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2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
Forum Available in the Instructor CommunityThe American Heart Association has launched a 2025 Guidelines discussion forum in the Instructor Community where Instructors can ask questions or post messages before the Guidelines release on October 22, 2025. Access the forum at this link (Atlas log-in required).Also, please remember to visit the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR & ECC webpage (log in required) for all the latest information and resources. |
Why CASSummit 2025 is a Must for Instructors
The 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit) is shaping up to be one of the most impactful programs to date. This year’s call for presentations brought in more than 200 submissions, the most in Summit history. With over 100 concurrent sessions on the agenda, registration is already outpacing previous years. The American Heart Association is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of CASSummit 2025.
For Instructors and educators, this year’s content offers more than information. It provides tools and context for teaching what is new, what is changing, and how it applies to real learning environments, especially considering the upcoming release of the 2025 AHA ECC & CPR Guidelines on October 22.
Hearing about Guidelines changes, learning their details, and truly understanding their implications are fundamentally different experiences. Even more challenging is the work of translating the Guidelines into effective education and clinical practice that can save lives.
This critical gap is where CASSummit makes its unique impact. It helps bridge the divide between knowledge and action, empowering both healthcare providers and the communities they serve. The program is designed to help Instructors translate updated science into clear, confident instruction. It focuses on what is most relevant now, and how that knowledge can be applied in classrooms, clinics and communities.
Get Ready to Teach the New AHA Guidelines
The American Heart Association is leading three pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, Dec. 3, focused on the new 2025 AHA Guidelines. Each session is led by experts who helped review the science and shaped the new Guidelines. They are designed to prepare Instructors to teach and apply the updates with confidence.
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | American Heart Association BLS & Heartsaver: Review and Discuss the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC
Presented by Ian Drennan, ACP, PhD Vice-Chair, BLS and Mark Terry, MPA, NRP
- 1:00 – 3:00 PM | American Heart Association ACLS: Review and Discuss the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC
Presented by Michael Kurz, MD, MS, FACEP, FAEMS, FAHA Chair, ALS and Kenny Navarro, MEd, LP
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM | American Heart Association 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; and Tia Raymond, MD Co-Chair, PBLS
Our team will be there, and we look forward to meeting all the attendees. This is a CASSummit you don’t want to miss!.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER »
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| Reminder: The Application Deadline for the American Heart Association Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) EMS Travel Grant is Approaching
The American Heart Association Council on Cardiopulmonary, Critical Care, Perioperative and Resuscitation (3CPR) is sponsoring EMS travel grants to allow full-time EMS personnel to attend ReSS, which will be held November 8-9 in New Orleans, LA. Applicants must hold appropriate EMS credentials, at either the EMT or paramedic level. Travel grant recipients are selected based on their commitment and interest in cardiac arrest, CPR and resuscitation care. The deadline to apply is 6 p.m. CT August 22, 2025. Learn more about the EMS Travel Grant and apply today! |
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Noelle Hunter (center) had a cardiac arrest while performing with her dance team. She later found out it was due to an undiagnosed heart condition she’d had since birth. (Photo courtesy of Noelle Hunter)
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| Teen Dancer Survives Cardiac Arrest on Stage, Returns to Inspire Worldwide
Noelle Hunter, a passionate dancer from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, experienced a life-altering moment during a performance at age 17. As she took the stage with her team, she felt unusually off-balance and disconnected from her body. Moments into the routine, she collapsed, her heart having stopped due to sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to quick action from audience members using CPR and an AED, she was revived and rushed to the hospital. There, she was diagnosed with long QT syndrome, a rare genetic heart condition that had gone undetected her entire life. The diagnosis brought uncertainty about her future in dance, but Hunter remained determined.
Despite a difficult recovery involving surgery, medication, and physical setbacks, Hunter slowly returned to the studio, starting with simple stretches and gradually rebuilding her strength. Her resilience paid off—she rejoined her team for their final performance and later earned a spot with HEART Global , a group that teaches dance to youth worldwide. Now performing and teaching in Japan, Hunter shares her love of dance and her story of perseverance, hoping to inspire others. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the strength found in passion and determination. Access the full story to learn more about Noelle’s inspiring comeback and global impact through dance. |
| 2025 Guidelines Transition in Atlas: What Training Centers Need to Know
As we get ready for the October 22, 2025, launch of the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, we want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth transition.
An email was sent on August 6 containing important information to help you prepare since this will be the first time the Guidelines are released within Atlas. If you missed that communication, you can access a copy by visiting the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC webpage.
Included is an overview of what to expect, what’s changing, and the actions you’ll need to take regarding provider classes in the coming months. Additional details about Instructor classes (including Instructor Essentials for new Instructors) and Instructor cards will be shared in a future communication. |
- Sept. 15 – 17, Booth #3428
- Denver, CO
- Registration Link
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- Sept. 17 – 20, Booth #803
- New Orleans, LA
- Registration Link
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Cardiac Arrest Survivor Network Series Podcast
Have you or someone you know been impacted by sudden cardiac arrest?
Listen in to two cardiac arrest survivors discuss their cardiac arrest survival and recovery on the first episode of the Survivor Network Series.
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AHA 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., Aug. 20
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT
- Registration Link (Please register in advance)
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Introductory eCard Webinar
- Thurs., August 21
- 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Central Time (US & Canada)
- Registration Link
- Register in advance by using the link above.
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Take Your Training to the Next Level – AHA Blended & eLearning Webinar
(Please use the correct registration link below)
- Thurs., Aug 21
- 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 Application Link
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Training Central Webinars
Anticipating the launch of the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC on October 22, updates have been made to the Training Central webinar presentation. There will be helpful information including an easier option to manage Instructor Updates. You can find upcoming Training Central webinar dates and registration links in the “Webinars” section of the ECC Beat. |
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1-877-AHA-4CPR (1-877-242-4277)
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