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Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)
In case of an emergency, are you ready?
The American Heart Association Cardiac Emergency Response Plan is a written document that establishes the specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in any setting – be it a school, community organization, workplace, or sports facility.
During a cardiac emergency, a well-developed plan is essential for the best outcomes. Become a part of the Nation of Lifesavers that are prepared to act in an emergency with these simple steps: Create, Share, Practice, Activate, and Evaluate.
CERP Guidance and Resources
The American Heart Association has created an easy-to-use Cardiac Emergency Response plan to help assist you in preparing your location to act in an emergency.
Download the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and Protocol – Community (PDF)
CERP Implementation Guide
This guide will help organizations create, share, practice, activate, and evaluate a cardiac emergency response plan to reduce death from cardiac arrest in any setting.
The American Heart Association, in collaboration with Project ADAM and Parent Heart Watch, proudly support CERP preparation.
General Checklist
Download the General Checklist (PDF)Get Trained
With Faster, Flexible and Quality First Aid CPR and AED Training, the American Heart Association (AHA) can help make sure you are ready with a variety of courses designed to prepare you for real life situations.
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