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The latest developments in emergency preparedness education, evidence-based training standards, and BCEP program updates.
2025 ILCOR Consensus on Science
"BCEP training programs are developed using current evidence-based resuscitation science, including the 2025 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations, as appropriate for each course."
Stay Ahead of the Science
Emergency preparedness standards evolve as new research emerges. BCEP keeps its programs aligned with the latest evidence so your training always reflects current best practices.
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Program Launches
New certification programs are being finalized and will be announced here as they become available.
Curriculum Updates
Course materials are continuously reviewed and updated to reflect the latest resuscitation science and safety standards.
Registry Launch
The BCEP Certification Registry will provide secure, publicly verifiable digital credentials for all certified providers.
Emergency Health Facts
Knowledge is the first step in saving a life. Here's what every prepared person should know.
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack.
Recognizing the warning signs early and calling 911 immediately can greatly improve survival and reduce damage to the heart.
How you can help:
- Call 911 immediately.
- Encourage the person to rest.
- Help them take aspirin if advised by emergency dispatch or a healthcare provider.
- Be prepared to perform CPR if they become unresponsive.
Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke each year.
Knowing the FAST warning signs can help save a life. Every minute counts.
About 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home.
The person needing CPR is most often a family member, friend, or coworker — not a stranger. Learning CPR today could help you save someone you love.
Immediate CPR can double or even triple survival chances.
Starting CPR before EMS arrives helps keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to the brain and vital organs — every compression matters.
Most workplace injuries come from everyday hazards — not major disasters.
Knowing basic first aid can help you respond when it matters most.
- Control bleeding
- Treat burns
- Respond to choking
- Recognize signs of stroke or heart attack
- Help stabilize an injured coworker until EMS arrives
An AED will not deliver a shock unless it detects a shockable heart rhythm.
AEDs are designed to be safe and guide rescuers through every step using clear voice prompts. You don't need to be a medical professional to use one.
Every second counts during a medical emergency.
While waiting for EMS, your actions make the difference:
- CPR keeps blood flowing.
- An AED may restore a normal heart rhythm.
- First aid can prevent injuries from becoming worse.
Learning CPR isn't just for healthcare workers.
Parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, construction workers, office staff, church members, and neighbors have all saved lives using CPR. Anyone can learn. Anyone can save a life.