If you Google the term “first aid training” you will get dozens of results.
So, with so many different first aid training options available for you which should you choose? The closest? The cheapest? The one with a familiar name?
Here are a few tips to help you choose the best first aid trainers for your needs, whether they be for you personally or for a business or organisation.
How long has the training company been running?
First, find out how long the first aid training company has been operating. Good companies tend to last and bad ones don’t. So, if the first aid training company you are considering has been successfully delivering training for many years that is a good sign that the courses they run are a good choice for you.
Note that if the company doesn't say how long they have been in business on their website, it is possible they are relatively new. Companies that have been training for a long time, will tell you how long. We at Results First Aid have been training since 2012!
Is the training an accredited course?
Second, check if the company you are considering actually delivers accredited training? Choosing an accredited trainer means that when you complete your course, you will get a proper Nationally Recognised certificate at the end. This means your certificate will allow you to work anywhere in Australia because it is recognised by employers and other organisations. Believe it or not, some first aid training companies do NOT actually deliver accredited training. This means they can't give you a certificate at the end of your training. (You might not find this out until you finish the course and ask for one.) Without a certificate your training won’t be recognised and you will effectively have wasted your money.
Hint: If you are being offered first aid training at a price that seems way too cheap, this might be the reason why the course fee is so low compared to other more professional trainers. So always ask before you sign up if you will get a certificate at the end of the course.
Are you getting the right First Aid training for your needs?
Third, always check if are you being offered the right training for your needs. You can’t just do any old First Aid or CPR course and hope it’s the right one for your needs. It’s always important that you check which first aid or CPR course you actually need for your job to make sure you are receiving the right training.
(For more information see our previous article resultsfirstaid.com/post/what-are-the-different-levels-of-first-aid-training)
Are you being offered a choice of where your first aid training will be delivered?
Fourth, are you being offered flexibility in regard to your training? For example, does the trainer you are looking at provide the option of doing your training on their premises or do they offer on-site training for larger groups?
At Results First Aid, we offer both inhouse training at our centre in Truganina as well as on-site training for 12 people (or more) to any company or organisation anywhere in Victoria.
Also you should find out if they offer the option of blended training. With blended training you do all the theory online from the comfort of your home or workplace and then complete the final practical assignments under the supervision of a trainer. (You can book blended training with us at https://www.resultsfirstaid.com/courses)
Is the first aid training convenient for you?
Fifth, do they make the training convenient for you? Is their training facility located close to you or do you have to travel too far? Do they offer courses on days and at times that suit you? Or do they only do it when it suits them? These can all be important issues for you.
Results First Aid offers our most popular courses - CPR and First Aid with CPR - on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a Sunday course every 2nd week.
What do other people say about their first aid training?
Last, and by now means least, what do other people say about the first aid training company? What are their Google reviews like? Do they have lots of 5 star reviews? What about Facebook? Do they have reviews there too?
We are proud to say that Results First Aid Training has over 3,500 reviews on Google and we have a 5-star rating. We also have over 55 reviews on Facebook, again with a 5-star rating.
It’s always better to listen to what the customers of a business say about their experience than what the business claims about itself.
So if after going through the above checklist you find you have one or two options, then perhaps the deciding factor is how much would you like to enjoy the training? If you would like your training to be easy, friendly and informative then the choice is clear. Book in a course with Results First Aid at https://www.resultsfirstaid.com/courses
We would be happy to see you! And we guarantee you that you won't be disappointed!
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