CPR/AEDÂ TRAINING
Here at Heartshield Project, we see the value in everyone having the knowledge to perform CPR, not just those who are certified. Sudden Cardiac Arrest can strike at any time, and the more bystanders who have the knowledge, the more lives we will save as a community. Good Samaritan laws offer legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill or otherwise incapacitated.
I strongly encourage everyone to become CPR/AED certified, but for those who may not require CPR/AED training, our short CPR/AED videos below will give you the information needed to practice proper CPR technique and AED usage.
PRACTICE CPR AT HOME
Learn how easy it is to perform CPR with 3 household items
WHAT IS AN AED?
Defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED) is the only way to restart a heart. Hands-only CPR can be a bridge to life until an AED can be used to shock the heart back to life. Defibrillation with an AED is the only way to restore normal electrical activity to the heart and get it beating again. Sadly, there are too few public access AEDs, so bystander CPR is even more critical until EMS arrive.
HOW TO USE AN AED
CARDIAC CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
Recognize Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Call 911
Start Hands-Only CPR
Use the nearest AED (defibrillator)
Direct EMS personnel to the victim
CPR FAILÂ WITH MICHAEL SCOTT
But at least you will always remember doing Hands-Only CPR to the beat of Stayin' Alive!
AHA Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.