CPR and aed business

[mrc]

So I'm thinking about starting a CPR aed business. I've done some research still lacking some information. From my knowledge I can afford the start-up cost. However is there a profit in a business such as this? Are there 6 figures plus businesses in this field?

 

[teedubbyaw]

What is a "CPR AED business"?

 

[Apple Bill]

Your market research is asking a vague question on a message board?

Good luck.

You should also go on Shark Tank.

 

[mrc]

Your market research is asking a vague question on a message board?

Good luck.

You should also go on Shark Tank.

I was basically speaking about teaching others CPR and using an aed. I would eventually expand to different skills. I will try sometime in my life to own a business. This is still very far in the beginning stage.

 

[teedubbyaw]

CPR instructor course. Easy breezy.

 

[cprted]

Are you going to just teach your own course? No matter how smart you are, very few, if any, employers will accept a CPR certification from "Honest Bob's Awesome School of CPR and AED." Generally people need a certification from the AHA, Red Cross, or St. John Ambulance. SJA run all their courses in house through the branches so would would have to affiliate with either the Red Cross or the AHA to teach their material.

 

[mrc]

Well is this considered a business? Because I don't want a typical job with a boss.

 

[Calico]

I don't think this would be considered a business. I think you would be more like...an affiliate instructor who answers to AHA, RC, or your local hospital.

 

[mrc]

I guess back to the drawing board unless I figure something out.

 

[akflightmedic]

Wow, that was easy. One uninformed post from an anonymous person on a web forum kills all your dreams...you definitely have the tenacity to work for yourself and own/operate a business for sure!

 

[NomadicMedic]

Hahaha. It absoutley IS a business and I know a couple of people who've made it a full time career, leaving other jobs to concentrate on CPR and AED instruction to workplaces, along with supplying first aid and AEDs.

You'll need to be affiliated with an organization that offeres a certification program. One of my friends is an AHA "training center" and spends ALL of his time teaching CPR and refreshers at an industrial plant. He bids on the the contact yearly and hires instructors as needed to fill his classes.

Here's some info on franchising a CPR instruction business. http://cpr-services.com/franchise.html

 

[mrc]

I never said the dream is over but I defintely appreciate all of your help. This is a big step I'm taking. Hopefully something greater is watch over me.

 

[OnceAnEMT]

I don't see anyone making 6 figures by only teaching CPR courses, whether with AHA or not. Every single CPR instructor I have known has done it as a side gig, often for no profit.

Now, for supplying equipment and supplies, that is like any other product market. This one just happens to have quite a bit more regulation on products.

 

[drjekyl75]

You can make good money teaching, but the hard part is the marketing side. When my buddy lost his job he taught CPR for a year to get by. He cold called every Doctor, Dentist, and Chiropractor within an hour drive to inquire about teaching the staff at those offices. He taught nights and weekends as well. He charged $45 per employee if they bought their own book and charged $35 per employee if they rented the book from him. It's a tough gig, but like most business if you network and hustle you can make a good go of it.

 

[ThadeusJ]

It can be done but almost anyone can get their instructor's and hang out a shingle. Because of this, price is important and competition can be fierce as basic BLS can be found at many non-profits. That being said there is a company in Canada who has become very successful because they focused on a few niche items and used specialists in their fields to add credibility. I met this guy at a trade show several years ago and read about him in the paper in June. I'm impressed at the model he used.

 

[DieselBolus]

I've taken BLS twice, PALS and ACLS each once. None of the four instructors did it as their primary jobs. One was a foreign MD waiting for his USMLE, one was a young medic, one was an 18 year old still in high school, and one was a FF. They all just seemed to enjoy teaching and it was subject matter they were comfortable with. I don't think any of them really did it for the money. They all worked for other businesses but I can't imagine the margins are very high after maintaining a facility, a website, and payroll.

 

[okiemedic]

Become an aha instructor. I don't teach as a primary job. The most I've seen instructors make from teaching, is a buddy I know who teaches recruits at the sheriffs department makes 1100 a month. He's under a two year contract.

You can sell CPR supplies as a side along with the classes.