios, there's not a reason to change pricing unless you are being competitive or trying to win a larger class bid. Be careful if doing this as many people find out that larger classes do not mean more money.
How do you deal with taxes for a service like this?
Typically, you don't charge taxes in the service based industry. However, if you are selling books and other items those need to be taxed. Some people will include books with the cost of the course to avoid the hassle of paying taxes separately. You will pay business tax on all income, so make sure to speak with your accountant and be setting aside the right amount up front.
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American Red Cross takes $40 off top so how could you charge $35 for a CPR class or $40 or $50 you’re not making no money
Hi Frankie! We do set our Red Cross classes higher in pricing, however they also include the student book with the certification card and that should be factored in. Depending on the client we will teach Red Cross, AHA, HSI, or other brands depending on what is a better fit for them! As of 2024, I would agree that a basic CPR class is going to cost more than $50. However, an AHA Friends and Family or Red Cross Community class could be done for less for people not receiving certifications. (Such as a young scout trip or parents to be)
Red Cross charges $40 to instructors per certification they do?
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