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Hands on Hearts CPR and AED Training

Name: Hands on Hearts CPR and AED Training
Start: 2026-05-09T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-09T13:30:00-04:00
Location: Edlavitch DCJCC

Teens (11-18), Adults (18+)

Date : Saturday, May 09

Time : 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

Designed by the DC Fire and EMS Department, the Hands on Hearts training is designed to empower everyday individuals to act quickly and confidently in medical emergencies. This free workshop is open to adults and teens over the age of 16.

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The Hands on Hearts training is a community-centered, life-saving education program designed to empower everyday individuals to act quickly and confidently in medical emergencies. Developed by the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, the program focuses on strengthening the critical link between the onset of an emergency and the arrival of professional responders. At its core, the training emphasizes that immediate bystander action can dramatically increase survival rates, especially in cases of cardiac arrest and opioid overdose.

Overall, the training is designed to be accessible, practical, and immediately applicable. Participants leave with a clear understanding of how to recognize emergencies, take decisive action, and potentially save lives in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

This program is open to adults and teenagers over the age of 16. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@edcjcc.org.

About the Training:
Participants in the training can expect to gain practical, hands-on knowledge across four key areas. First, they will learn Hands-Only CPR, including how to assess a situation, position their hands correctly, and deliver chest compressions at the appropriate depth and rhythm. This simplified CPR approach removes barriers to action and equips participants with the confidence to step in during a critical moment.

The training also covers the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), teaching participants how to locate, operate, and follow the device’s prompts to deliver a potentially life-saving shock. In addition, participants are introduced to the PulsePoint app, which connects trained community members to nearby cardiac emergencies and maps registered AED locations, enabling faster response before EMS arrives.

Finally, participants receive instruction in administering naloxone (Narcan), a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. This portion of the training helps individuals recognize the signs of an overdose and respond quickly and effectively, with many participants receiving a take-home dose.