CPR Education & Training

CPR Education & Training

Building a community ready to respond

WHY Learning CPR is Important

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique used when the heart suddenly stops, a medical emergency known as sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest may occur during events such as a heart attack, near drowning, or drug overdose. When the heart stops, oxygen-rich blood can no longer circulate to the brain and other vital organs. Brain injury can begin within minutes, and without intervention, death may occur within 8 to 10 minutes.

CPR helps bridge this critical gap. By manually circulating blood through the body, CPR delivers the remaining oxygen to the brain and other organs, buying time until emergency responders can restore a normal heart rhythm and provide advanced care.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, nearly half a million Americans die from cardiac arrest each year, with more than 350,000 of those arrests occurring outside of a hospital setting—often in homes, schools, workplaces, and public spaces. In these moments, early CPR can mean the difference between life and loss.

Classes & Trainings Offered:

HeartSaver CPR/AED Course

$65 per person | 3 hours

This three-hour course provides essential training in CPR for adults, children, and infants, along with choking relief for infants only. Participants will also learn the proper use of barrier devices for all ages and how to safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The HeartSaver CPR/AED Course is designed for non-healthcare professionals who have a responsibility to respond to cardiac emergencies due to job requirements or caregiving roles. This includes teachers, fitness trainers, lifeguards, coaches, parents, and babysitters—anyone entrusted with the care and safety of others.

This course is intended for non-healthcare professionals only.
It is not designed for healthcare providers, daycare providers, or preschool teachers.

The class includes:

  • A 1.5–2 hour instructor-led lecture

  • A 30-minute American Heart Association video segment

  • Hands-on skills practice and validation

All participants will receive an American Heart Association HeartSaver Workbook and an RPH CPR Readiness Kit upon completion.

Hands-Only CPR & AED Training

Free | 1.5 hours

This 1.5-hour training introduces participants to the fundamentals of hands-only CPR for adults and teenagers, along with basic instruction on how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The focus is on fast, effective action in real-world situations—no prior experience required.

Designed for community members of all backgrounds, this training is ideal for individuals who want to be prepared to act in an emergency but do not need formal certification. Participants will learn how to recognize when CPR is needed, how to perform high-quality chest compressions, and how to confidently use an AED until emergency responders arrive.

This session emphasizes practical, approachable learning in a supportive environment and is especially well-suited for families, workplaces, schools, faith communities, and community events.

Please note: This training is not a certification course and does not include infant or child CPR or choking relief.

By making lifesaving knowledge accessible and free, this training helps ensure more people in our community are ready to respond when it matters most.

Community CPR Resource Booth

The Community CPR Resource Booth brings lifesaving knowledge directly to where people gather. Through brief, hands-on demonstrations and interactive instruction, IE Project Heart provides a quick overview of adult and teenage hands-only CPR and AED use in an accessible, supportive setting.

This booth is not a formal class, workshop, or certification course—its purpose is to introduce participants to the basics and build confidence to act in an emergency.

Designed for events of all sizes, the booth can be hosted at community gatherings, schools, workplaces, faith-based organizations, and city events. Participants receive practical, easy-to-understand guidance from our experienced team, helping them recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform high-quality chest compressions, and take action until emergency responders arrive.

By meeting people where they are, the Community CPR Resource Booth expands access to essential lifesaving skills and helps create a community that is informed, prepared, and ready to respond when it matters most.

Email Joe@rmccf.org to book a community resource booth. 

Book A Class/Training Now

Gain the confidence to act when it matters most—whether performing CPR for a loved one, responding at school, or assisting a coworker in crisis. From full Heartsaver CPR/AED certification courses to brief Hands-Only CPR sessions and Community CPR Resource Booths, our offerings provide practical skills that can save lives. Available for individuals, workplaces, schools, and community groups.