About this session
When someone suddenly collapses at work, the people nearby may lose valuable time because they are unsure whether the situation is serious, frightened of doing something wrong or waiting for a trained first-aid responder to arrive.
Cardiac arrest means the heart is no longer pumping blood effectively. The person will be unresponsive and will not be breathing normally, although they may make occasional gasping sounds that can be mistaken for breathing.
The immediate priorities are to recognize the emergency, call the locally applicable emergency number, begin CPR and use an automated external defibrillator as soon as one is available.
Current international resuscitation guidance emphasizes early recognition, calling emergency services, immediate chest compressions and early AED use. Bystander CPR and defibrillation can substantially improve the person's chance of survival.
This awareness session explains what CPR is, why chest compressions help and what an AED does. It also explores the practical workplace response, including communicating clearly, finding the nearest AED, directing emergency responders and supporting colleagues after an incident.
The session does not provide CPR certification or formally assess practical competence. Organizations requiring hands-on skills, certification or competency sign-off should book an appropriately accredited CPR and AED training course delivered by a qualified instructor.
International resuscitation guidance advises that people teaching CPR and AED use should be appropriately qualified and able to demonstrate competence in both the skills and their instruction.
What your people take away
- Recognize the key signs that someone may be in cardiac arrest
- Understand why calling emergency services and beginning CPR quickly are essential
- Learn the purpose of chest compressions and how an AED supports the response
- Understand the practical roles colleagues can take during a workplace emergency
- Identify where accredited practical training and workplace preparation are still required
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Recognize the Emergency and ActA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Recognize the Emergency and Act: recognize unresponsiveness, check for normal breathing and call emergency services.
- Recognize unresponsiveness
- Check for normal breathing
- Call emergency services
Covers 3 of 4 points in Recognize the Emergency and Act.
60 minutes
An accessible awareness session covering how to recognize possible cardiac arrest, call emergency services and understand why immediate action matters.
- Module 1: Recognize the Emergency and Act
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Recognize the Emergency and Act.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus a clearer understanding of CPR, chest compressions, AEDs and how these elements work together.
- Module 1: Recognize the Emergency and Act
- Module 2: Understand CPR and AED Use
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Recognize the Emergency and Act and Understand CPR and AED Use.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full exploration of cardiac-arrest awareness, CPR and AED principles, workplace roles, emergency access and post-incident support.
- Module 1: Recognize the Emergency and Act
- Module 2: Understand CPR and AED Use
- Module 3: Prepare the Workplace Response
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Recognize the Emergency and Act
Every length- Recognize unresponsivenessA person in cardiac arrest will not respond when spoken to or gently stimulated.
- Check for normal breathingSomeone in cardiac arrest may not breathe at all or may make irregular gasping sounds.
- Call emergency servicesThe emergency call should be made immediately, using the locally applicable number and placing the phone on speaker where possible.
- Start rather than waitPeople sometimes delay because they fear causing harm or believe only a healthcare professional should intervene.
Understand CPR and AED Use
90 minutes and longer- What CPR is trying to achieveChest compressions help move blood to the brain and other vital organs when the heart is no longer pumping effectively.
- The role of chest compressionsEffective compressions require the person to be on a firm surface and involve repeated pressure in the center of the chest.
- What an AED doesAn AED analyzes the heart's electrical rhythm and determines whether a shock is appropriate.
- CPR and AEDs work togetherCPR supports circulation while the AED is being located and prepared.
Prepare the Workplace Response
3 hours and longer- Know where the AED isAn AED cannot help when employees do not know that it exists, cannot reach it quickly or find that access is restricted.
- Divide the immediate rolesOne person may call emergency services, another begin CPR, another collect the AED and someone else meet responders at the entrance.
- Support emergency accessLarge buildings, security controls, elevators, locked doors and unclear site addresses can delay responders.
- Prepare for the aftermathA cardiac arrest can be distressing for witnesses and responders regardless of the outcome.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about CPR Awareness Session
How long is CPR Awareness Session?
CPR Awareness Session runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Recognize the Emergency and Act: recognize unresponsiveness, check for normal breathing and call emergency services. A 60-minute session covers Recognize the Emergency and Act in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Understand CPR and AED Use. A 3-hour session adds Prepare the Workplace Response. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can CPR Awareness Session be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book CPR Awareness Session?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open CPR Awareness Session to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.