Where do I get my first
aid recertification? How do I pick the best class for me or for my
company?
- Price!
A
lot of safety training is based on the idea that people need this
course and they can charge what they like for it. Look around at
prices in your area, there will always be the dirt cheap company that
you will get dirt poor teaching from and the low cost companies that
perhaps have other venues for revenue and will offer outstanding
teachers for a low cost (an example is Mission Safety In Edmonton –
because they already employ highly trained and experienced emergency
responders they have great teachers on pay role that can hop into a
classroom for you)
- The Classroom
This is often overlooked
– especially with company group training. A cramped room is not how
you want to spend your day, and sitting on the floor can cause havoc
with your back. Finds a company with proper facilities to send
people/go to – learning increases with comfort.
- Is it certified?
Remember that this piece
of paper will be deciding what job you get, or wither people think
you’re gullible enough to get training with the guy in his truck
behind the mall.
You’re looking for Red
Cross certification. This is recognized around the world.
This is the only aspect
you can ditch when you look for any other safety training courses –
instead check for OSSA or Enform certification)
- Do they offer other course?
Every 3 years, you’ll
need to take a first aid recertification class. Can the company you
want to go through provide that? What about reminders that you need
to get that class done before it’s too late? What about other
safety training outside of first aid? Can you get Enform classes, or
OSSA certification? Having one place work with you for all your
training is simple and low stress. They can help you choose and
course and usually have suggestions on what your best choices are or
can even bundle them for you. You get a personal connection when you
deal with the same company for everything, and you sounds very
professional when you can confidently suggest a company to handle any
other safety needs your coworkers or bosses have!
If the company you’ve
chosen has all of these aspects, then prepare for a great First Aid
experience!
Need an idea where to
start? Try Mission Safety at MissionSafety.com. They offer great
classes at great prices! Check them out today.
