Register Today for the
2025 American Heart Association
Guidelines for CPR and ECC Webinars
Join the American Heart Association for a full day of virtual programming dedicated to the release of the 2025 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), taking place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
The day begins with a global livestream from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m. CT, broadcast from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This event will feature the simultaneous release of the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines. Following the release, leading experts will host in-depth discussions on the most impactful updates in resuscitation science. The livestream is open to the public and does not require registration.
Later in the day, the Association will host three focused webinars designed for the global CPR Training Network:
- Science Overview (10:30–11:45 a.m. CT)
- Training Implementation (12:45–2:15 p.m. CT)
- Pediatric & Neonatal Focus (3:15–4:15 p.m. CT)
Advance registration is required by Friday, October 17 at 5:00 p.m. CT to attend these webinars. All sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive access to the recordings following the events.
If you're unable to attend, recordings from both the ILCOR livestream and the Heart Association webinars will be available after the virtual events. We encourage you to register in advance to ensure you receive the recordings directly via email.
Find the detailed email on the Science and Guidelines News webpage and registration form for the Heart Association webinars on the Virtual Experience webpage.
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The Countdown Has Begun for ReSS 2025
The 2025 Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) is set to take place November 8–9 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This premier event brings together global experts in cardiac emergency care, resuscitation science, and CPR quality improvement for two days of groundbreaking research, multidisciplinary discussions, and networking opportunities. There will also be an opportunity for registrants to attend the following sessions related specifically to the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC:
- ReSS Unveiling of the 2025 Cardiac Arrest Guidelines
- Sat., Nov 8th – 7:30 a.m., CT
- “Shock”ing Debates. CPR Guidelines “take‘em or leave’em”
- Sat., Nov 8th – 2:45 p.m., CT
Attendees will experience award-winning science, the latest technological innovations, and community-based research findings that span adult and pediatric care. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or healthcare professional focused on emergency cardiovascular care, ReSS offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise and connect with peers across disciplines.
Registration includes access to all symposium sessions, Scientific Sessions content, and the Science & Technology Hall, plus virtual access to select programming. Heart Association Professional Members receive discounted rates and complimentary access to Scientific Sessions OnDemand™. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most influential resuscitation science event of the year.
Register today and join the conversation that’s shaping the future of cardiac emergency care.
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Early Registration Extended: Join Us
at CASSummit 2025
There’s still time to join us in Phoenix this December — and save! Early registration for the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit) 2025 has been extended through October 22. This gives more Instructors the opportunity to take part in the world’s premier gathering on resuscitation science and education at a special discounted rate.
As a Platinum Sponsor, the American Heart Association is proud to help lead this event. Association CPR and ECC Guidelines authors and experts will be a special feature of CASSummit, leading general sessions and pre-conference workshops. Together, we’ll celebrate the entire chain of survival — educators, clinicians, EMS professionals, researchers, survivors and advocates — advancing survival as one community.
Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from the experts, connect with peers worldwide, and return home with practical insights to strengthen your program.
Pre-Conference Workshops for Instructors
To support your readiness to teach the new guidelines, the Association is leading three pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Each in-person session focuses on a specific discipline and is taught by the experts who shaped the guidelines.
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | BLS & Heartsaver
Review and Discuss the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC
Presented by Ian Drennan, ACP, PhD Vice-Chair, BLS · Mark Terry, MPA, NRP
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM | ACLS
Review and Discuss the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC
Presented by Michael Kurz, MD, MS, FACEP, FAEMS, FAHA Chair, ALS · Kenny Navarro, MEd, LP
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM | PALS
Review and Discuss the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC
Presented by Alexis Topjian, MD, MSCE, FAHA Co-Chair, PALS · Mary McBride, MD, Med Vice Chair, Special Circumstances · Tia Raymond, MD, MBA, FAAP, FAHA, FCCM, Co-Chair, PBLS
Don’t wait — register now and save up to $200 by October 22!
REGISTER NOW & SAVE >>
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Ellie Breech sharing her story at an American Heart Association Go Red for Women event.
(Photo courtesy of the Breech family)
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The Power of Preparedness: How CPR Training Helped a
College Athlete Save Her Dad
A few months after NFL player Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, the University of Pittsburgh trained its athletes in CPR and AED use—training that would prove lifesaving for soccer goalie Ellie Breech. Already familiar with CPR from her lifeguard days and her father Ed Breech’s stories as an ER nurse, Ellie refreshed her skills in spring 2023. That December, while home for winter break, Ellie sprang into action when Ed collapsed from cardiac arrest on Christmas morning. She performed CPR for nine minutes until emergency responders arrived. Though the AED couldn’t deliver a shock due to Ed’s heart rhythm, Ellie’s immediate response kept him alive until he could be placed on life support and eventually recover without brain damage.
Ed’s survival was a testament to the power of CPR and the importance of training. After 22 days in the hospital, he returned home, later joined by a new pug named George—his constant companion. Inspired by the experience, Ellie shifted her focus from engineering to medicine, driven by her father’s example and her own heroic actions. In February, she was honored at a Pitt basketball game by none other than Damar Hamlin. Their story highlights how CPR training can turn ordinary people into lifesavers. To find the full article and learn more about Ellie and Ed’s journey, visit the link.
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Make World Restart a Heart Day on
October 16 a Day of Action
This fall the American Heart Association is urging families, schools, and workplaces to make World Restart a Heart Day a day of action by learning how to save a life.
Supported by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation, this awareness day focuses on Hands-Only CPR training and the importance of immediate action to help save more lives from cardiac arrest globally.
Make World Restart a Heart Day a day of action:
- Take 90 seconds to learn CPR.
- Advocate for a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) in your community.
- Raise awareness on social media using the hashtag #WorldRestartAHeart.
- Share your CPR story here.
Immediate CPR and defibrillation are key to doubling the survival rate of cardiac arrest by 2030, a primary goal for the American Heart Association’s second century.
Join the Nation of Lifesavers and take action this World Restart a Heart Day, by learning CPR and advocating for CERPs in your community so that together you can be prepared to save a life.
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Training Center Site Review Results:
January - September 2025
The American Heart Association conducted a series of Training Center (TC) Site reviews between January and September 2025 to assess compliance and quality across the Association Training Network. These reviews are triggered by complaints or failed unannounced course monitoring sessions and involve a two to three-hour meeting between TC leadership and the Association Compliance Team. The goal is to identify areas for improvement and ensure high standards in life-saving training. The data below summarizes the 2025 review outcomes for January through September:
- Number of TC Site reviews held: 10
- Number of TCs placed on probation: 10
- Number of TCs currently on probation from 2025 TC Site reviews: 7
- Number of TCs currently placed back on probation from past TC Site reviews: 2
- Number of TC Site reviews currently scheduled from October 2025 – November 2025: 4
Key compliance concerns identified during these reviews include a lack of oversight of sites and Instructors, failure to maintain or utilize the recommended training Faculty-to-Instructor ratios, and inadequate vetting of both Training Sites and Instructors. Additionally, many TCs do not confirm Instructor or student identification, although this is not currently required by the Association.
All reviews to date have resulted in action plans and probation periods, reinforcing the importance of maintaining strong oversight and quality assurance for CPR training offered across all TCs to improve cardiac arrest outcomes.
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Cardiac Arrest Survivor Network Series Podcast
Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest?
Discover the courage and resilience of cardiac arrest survivors in the Survivor Network Series. Each episode features powerful personal stories of survival, recovery, and hope.Tune in today and be moved by the voices of survival and strength. |
Podcast: "Leveraging Telehealth for Cardiovascular Care: A Johns Hopkins Perspective"
In this episode, we explore the growing world of telehealth in cardiology with Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, who is a cardiac electrophysiologist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Kathy Byrne, MSN, CRNP, CCRN, who is a nurse practitioner at The Johns Hopkins Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center.
Don’t miss this enlightening discussion sponsored by the American Heart Association Center for Telehealth. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge from these experts and discover how telehealth is transforming cardiovascular care. Listen to the full episode now! |
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Training Central Webinar
- Wed., Oct. 21
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Registration Link (Please register in advance)
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Take Your Training to the Next Level - AHA Blended & eLearning Webinar
(Please use the correct registration link below)
- Thurs., Oct. 23
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
- Link
- Register in advance for this webinar.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
- THE WEBINAR WILL BE HELD DURING CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
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Training Central Webinar
- Tues., Nov. 11
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Registration Link (Please register in advance)
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Take Your Training to the Next Level - AHA Blended & eLearning Webinar
(Please use the correct registration link below)
- Thurs., Nov. 20
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
- Link
- Register in advance for this webinar.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
- THE WEBINAR WILL BE HELD DURING CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
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Do you want to be an AHA Volunteer on one of its Committees? Listen to the webinar and see how unique the experience is!
- Link
- Passcode: *6ecT1!!
- Here is the link to sign up to be part of a great community of passionate people just like you!
- ECC Subcommittee ApplicationLink
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New eBook Reader Now Available!
A new version of the eBook Reader is now available on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and browsers. Download it from the Apple Store, Google Play Store, eBooks Portal, or access it on your browser. The updated reader offers enhanced features for an improved reading experience, including preview and zoom for figures, algorithms and tables, personalized bookmarks, highlights and annotations, chapter progress tracking, in-book search, and more.
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The AHA's digital health solution to assist clinicians in running codes and delivering bedside PALS care with actual patients.
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Customer & Training Center Coordinator Support
1-877-AHA-4CPR (1-877-242-4277)
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m., - 5:00 p.m., Central
Email: Atlas.support@heart.org
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