Every Second Counts

Learn to Save a Life Today

Free, step-by-step CPR training, first aid guides, and emergency response education. No medical degree required — just the willingness to act when it matters most.

350K+ Cardiac arrests/year in US
2-3× Survival rate with CPR
10 min To learn the basics

🫀 CPR in 5 Steps

1

Check the Scene

Ensure safety. Tap shoulders, shout "Are you OK?"

2

Call 911

Or direct someone nearby to call immediately.

3

Push Hard & Fast

Center of chest. 2 inches deep. 100-120 per min.

4

Give Rescue Breaths

Tilt head, lift chin. 2 breaths after 30 compressions.

5

Don't Stop

Continue until help arrives or an AED is ready.

100-120 BPM compression rate
45% Survival increase with CPR
4-6 min
Brain damage begins without oxygen
70%
Of cardiac arrests happen at home
46%
Receive CPR before EMS arrives
1 in 4
Deaths preventable with basic first aid
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Learn Life-Saving Skills

Step-by-step guides designed for complete beginners. No medical background needed — just follow along.

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Essential

Adult CPR: Complete Guide

Master chest compressions and rescue breathing for adults. The most critical skill you'll ever learn.

⏱ 12 min read Read Guide →
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Essential

Child & Infant CPR

Specialized techniques for children and babies. Key differences every parent must know.

⏱ 15 min read Read Guide →
Beginner

How to Use an AED

Automated External Defibrillators save lives. Learn where to find one and how to use it in under 5 minutes.

⏱ 8 min read Read Guide →
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Essential

Choking: Heimlich Maneuver

What to do when someone is choking. Adult, child, and self-administered techniques explained.

⏱ 10 min read Read Guide →
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Intermediate

Severe Bleeding Control

Learn direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use. Critical skills for trauma situations.

⏱ 14 min read Read Guide →
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Beginner

Recovery Position Guide

How to safely position an unconscious, breathing person while waiting for emergency services.

⏱ 6 min read Read Guide →

What To Do When It Happens

Quick-reference guides for real emergency situations. Know what to do before help arrives.

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Heart Attack

Recognize the signs: chest pressure, shortness of breath, cold sweat. Time-critical response steps.

Emergency Guide →
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Stroke (FAST Protocol)

Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. Every minute lost = 1.9M neurons.

Emergency Guide →
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Severe Allergic Reaction

Anaphylaxis can kill in minutes. Learn to identify it and administer an EpiPen correctly.

Emergency Guide →
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Burns & Scalds

Immediate treatment for thermal, chemical, and electrical burns. What to do — and what NOT to do.

Emergency Guide →
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Drowning Response

Water rescue basics, clearing airways, and performing CPR on a near-drowning victim.

Emergency Guide →

Seizures

What to do (and what myths to ignore) when someone has a seizure. Safety first protocol.

Emergency Guide →
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Watch & Learn

Visual step-by-step demonstrations. Sometimes seeing it done is the best way to learn.

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CPR

How to Save a Life in 60 Seconds

The fastest CPR crash course you'll ever see.

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CPR

CPR Step-by-Step for Beginners

Complete beginner walkthrough with proper hand placement.

3:15
AED

AED: Your Step-by-Step Lifesaver

How to use an automated defibrillator — even with zero training.

2:48
First Aid

What To Do If Someone Stops Breathing

The critical first 4 minutes and what you need to do.

0:58
First Aid

Choking? Here's What You Do

Heimlich maneuver in under 1 minute. For adults and children.

5:20
CPR

CPR on Infants: What Every Parent Needs

Infant CPR is different. This video could save your child's life.

CPR.Care Blog

Evidence-based articles on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.

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How to Perform CPR Step by Step for Beginners

CPR Beginner High CPC
02

CPR Certification: How to Get Certified Online in 2026

Certification Online
03

Best AED Devices for Home Use: Complete Buyer's Guide

AED Affiliate
04

Hands-Only CPR vs Traditional: Which Should You Learn?

CPR Education
05

What to Do During a Heart Attack: Minute-by-Minute Guide

Emergency Heart
06

Choking First Aid: The Heimlich Maneuver for All Ages

First Aid Choking
07

First Aid Kit Essentials: What Every Home Needs

First Aid Affiliate
08

CPR for Drowning Victims: Critical Differences You Must Know

CPR Drowning

Essential Life-Saving Gear

Trusted products we recommend to keep your home, car, and workplace prepared.

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Home AED Defibrillator

FDA-approved portable AED with voice-guided instructions for untrained users.

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Premium First Aid Kit

299-piece OSHA-compliant kit for home, office, and vehicle emergencies.

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Top Rated

CPR Training Kit

Practice manikin with feedback device for learning proper compression depth and rate.

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Certified

Online CPR Certification

AHA-accredited online course with certification valid for 2 years. Study at your pace.

Get Certified →
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Connect with certified CPR and first aid training providers in your area. In-person, hands-on courses with certification.

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Hands-on practice with manikins & AEDs
Same-day certification card
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