Saving Lives Starts Online: Free CPR Training in Just 15 Minutes

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

This Heart Month, take the power to save a life into your own hands with the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) free online CPR training course, RevivR.

Imagine - with just 15 minutes of your time and a cushion to practice on, you could gain the vital skills needed to make a difference in an emergency.

Every year, over 30,000 people in the UK experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and early CPR can double their chances of survival. Yet, a staggering 43% of UK adults don't know CPR.

This is your chance to change that.


Take the BHF's free CPR training course

Learning CPR is quick, easy, and completely free! Thanks to tools like the British Heart Foundation's RevivR, you can gain the skills to potentially save a life in just 15 minutes.

Start the training course below or visit the BHF website to learn more about RevivR and other ways to get involved in Heart Month 
 visit bhf.org.uk/revivr to find out more.

  • The BHF's RevivR is a free, interactive online tool that guides you through the steps of CPR in a clear and easy-to-follow way.
  • It takes just 15 minutes to complete the training and receive a certificate of completion.
  • You can use any mobile phone or tablet to access RevivR, making it convenient and accessible to everyone.

 

Watch the British Heart Foundation's Video

Harry’s Story 

Harry had a cardiac arrest at school, aged just seven. 

A member of staff started CPR immediately and saved his life. 

He now has an ICD in his chest to keep his heart beating normally.

Trigger warning: A young person discusses their experience of cardiac arrest and receiving CPR. The video has a positive message about the importance of learning CPR but please consider your own well-being before watching.