cpt, you hit the nail on the head regarding audits.
Nowadays its all about the crews having the necessary certificates in their files, I have probably more certificates in my file now than ever before, watch a one hour video on fire fighting or dangerous goods, and I am given a certificate that I am trained on that subject.
In the past when you had a St Johns trained First Aid Attendant on site, you know that person went through proper training, not anymore, on the last mini course I did, they didn't even mention treating burns, you would think in Aviation that would be a must.
At the end of the day its all about the company covering their rear ends to appease the auditors and the ISO authorities.