Question 1

How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

It may vary depending on the number of participants, but our target for our free, hands-on, Help-a-Heart CPRcourse is 30 minutes or less. We aim to get each participant 5-10 minutes of hands-on experience with a CPR dummy & AED device.
 
Our AHA BLS CPR certification course take approximately 4 hours.

Question 2

Will I be CPR certified after taking this?

Accepted Answer

While our instructors are AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR instructor certified or AHA BLS CPR certified, you'll not be CPR certified after taking our free, hands-on, Help-a-Heart CPR course. We encourage everyone who wishes to learn more to later sign up for one of our AHA BLS CPR certification courses, AHA Heartsaver CPR AED certification courses, or one from other American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another CPR certification provider.

Question 3

Does it cost anything?

Accepted Answer

Our free, hands-on, Help-a-Heart CPR course is just that - free. If you choose to take one of our AHA BLS CPR certification courses, there's a small administrative fee ($20) to cover the cost of the AHA workbook and certificate.

Question 4

Where can I take part?

Accepted Answer

Check out the events listed to the side if you'd like to take part in one of our existing workshops. If you'd like us to come be part of an event you're putting on, contact us - we'd love to join, if possible.

Question 5

Can you tell me about those CPR songs again?

Accepted Answer

Sure! Whille our favorite CPR song is Stayin' alive by the Begees, any song that has 100-120 beats per minute (bpm) is an ideal song you can use when doing chest compressions. Some of the more popular songs below:
 
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Float on - Modest Mouse
The Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
Work it - Missy Elliot
Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake
Sorry - Justin Beiber
Another One Bites the Dust - Queen
 
You can check Spotify and search for CPR songs for other options! Remember -- too fast doesn't allow the heart to fill with blood and too slow doesn't circulate enough oxegynated blood to the heart & brain.

Question 6

Why are you offering this?

Accepted Answer

Hover over the photo for more. Or, if you're on your phone, read the text in the green box at the bottom of the page. Plain and simply, we want to pay it forward and help show how easy it can be to help save more people with CPR.

Thank you for joining our Oct 13th event as a volunteer. Please invite your friends & family in joining you - it's an awesome experience to share!

We'll be posting more details on social media as the event approaches & also letting you know other ways in which you can help.

Thanks again for helping those in your community!

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Thank you for joining our Oct 13th event as a volunteer. Please invite your friends & family in joining you - it's an awesome experience to share!

We'll be posting more details on social media as the event approaches & also letting you know other ways in which you can help.

Thanks again for helping those in your community!

Back to the home page.

Help-A-Heart program goal

We empower people to take action & save lives with basic CPR skills through a quick, hands-on experience with a CPR dummy & AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

According to the American Heart Association’s 2018 report:

25% of all deaths in the US are from cardiac arrest

Nearly 90% of the 356,000 annual, US, out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) are fatal

68.5% OHCAs happen at home & 21% in a public setting

Survival rates triple when bystander CPR is promptly administered -- & further double when an AED is used before EMS crews arrive. Join one of our free, hands-on, Help-a-Heart CPR events to find out how easy it can be to save a life.

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FAQ

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How long does it take?

Will I be CPR certified after taking this?

Does it cost anything?

Where can I take part?

Can you tell me about those CPR songs again?

Why are you offering this?

Resources

Pulsepoint AED

This free app helps you find an AED anywhere in the world.

CPR certification organizations

If you're looking to get CPR certified - check if one of our AHA BLS certification classes works for you - or check these orgs:

American Heart Association

American Red Cross

CPR songs

Keep the beat with the tune Stayin' Alive or check Spotify for the AHA CPR playlist for other songs at 100-120 bpm which are perfect for doing chest compressions.

Past events

Our program in action

Help-A-Heart program goal

We empower people to take action & save lives with basic CPR skills through a quick, hands-on experience with a CPR dummy & AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

According to the American Heart Association’s 2018 report:

25% of all deaths in the US are from cardiac arrest

Nearly 90% of the 356,000 annual, US, out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) are fatal

68.5% OHCAs happen at home & 21% in a public setting

Survival rates triple when bystander CPR is promptly administered -- & further double when an AED is used before EMS crews arrive. Join one of our free, hands-on, Help-a-Heart CPR events to find out how easy it can be to save a life.

Why it matters

Not just sharing info...

Upcoming events

FAQ

<...waiting for FAQ to load...>

How long does it take?

Will I be CPR certified after taking this?

Does it cost anything?

Where can I take part?

Can you tell me about those CPR songs again?

Why are you offering this?

Resources

Pulsepoint AED

This *free* app helps you find an AED anywhere in the world.

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CPR certification organizations

If you're looking to get CPR certified - check if one of our AHA BLS certification classes works for you - or check these orgs:

American Heart Association

American Red Cross

CPR songs

Keep the beat with the tune Stayin' Alive or check Spotify for the AHA CPR playlist for other songs at 100-120 bpm which are perfect for doing chest compressions.

Past events

Our program in action

This free app helps you find an AED anywhere in the world.