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American Heart Association offices will be closed on Monday, September 1,
in observance of Labor Day, as we recognize the contributions of our nation’s workforce.
Please Note: To view information in some links, you will be required to log in to your AHA Atlas account.
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Test Your Knowledge with This Week’s 2025 American Heart Association
Guidelines for CPR & ECC Trivia Question
When was the first scientific council as the Section for the
Study of the Peripheral Circulation, the Council on Circulation, formed?
Scroll down to the red box located under the CPR save story for the answer!
Also, please remember to visit the 2025 American Heart Association Science and Guidelines News webpage (log in required) for all the latest information and resources.
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The 2025 AHA Guidelines: Learn Directly from the Authors at CASSummit
How do you translate the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC into clear, confident instruction? At this year’s Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit), you’ll hear directly from the experts who reviewed the science and wrote the guidelines — just weeks after their release — as they share the science, context, and decision-making behind the updates.
General Session | Thursday, Dec. 4 | 9:00–10:05 AM
The 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC: What Changes, What Stays the Same – and Why?
In this session, you’ll hear the rationale behind some of the most significant and debated changes in the 2025 Guidelines — as well as the decisions not to change — grounded in the most current and comprehensive review of resuscitation science, systems and education.
Presenters include:
- Michael Kurz, MD, MS, FACEP, FAEMS, FAHA — Chair, ALS
- Alexis Topjian, MD, MSCE, FAHA — Co-Chair, PALS
- Ian Drennan, ACP, PhD — Vice-Chair, BLS
- Mary McBride, MD, Med — Vice Chair, Special Circumstances
- Comilla Sasson, MD, PhD
- Tia Raymond, MD — Co-Chair, PBLS
This session is designed to give Instructors the context and clarity they need to confidently teach the 2025 Guidelines in any setting.
Pre-Conference Workshops for Instructors
To support your readiness to teach the new guidelines, AHA is leading three pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Each 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 and 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 and 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; Mary McBride, MD, Med; and Tia Raymond, MD
Join us at CASSummit, Dec. 3–6, to connect with peers, deepen your expertise, and prepare to teach the 2025 AHA Guidelines with confidence.
Early registration ends soon. Save up to $200 by registering before October 8!
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER >>
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Jio Rodriguez with the police officers who helped save his life. From left: Officer Wayne Perritt, Officer Pamela Young, Rodriguez and Lt. Richard Homestead. (Photo courtesy of Richard Homestead)
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College Senior Survives Cardiac Arrest Thanks to
Quick-Thinking Campus Police Officers
In a remarkable story of fate and resilience, 21-year-old college senior Jio Rodriguez survived a sudden cardiac arrest while playing basketball at Central Connecticut State University, thanks to the swift actions of campus police officers who were present due to a nearby event. Their immediate CPR and use of an AED revived Jio, who later underwent triple bypass surgery caused by undiagnosed Kawasaki disease. The emotional journey included waking up in the hospital surrounded by family, enduring painful recovery days, and ultimately receiving an implantable defibrillator to safeguard his future.
Determined to reclaim his life, Jio returned to campus, graduated on time, and even participated in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, where he met the officers who saved him. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of heart health, emergency preparedness, and community support. For the full story and more on Jio’s inspiring recovery, visit the link.
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>>>> The answer to the trivia question is…1935!
The first scientific council, the Council on Circulation, was formed in 1935 as the Section for the Study of the Peripheral Circulation. Today, the AHA has 16 scientific councils, each unique, that support and foster health science through the lens of professionals from an array of specialties and classifications. Council members participate in the discovery and dissemination of science.
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Program Administration Manual: AHA Policies and Procedures
As we get closer to the launch of the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC on October 22, 2025, we would like to remind everyone that important topics are included in the Program Administration Manual (PAM) related to the successful implementation of the updated products and courses.
In the PAM, there is a section outlining the American Heart Association’s policies and procedures for Training Centers. Among those included, are the following:
- The Training Center (TC) must use the current AHA ECC training materials in its courses and ensure that course participants have the most current course materials for use. For more information, please refer to Course Information section.
- In support of the AHA ECC mission, the TC provides Instructors with resources for obtaining equipment, marketing, or organizational support for courses.
- The TC conducts Instructor Essentials courses and provides updates to its Instructors and Training Sites (TS) with the latest information on AHA courses, science guidelines, policies and procedures, the ECC Beat, and Training Bulletins and Memos. All updates must meet the timing requirements defined with each product or materials release.
- TC policies and procedures for Instructors and administration of TSs cannot contradict AHA guidelines and policies as listed in the PAM.
To find out more, please visit the Training Center Policies and Procedures section listed in the PAM.
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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. |
| 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
***(Additional Date)
- Wed., Sept. 10
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Registration Link (Please register in advance)
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Introductory eCard Webinar
- Tues., Sept. 16
- 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. | Central Time (US & Canada)
- Registration Link
- Register in advance by using the link above.
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Training Central Webinar
- Wed., Sept. 24
- 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., Sep. 25
- 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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American Heart Association New eBook Reader Updates Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce that enhancements are coming soon to the AHA eBook Reader, designed to elevate your user experience. In the upcoming release, users can look forward to new features that make reading more accessible, intuitive, and enjoyable, including:
🔍 Zoom: Whether you’re reading small copy or detailed diagrams, you now have greater Zoom capability for enhanced clarity.
🧭 Smarter Navigation: Revamped navigation makes it easier to access algorithms, jump between chapters, sections, or even specific keywords—perfect for research or casual reading.
🌙 Dark Mode: Reduce eye strain and read comfortably at night with the new dark mode option.
📖 Scroll or Swipe: Choose your preferred reading style—scroll continuously or swipe. It’s all about flexibility.
These updates are designed with you in mind, making reading more intuitive and enjoyable. Stay tuned—your upgraded eBook Reader experience is just around the corner! |
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The AHA’s digital health solution to assist clinicians in running codes and delivering bedside ACLS 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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