Youth CPR
Empowering Youth to Save Lives
Be Prepared. Be Confident. Be the Reason Someone Survives.
Youth CPR
On-site CPR/AED training for Students schools & colleges with flexible scheduling and hands-on practice.
Training for Individuals & Groups
Beginner-friendly CPR classes for teens, and young adults learn with confidence.
Chain Of Survival
Simple emergency plan setup AED guidance, clear steps, and staff readiness.
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Youth-led mission making CPR education accessible through schools and community events.
Sanjay Adig
Founder & President
Youth CPR 2023
About Youth CPR
I am currently a sophomore at Park Tudor High School in Indianapolis. Although I have been teaching CPR classes since my freshman year, my journey began in middle school when my fascination with CPR grew after witnessing an event that made me realize how important this skill truly is. That moment led me to spend months watching online videos, reading materials, asking questions, attending training classes, and practicing compressions at home. The power to save a life inspired me to share what I was learning, and I began posting videos online in hopes that other young students would feel motivated to learn CPR as well. Educating other students on CPR and resuscitation has become one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Through teaching, I’ve learned just as much as my students—how to communicate clearly under pressure, how to lead with empathy, and how small actions can create real change. I am certified by both the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross in CPR, AED, and First Aid. I am launching this program with a mission to educate youth—teens, adolescents, and young adults—on proper CPR, first aid techniques, and AED use. Please join me in this mission to build a more prepared community and help save lives.
Mission
To remove barriers to lifesaving education by offering free CPR instruction to high school students and young adults, fostering a culture where taking action in an emergency feels natural, not intimidating.
Vision
To build a nationwide network of CPR-trained teens whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom, raising cardiac arrest survival rates through awareness, preparation, and action.
Be Prepared. Be Confident. Be the Reason Someone Survives.
QUICK GUIDE - STEP WISE APPROACH
Before Giving CPR
- Check safety: Make sure the scene is safe. Tap the person and check for normal breathing.
- Call 911: If unresponsive, call 911 or assign someone to do it and bring an AED.
- Start compressions: If they’re not breathing or only gasping, begin hands-only CPR immediately.
Hands-Only CPR
- Position: Person flat on their back on a firm surface.
- Kneel: Kneel beside the chest, knees shoulder-width apart.
- Hand placement: Heel of one hand in center of chest; other hand on top; fingers lifted off chest.
- Body form: Shoulders over hands, elbows locked, arms straight.
- Compressions: Push hard (at least 2 inches) and fast (100–120/min).
- Recoil: Allow chest to rise fully after each compression.
Leading with Science
Review the 2025 American Heart Association’s updated guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care
Hands-on training built on proven techniques so learners practice correctly and respond faster in real emergencies.
Fresh classes and resources for teens, families, and organizations designed to fit busy schedules.
CARDIAC ARREST - TEN IMPORTANT FACTS
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Over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S.
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70% of Cardiac arrests occur at home
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Early CPR is one of the strongest predictors of survival4
Proper bystander CPR increases survival 3x.5
Early defibrillation with AEDs can improve survival from 10% to 70%6
Cardiac arrest is reversible when treated quickly with CPR and defibrillation.7
Each minute delay in CPR, can lead to 10% decrease in survival8
Brain damage begins in 4 minutes without Oxygen9
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is not the same as a heart attack
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In cardiac arrest, using AED before EMS arrives improves survival significantlyCourses and CPR Training
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CPR
CPR – or Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation – is an emergency
lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.
AED
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable, life-saving device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest by analyzing the heart’s rhythm and delivering an electrical shock if necessary.
An AED can greatly increase survival during cardiac arrest. Learn to quickly locate and use an AED with confidence early defibrillation saves lives.
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First Aid training equips you with essential skills to respond to injuries and medical emergencies until help arrives.
SAFETY & LEGAL
Learn essential safety protocols and legal protections so you can respond confidently in an emergency.
QUICK GUIDE - STEP WISE APPROACH
BEFORE GIVING CPR
- Check safety: Make sure the scene is safe. Tap the person and check for normal breathing.
- Call 911: If unresponsive, call 911 or assign someone to do it and bring an AED.
- Start compressions: If they’re not breathing or only gasping, begin hands-only CPR immediately.
HANDS-ONLY CPR
- Position: Person flat on their back on a firm surface.
- Kneel: Kneel beside the chest, knees shoulder-width apart.
- Hand placement: Heel of one hand in center of chest; other hand on top; fingers lifted off chest.
- Body form: Shoulders over hands, elbows locked, arms straight.
- Compressions: Push hard (at least 2 inches) and fast (100–120/min).
- Recoil: Allow chest to rise fully after each compression.
FULL CPR WITH BREATHS
Check the scene: Ensure safety and use PPE if available.
Assess: Shout–tap–shout to check responsiveness. Look for breathing and severe bleeding.
Call 911: If no breathing/only gasping, call 911 and get an AED.
Begin compressions:
● Two hands centered on chest
● Shoulders over hands
● Depth: ≥2 inches
● Rate: 100–120/min
● Full recoil
Give breaths:
● Head-tilt / chin-lift
● Pinch nose, make a seal, give 2 breaths (1 second each)
● Chest must rise
Continue: 30 compressions + 2 breaths.
Use AED as soon as available. Minimize pauses (<10 seconds
BEFORE GIVING CHILD OR BABY CPR
Check the scene for safety.
Make sure the area is safe, form an initial impression, use PPE if available, and obtain consent from a parent or guardian if they are present.
Check responsiveness (shout–tap–shout).
● Child: Shout their name, tap their shoulder, and look for normal breathing or life-threatening
bleeding.
● Baby: Say their name, tap the bottom of their foot, and check for normal breathing or obvious
life-threatening conditions.
Check for no more than 10 seconds.
Call 911 immediately.
If the child or baby is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, call 911 and get an AED—or send
someone to do it.
PERFORMING CHILD & BABY CPR
Position the child or baby.
Place them flat on their back on a firm, flat surface.
● For a child: kneel beside the chest.
● For a baby: stand or kneel at a slight angle near the chest
Chest Compressions (30 Compressions)
● For a child:
● Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest; use both hands if needed.
● Shoulders directly over hands, elbows locked, arms straight.
● Push about 2 inches deep at 100–120 compressions/minute.
● Allow the chest to fully rise after each compression.
● For a smaller child, use one hand.
●For a baby (two-thumb encircling technique):
● Place both thumbs side-by-side on the center of the chest just below the nipple line.
● Wrap your fingers around the baby’s back for support.
● Push 1½ inches deep at 100–120 compressions/minute.
● Allow full chest recoil.
Alternative for a baby (two-finger technique):
● Use two fingers placed on the center of the chest.
● Use if you cannot achieve adequate depth with the thumb technique.
● Compress to the same 1½-inch depth.
Rescue Breaths (2 Breaths)
● Open the airway:
● Child: slightly past-neutral head-tilt/chin-lift
● Baby: neutral head position, gentle chin lift
Give 2 effective breaths:
● Each breath lasts 1 second and must make the chest rise.
● Let the chest fall before giving the next breath.
● If the chest does not rise, reposition the head and retry.
● If the second breath still doesn’t rise, the airway may be obstructed.
CONTINUE CPR
● Continue cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths until one of the following occurs:
● You see clear signs of life
● An AED becomes available
● Another trained responder takes over
● EMS arrives and begins care
● You are too exhausted to continue
● The scene becomes unsafe
● ● You have completed about 2 minutes of CPR (5 cycles), you are alone caring for a baby, and
you need to call 911.
●Whether a shock is delivered or no shock is advised, immediately resume CPR, beginning with chest compressions.
●Follow the AED prompts and continue care until EMS arrives or the person shows signs of life.
BEFORE USING THE AED
Complete the CHECK and CALL steps.
Ensure the scene is safe, confirm the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, and call 911 or
send someone to do so.
Turn on the AED as soon as it arrives.
Open the device and follow the voice prompts—it will guide you through every step.
ATTACHING AED PADS
●Expose and prepare the chest.
Remove all clothing covering the chest. If wet, wipe the chest dry before placing pads.
●Apply pads in the correct positions:
● One pad goes on the upper right side of the chest.
● The other pad goes on the lower left side of the chest, a few inches below the armpit.
●If pads might touch:
Place one pad in the middle of the chest, and the other on the back between the shoulder blades.
●Connect the pad cable if your AED model requires it
ANALYSIS AND SHOCK
Prepare for rhythm analysis.
Make sure no one is touching the person.
Say “CLEAR!” firmly so everyone steps back.
Deliver the shock if advised.
If the AED instructs you to shock:
● Ensure again that no one is touching the person.
● Say “CLEAR!” loudly.
● Press the shock button when prompted.
CONTINUE CPR
Whether a shock is delivered or no shock is advised, immediately resume CPR, beginning with chest
compressions.
Follow the AED prompts and continue care until EMS arrives or the person shows signs of life.
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