CPR/BLS Instruction
$3,000-$25,000
$1,000
8 hrs/wk
First class can be within a month of authorization.
Teach CPR, BLS, and first-aid certification classes. Demand is steady from daycares, gyms, new hires, churches, and coworkers who let theirs lapse.
Why it fits shift work
Classes run a few hours on a day off. You likely already hold the cards and teach this informally.
How to launch it
- 1Become an authorized instructor through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- 2Buy a manikin set and the required course materials.
- 3List classes and let local businesses know you do on-site training.
- 4Batch classes (teach 6-10 people at once) to raise your effective hourly rate.
Where to start
The tax win
Once this earns 1099 income, these expenses become deductible on Schedule C, lowering the tax on your day-job income too.
Honest reality check
Equipment and authorization cost up front. Group classes (not solo students) are what make the math work.
Time to first dollar: First class can be within a month of authorization.
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Join the waitlistEducational starting point, not legal or tax advice. Confirm licensing and scope-of-practice rules for your state and profession before starting.