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Yes, the woman is still working there. It was confirmed about 10 days after my initial attempt to contact her. I called the emergency room because her office is right next to triage, and was told she still works there and has been seen. I was even told that they would give her a message to contact me, but still have not heard from her.

For anyone who is an AHA CPR instructor, do you ever have issues with your TC getting back to you? I aligned with a small hospital in the Pittsburgh area over the summer. The woman who handles the TC responsibilities was very nice and helpful. I told her it might be a while before I actually teach a class since I have a full time job and was just getting my side business up and running. I finally got everything needed and scored some business with a construction company. They have 30 guys who need heartsaver with first aid and Bloodborn pathogens. I contacted the AHA coordinator at my TC, the same woman who helped me sign up over the summer, and she has yet to get back to me. I've emailed and called several times over the past 3 weeks and have gotten nothing back. I have questions about the Bloodborn pathogens part and don't want to teach the class until I get a definite answer from the TC. If they're not getting back to me about a simple question how am I supposed to trust them to give me the actual cards once the class has been taught? I'm not sure who to call except for the AHA directly.

For anyone who is an AHA CPR instructor, do you ever have issues with your TC getting back to you? I aligned with a small hospital in the Pittsburgh area over the summer. The woman who handles the TC responsibilities was very nice and helpful. I told her it might be a while before I actually teach a class since I have a full time job and was just getting my side business up and running. I finally got everything needed and scored some business with a construction company. They have 30 guys who need heartsaver with first aid and Bloodborn pathogens. I contacted the AHA coordinator at my TC, the same woman who helped me sign up over the summer, and she has yet to get back to me. I've emailed and called several times over the past 3 weeks and have gotten nothing back. I have questions about the Bloodborn pathogens part and don't want to teach the class until I get a definite answer from the TC. If they're not getting back to me about a simple question how am I supposed to trust them to give me the actual cards once the class has been taught? I'm not sure who to call except for the AHA directly.

I think you are better off with the LLC insurance, even though it is much higher. I say this because even though you have liability insurance on yourself, if you are ever sued by a client they can sue you directly which means all of your assets and money in the bank are free game. Whereas if you go through your LLC your personal assets are protected and only the company assets are free game. I would look at different companies for quotes for your LLC insurance because I am starting an LLC soon and got a quote of ~$500 for the year for a CPR business.

That's awesome! The TC I took my course through charges $25 for card and then another 38% ($9.50) for a fee. If I align with them I get paid by them per hour, which is not what I want to do. Looking for a TC that has the same setup your TC has. Is your TC a hospital? I have heard they typically are more lenient with their instructors and don't try to micromanage enrollment or money. The TC I went through is a community college.

Thanks Tanrn74! Good to know that is an option, just a matter of finding the right TC. How much do they charge you for the cards? Do they give the cards to you ahead of time (like buying blank cards), or do you have to request the cards after you teach the class? Also, did they say how they would handle the cards once the AHA switches to eCards? I also plan on buying my own mannequins and AED; and starting my own LLC. For your LLC did you purchase liability insurance?

Well I took the class today. No new CPR training, just going over class structure and how the TC works with setting up classes and payments, which is very confusing. The TC I took the class at charges a 38% charge on top of the AHA fee to take one of their classes, so that only leaves the instructor with less than $20/hour. I don't think I am going to align with this TC because they require 30 days notice to set up a class, and everyone that signs up has to sign up on their education website, so it's pretty much impossible to go out on your own with this particular TC. The TS's I took my BLS and HeartSaver through were both aligned with the same TC, which is a different TC from my comments above. I'm going to try to align with the same TC since I know it's an option to go out on your own and list your own classes on the AHA website. I'm interested in hearing how others have done it and how their TC works. Kimmie, let me know how it goes for you! GL!

When you say "different locations" do you mean the site where the customer is located (like a doctor's office or professional office, day care center, etc)? Or do you mean different training centers? Also, have you done any classes yet?

Hi Kimmie, did they tell you that you had to stay within a certain geographic area? I was reading the PAM and saw something about each Training Center having a geographic area and not being able to teach outside of that area. Are you going to teach at customers' location, or do you have to teach at the training center?

Yes, I was aware that I needed to align myself with a training center; but do I have to teach it at the training center or can I go out and teach it on my own at my customers' location?

Does anyone have experience with becoming an AHA Certified BLS and HeartSaver CPR Instructor? I am looking to become certified and start my own business where I go to businesses and offices to certify people. I am confused with the information I got from the Training Center I have to take the class through. Once you take the class, are you allowed to go out on your own to businesses and teach the class? Or do you have to teach it at the TC or a certified Training Site? I'd like to hear from someone who has done this and how your got things rolling in your respected area. Thanks!