Posts About First Aid, CPR & AED Training | The WorldPoint Blog

At WorldPoint, our mission is to bring best-in-class training products to the people who save lives—nurses, EMTs, educators, and healthcare providers across the country. This month, we’re proud to feature Innosonian America as our Vendor Spotlight, showcasing their latest innovations in CPR training, AED education, bariatric simulation, and advanced life support (ALS).

From the revolutionary Brayden AED Trainer to the R42 Bariatric Manikin and their cutting-edge VivusCardio digital platform, Innosonian is reshaping the way lifesaving skills are taught, practiced, and retained.

We sat down with Bo Latham, a product expert from Innosonian, to explore what sets these solutions apart—and how they're transforming healthcare and emergency training in 2025 and beyond.

This March, we are proud to spotlight BT Inc. as our Vendor of the Month, celebrating their commitment to innovation and their impact on the world of medical simulation. BT Inc. has been a key player in advancing healthcare education, and their cutting-edge products are designed to empower both instructors and learners alike.

CHICAGO, IL, December 9, 2024—As Illinois prepares for groundbreaking 2025 legislation requiring CPR training in all schools, WorldPoint, a global leader in CPR and first aid training for over 30 years, is proud to announce its new role as the preferred provider of community education training equipment for Illinois Heart Rescue. This partnership is set to revolutionize CPR education statewide, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.

In CPR training, the integration of 3-in-1 CPR manikins, such as CPR Taylor by WorldPoint, has revolutionized how trainers prepare individuals to respond to life-threatening emergencies.

Pediatric resuscitation training, teaching individuals to effectively respond to infants and children in crisis, is a crucial aspect of medical and emergency training. Pediatric resuscitation manikins or pediatric CPR manikins are an important part of this educational process. These training tools are essential for simulating real-life scenarios, allowing trainees to gain the hands-on experience needed to provide care confidently when it matters most.

On July 1st, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 5394 into law, mandating that all Illinois school districts develop comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans starting in the 2024-2025 school year.

In critical moments of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), every second counts. This is where Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) step in as lifesaving devices that can make a crucial difference. AEDs are portable electronic devices that can quickly and effectively diagnose and treat life-threatening heart rhythms, specifically ventricular fibrillation, through the application of an electric shock, restoring the heart's normal rhythm.

In honor of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, The JEMS Report podcast featured a compelling discussion with Courtney Schwerin O’Reilly, the Executive Director of Illinois Heart Rescue. Hosted by Dr. Ted Lee, Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, and Jeff Frankle, Managing Editor, the podcast delved into the significance of CPR and AED awareness, highlighting both the progress and ongoing challenges in improving cardiac arrest outcomes. This conversation underscores the vital importance of widespread CPR and AED training, which aligns closely with WorldPoint’s mission to enhance healthcare training and education.