--- title: CPR & Emergency Response description: This topic covers life-saving techniques for cardiac arrest, choking, and other medical emergencies. Learners will understand how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and coordinate emergency services. category: health-medicine subcategory: health-and-wellness difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/cpr-and-emergency-response --- # CPR & Emergency Response This topic covers life-saving techniques for cardiac arrest, choking, and other medical emergencies. Learners will understand how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and coordinate emergency services. ## Available Resources 2 Books • 2 Courses • 4 Websites ## Websites ### 1. Red Cross CPR Classes The American Red Cross class finder lists in-person, blended, and online CPR and AED training, with free skill refresher videos. Users can compare certification options and locate a course that meets workplace requirements in their area. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr **Tags:** cpr, aed, first-aid, certification ### 2. Red Cross Learn CPR Free Red Cross video modules demonstrate adult, child, and infant compressions, rescue breaths, and AED use. Viewers learn the chain of survival and how to recognize cardiac arrest before deciding whether to pursue a full certification course. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/free-online-cpr-training **Tags:** cpr, aed, first-aid, emergency-response ### 3. American Heart Association CPR The American Heart Association's public hub for chest-compression technique, AED use, and choking response, with current guideline summaries, hands-only demonstration videos, and course finders. Readers can review correct compression depth and rate before taking certification training. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://cpr.heart.org/en **Tags:** cpr, aed, first-aid, resuscitation-guidelines, emergency-response ### 4. mayoclinic.org Official Mayo Clinic site providing evidence-based medical information, patient care resources, and tools for health and wellness. It features preventive-care guidance, symptom checkers, explanations of conditions and treatments, healthy living tips, and access to clinical services. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://mayoclinic.org **Tags:** websites, health-medicine, health-and-wellness ## Courses ### 1. Free Online CPR Training Learn lifesaving CPR skills with St John Ambulance's free online course. Gain confidence in emergency response and be ready to help! **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/first-aid-advice/cpr/ **Tags:** cpr, first-aid, resuscitation, emergency-response ### 2. BLS Provider Course Learn life-saving Basic Life Support (BLS) skills with our AHA-certified course. Get certified in CPR & emergency response! **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://cpr.heart.org/en/courses/bls **Tags:** bls, cpr, aed, healthcare-provider, resuscitation ## Books ### 1. American Heart Association CPR & First Aid **Author:** American Heart Association Student workbook for the AHA Heartsaver course, covering first aid basics, adult and child CPR, AED operation, and common emergencies such as bleeding, burns, and allergic reactions. Readers can follow the illustrated step sequences used during in-person skills sessions. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/1616694246?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, health-medicine, health-and-wellness ### 2. Heartsaver CPR AED **Author:** American Heart Association Course workbook for childcare workers, teachers, and coaches, covering pediatric first aid, child and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief. Readers can review illness and injury response steps against the AHA's 2020 guidelines. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/161669825X?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, health-medicine, health-and-wellness --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/cpr-and-emergency-response