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Nov 10, 2025

Highlights of the 2025 AmericanHeart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

These Highlights provide an overview of the major updates and key issues presented in the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The 2025 Guidelines represent a comprehensive revision of the AHA’s recommendations across adult, pediatric, and neonatal life support, resuscitation education science, systems of care, and ethical considerations in resuscitation. They are designed to help resuscitation professionals and AHA instructors focus on the most impactful, debated, or practice-changing recommendations in resuscitation training and clinical application. Each recommendation is supported by its underlying rationale. As this publication serves as a summary, it does not include the primary research references or detail the Classes of Recommendation and Levels of Evidence. For complete information, readers should consult the full 2025 Guidelines and Executive Summary, published in Circulation (October 2025), along with the 2025 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations, published concurrently in Circulation and Resuscitation. Detailed methodologies used by ILCOR for evidence assessment and by the AHA for guideline development are also published elsewhere. The 2025 Guidelines apply the latest AHA definitions for each Class of Recommendation and Level of Evidence. In total, 760 specific recommendations are included across adult, pediatric, and neonatal life support, resuscitation education, and systems of care. Of these, 233 are Class 1, 451 are Class 2, and 76 are Class 3 recommendations—comprising 55 identified as having no benefit and 21 associated with potential harm.

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Nov 10, 2025

2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

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Nov 27, 2023

AHA Disclaimer

​The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and skill in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials. Using these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the AHA. A part of the fees needed for the AHA course materials is expected.

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Feb 9, 2021

Virtual Training Courses

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Oct 29, 2020

2020 ACLS Provider Course (Instructor-Led Training)
FAQ

As of October 21, 2020 ACLS Provider Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Course Questions: What is the AHA’s 2020 ACLS Provider Course? The AHA’s ACLS Provider Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, as well as the 2019 Update to the 2018 ASA Ischemic Stroke Guidelines. ACLS teaches the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, high-performance teams, continuous high-quality CPR, systems of care, recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, post-cardiac arrest care, acute dysrhythmias, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The goal of the ACLS Provider Course is to improve outcomes for adult patients of cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary emergencies through early recognition and interventions by high-performance teams. What specifically is taught in the new ACLS Course? In the 2020 ACLS Provider Course, students will learn and practice: • Systematic approach (assessment) • High-quality BLS • Airway management • Rhythm recognition • Defibrillation • Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only) • Use of medications • Cardioversion • Transcutaneous pacing • High-performance teams What are the key differences between the 2015 Guidelines and 2020 Guidelines versions of the ACLS The new ACLS Course includes the following changes: Learning and testing Stations The key change in the ACLS Provider Course is achieving a minimal Chest Compression Fraction (CCF) of 81% for more objective practice and testing. This allows everyone to move from a perception of how they did to actual measures of how they performed (perception to reality). This requires scenarios to be run in real-time so that CCF can be measured coupled with a required feedback device for increased CPR quality. Teams will need to work together to figure out how to increase their CCF (i.e., choreography, logistics, etc.) for arrest-related cases. The desire is to transfer this newly acquired knowledge into real-world emergencies. This is the core of increasing survival rates. Perform-----Measure-----Evaluate/Debrief------Implement changes-----Perform better-----Measure the Continuous improvement cycle Online examsThe AHA now offers online exams for Instructor-led Training (ILT) courses. Using their Security ID number, Training Centers secure online exams (bundled with eCards or as a standalone option) from ShopCPR to be issued to students during the ILT course. Online exams improve exam security and are just one way the AHA ensures that cardholders around the world have met the same course completion requirements for ACLS classroom training. Course Videos• Course videos are available in digital format online and on DVD• New videos have been added to the ACLS Course, including CPR Coach Instructor ManualPart 1: General Concepts – All healthcare Instructor manuals now have a universal section, including • Science and educational principles of resuscitation training • Basic logistics for conducting any AHA course Precourse WorkInstructor-led courses now include precourse work. If an Instructor chooses this option (recommended), students review course content through online interactive videos before they enter the classroom. Video lessons cover multiple medical subjects to prepare students for the course. Each lesson includes questions to engage students. This format allows more classroom time for hands-on skills training and leads to students being better prepared to participate as soon as they enter the classroom. Pre briefingIn the 2020 ACLS Provider Course, Instructors conduct a briefing with students immediately before the start of each simulation. The goals of the briefing are to establish a positive learning environment and to provide information about the session to students. In addition, teams will set goals for the case and discuss the goals they set in the briefing during the debriefing. This will prepare students for success in the course. CPR CoachThe CPR Coach is a new role within the resuscitation team. The CPR Coach role is designed to promote the delivery of high-quality CPR and allow the Team Leader to focus on other elements of cardiac arrest care, coordinate the various team members’ assigned tasks and ensure that clinical care isdelivered according to AHA guidelines. Skills TestingHigh-Quality BLS Skills Testing• Focuses on continuous chest compressionsMegacode Testing• Assesses students as a team• Set goals related to chest compression fraction and teamworkProvider Manual Updates• Highlights 2 main themes: preventing arrest and high-performance teams• New information under “Cardiac Arrest: Selected Special Situations”o Maternal cardiac arresto Ventricular assist devices• Revised illustrations• CPR Coach• Expanded information on high-performance teams What is the format for the ACLS Provider ILT Course?In the new ACLS Provider ILT Course, precourse work is completed before the course so that students are prepared for the course at a Training Center (TC) or another facility. Precourse work includes the mandatory Precourse Self-Assessment, followed by video lessons. The course is structured as follows:• Core concepts are presented online through interactive video lessons. Video lessons are completed before coming to class. Then Instructors lead discussions and case-based scenarios around a manikin during class.• The Instructor coaches students by using a feedback device as they practice CPR and ventilation skills.• The Instructor monitors as each student/team demonstrates skills proficiency as outlined in the skills testing checklist.• Students take the ACLS Provider Course Exam exam to confirm their understanding of core concepts.The TC may choose for students to complete online video lessons (precourse work) before coming to class or may choose to conduct a traditional ACLS course, where all video lessons are conducted in class as interactive discussions with students. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficiency in the following skills used in resuscitation:• Systematic approach (assessment)• High-quality BLS• Airway management• Rhythm recognition

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Sep 17, 2020

Indirect Training Courses

With the recent change in the 2020 ACLS & PALS courses, Virtual training is no longer necessary. The 2020 Release of ACLS & PALS allows for viewing the videos at home and then coming to class for a 2-3 hour session. This is even better than the Virtual option and allows for a safe convenient course. Contact the Training Center for more information - 718-441-0656

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Nov 18, 2019

Adult Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

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Sep 27, 2019

SEVEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR RESUSCITATION TRAINING PROVIDER

Originally posted on healthleadersmedia.com BY COMILLA SASSON MD Ph.D. FAHA FACEP  |   SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Originally posted on healthleadersmedia.com Today you have more choices than ever before for resuscitation training. Here are seven key things to ask when evaluating a training provider to be sure you are choosing the most effective training for this life-saving skill. Do the courses incorporate the latest resuscitation science and updated guidelines? Resuscitation science and the resulting guidelines change as improvements are discovered, tested, and proven. Keeping your staff up to date using current, evidence-based resuscitation practices results in improved patient care and outcomes.Do the programs require foundational BLS skills practice and testing in BLS, ACLS and PALS courses?The most important component of successful resuscitation is the delivery of high-quality CPR. BLS is often the weakest link in resuscitation, as validated in a recent health system case study. Healthcare providers need to practice BLS skills often to ensure they are competent and prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. Allowing providers to shorten or skip over BLS skills practice and testing can lead to compromised patient care. Does the program require the use of directive feedback devices to measure compression rate and depth?Many resuscitation training programs do not. The problem is you can’t improve what you don’t measure. Feedback device technology has shown that most people overestimate their ability to deliver effective CPR1. To ensure high-quality CPR skills, the use of a directive feedback device is necessary to objectively measure CPR quality in real-time. Feedback devices highlight strengths and weaknesses and enable skills improvement.Does the program include a focus on continuous quality improvement?A high-quality training provider will offer a portfolio of courses – tailored to varying levels of experience – aimed at improving CPR quality. With average adult survival rates of 26%2 for in-hospital cardiac arrest and up to 11%2 for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, continuous improvement to cardiac arrest response and delivery of high-quality CPR is an obligation to patients. Healthcare providers must be competent in delivering high-quality CPR, and patient care teams must be coordinated and competent working together effectively.Does the program offer “verified competence” credentials?Verified competence is the new standard of care achieved through programs that require measured quarterly CPR skills practice and cognitive learning. Interval CPR skills training of any frequency less than every six months is neither evidence-based nor science-based.3 Although some training providers claim a flexible interval training approach is scientifically proven to lead to competence, this is not true.Is the program designed for quick certifications?Many healthcare providers believe they are proficient at performing high-quality CPR and do not need to review content or practice skills. Even those that provide CPR occasionally or often have been found to compress and ventilate incorrectly and need more frequent skills practice.1 Quickly testing out of skills and skipping core content can compromise resuscitation knowledge, CPR skills competence, and patient care. With annual resuscitation guidelines updates and frequent scientific statements being released, providers can learn important new information on improvements to resuscitation delivery and patient care.        Are the programs developed by resuscitation science and education experts?When learning and mastering a skill, going to the source is the key to success. When one organization leads the rest in developing the science, education, and practice of a lifesaving skill, why look to one of its followers? The lead organization will be more up to date on science and practice in its education and lead the others in delivering improvements and innovations. If your resuscitation training provider cannot answer yes to all these questions, you are likely not receiving the best training. The American Heart Association is the most trusted leader in resuscitation science and education with a portfolio of training and education programs tailored to clinical and non-clinical caregivers of all levels. We conduct the research and author the resuscitation guidelines followed across the United States. We developed the first-ever Resuscitation Education Scientific Statement to improve resuscitation education, training, and practice. Our ongoing research leads to continuous improvements in CPR quality and resuscitation methods that save more lives. Healthcare organizations use the AHA’s guidelines as the foundation for their own guideline-directed care and clinical pathway decisions. Training with our proven resuscitation programs helps you deliver the best possible patient care. Better training saves lives, and more than 90% of hospitals choose the leader in CPR training.4 https://mdcerts.com/aha-courses-classes/

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Jul 13, 2019

Reschedule a Class

NEW for 2019 RESCHEDULING POLICY: In order to Reschedule a Class, you must contact us at 888-503-3113, 718-441-0656 or 516-860-7381 We may not be available on Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. We do not charge rescheduling fees. It’s understood that things change, and you may have an emergency. We do ask that you contact us prior to the class date. If you do not contact us, we will be waiting for your appearance, and that does delay class unnecessarily. In cases of extreme weather conditions resulting in MTA or DOE suspensions, we will reschedule you for another class. LATENESS POLICY: We only ask that you arrive to class on time. Classrooms open 15 minutes prior to the start of class. If you are more than 15 minutes late to class, you will not be allowed into the class. You will have to reschedule your class, NO SHOW POLICY: If you can not make it to your scheduled class, just give us a call, contact us at 888-503-3113, 718-441-0656 or 516-860-7381 If you do not contact us, we will be waiting for your appearance, and that does delay class unnecessarily.