NEWSLETTER 8- CPR TRAINING

By : Kayla Kim, Ara Woo, and Ina Woo

12/13/25

WHAT IS CPR TRAINING ?

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and this procedure helps an individual's likelihood in surviving cardiac arrest. All people, regardless of whether they are a healthcare worker, are capable of learning this skill. It can help save numerous lives as half a million cardiac arrests occur each year. Specifically, CPR training is the process of instructing people how to perform CPR in an emergency situation. This course usually results with the individual being CPR certified which reaps many benefits. Ultimately, CPR training is not time consuming and is encouraged for everyone to learn.

WHY IS CPR TRAINING IMPORTANT?

Being CPR trained can give you the confidence and ability to stay calm, even in difficult, scary situations. When people are CPR trained, people in cardiac arrest can receive CPR faster, doubling or even tripling their chance at survival. Additionally, data shows that 70% of cardiac arrests occur at home, with 250,000 lives lost each year. Even on school campuses, 1 in 25 US schools can expect a cardiac arrest event each year, stressing the importance of being CPR trained even more. Getting CPR trained could save lives of those around you, whether they may be loved ones or strangers.

HOW YOU CAN BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CPR TRAINING AS A TEENAGER

You can contact your school to start CPR training, and you can even start a club on it! Joining a nearby Red Cross club or the American Heart Association also allows you to become educated along with other teens. Sign up for a renewal course to ensure your skills are current and to make sure you are aware of the latest guidelines. Plus, you can expand your learning by taking a first aid course to handle other emergencies like bleeding, burns, and choking.

CITATIONS:

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/performing-cpr/what-is-cpr

https://www.avive.life/blog/why-is-cpr-important

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