The American Heart Association's CPR and AED learning programs help increase survival rates by training people just like you to respond quickly. The sad truth is most people don't survive a cardiac arrest. Four to six minutes is the window of opportunity for someone to act before it's too late, but fewer than one-third of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from someone nearby.
Learn Lifesaving Skills
Be The Beat
Now teens have a fun way to learn the signs of cardiac arrest and the simple steps to save a life with the American Heart Association's Be The Beat website, which is loaded with interactive games, music, videos, and changes to win cool prizes.
Hands-Only CPR
Hands-Only CPR can by as effective as CPR with breaths. This site includes a demo video and this technique - watch and learn how to save a life in 60 seconds.
CPR In Schools
Creating the next generation of lifesavers. The easy-to-use CPR in Schools Training Kit is designed just for schools. It contains everything needed to train 10 students at once in CPR. Repeat the process to train a class, a grade - or even an entire school.
Community Products
If a family member, friend or infant in your care had a cardiac or first aid emergency in your presence, could you recognize the signs and respond quickly an appropriately? The American Heart Association has developed a variety of training kits and courses to teach you lifesaving skills.
Community Programs
Less than one-third of sudden cardiac arrest victims are administered immediate CPR from bystanders. Through a variety of programs, the American Heart Association is equipping people and communities to act in emergencies and ultimately save lives.
Other
From product support guides to funding resources for community CPR programs to assessments of how effective such programs are locally, the American Heart Association provides tools that make communities stronger.