How to purchase CPR training supplies

Purchase CPR Supplies

If you are a first aid or CPR instructor and you provide training and certification classes for your company or your local community, chances are that you will need to purchase some training supplies for your classes. This article will tell you how to go about purchasing these items so that you have everything you need to teach your CPR classes.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Phone Book
• Telephone

1. There are many different types of CPR and First Aid Certification classes and many different companies that provide the certification. You may be an instructor for the American Red Cross, American Heart, Heart Savers or another company that specializes in emergency first response training. Be sure to check with your certification so that you know which CPR and First Aid Training Aids you are required to provide your class with.

2. Look on the internet and you will find many online stores that sell First Aid Training supplies, CPR manikins, disaster preparation kits, CPR face shields, AED trainers, protective gloves, metronomes, instructional videos and DVDs and other supplies that you will need in order to be able to teach your classes effectively. Some of these stores will sell pre-owned CPR dummies, which may suit your needs and save you some money.

3. Shop around and compare your prices. The store pricing on Annie Dolls and Joe Manikins can vary widely from store to store, as can the shipping costs. Do the math, do your comparisons and make sure that the great deal that you're getting really is a great deal. Inquire about any warranty that comes with the item you are purchasing. CPR Mannequins are very expensive and are a major investment. Be sure that your investment is safe with a supply company that stands behind their product.

4. You may prefer to visit your local CPR and First Aid Training Supply store so that you can view and examine the products before your purchase. Either way, make sure that you shop around so that you get the best value for your dollar and you can proudly teach your CPR classes knowing that you have high quality training aids for your students to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Check with your certification organization to make sure that you are purchasing the correct products. Some companies are very particular about which training supplies they want to have their instructors use with their curriculum.

• Ask your organization if they offer any free training supplies or materials before you shop.

Resources

• CPR Savers
• American Red Cross
• MCR Medical
• AED Super Store