Educational_Paint987 t1_j9g2yt9 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:49 PM

If you didnt learn chest compressions in a classroom setting with a certified providers then I guarantee you wouldnt know how to do it in a real situation when it is 100x harder. They train you how to do it according to the latest medical guidelines so that when EMT shows up they can actually have a confidence that you followed instructions and oxygenated blood continued flowing to the brain.

I took the red cross trainings both in UK and US and the training staff I encountered every time has enough experience to answer any question even from medical prodessionals. I did my recertification in December 2022 in central NJ red cross and it was very well run. Red cross ask that you recertify every two years. Btw children and infant CPR is even more tricky.

Red cross does a lot of community support in times of crisis. They arent bad people. We can complain how their blood donation programs work but other than that they are needed in times of crisis.

matt151617 OP t1_j9g70ao wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:14 PM

I'm not suggesting the class should be taught by someone who isn't certified or well-trained. Just that there should be a cheaper option for those who don't need a certification.

Nothing against the Red Cross, they do a lot of good. But CPR should be taught to everyone for super cheap. By charging $35/student for the cert, they jack the price up since the instructor needs to turn a profit as well. At the end of the day, they're a $3 billion company whos top management are all making half a million plus in salary.

Educational_Paint987 t1_j9g8dc1 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:23 PM

The CEO is from NJ and she would be making three times that if she stayed at Fidelity or AT&T. Top talented people cost money for a reason.

I think you should raise the issue why the NJ government isnt teaching/financing basic first aid and cpr in classroom to kids and support staff.

Most medical professionals recertify with red cross.

Linenoise77 t1_j9gc7ip wrote on February 21, 2023 at 6:55 PM

The point of the certification for a lay person is the instructor going, "Yes, you understand it, have demonstrated proper knowledge and technique, and you can be confident that you will be able to do this correctly if necessary"

and if you can't, well you don't get the certificate, and that should tell you something.

With something uncertified, maybe you just get a pat on the back.