CPR Certification Success Guide: Training Videos & Essential Skills

At CPR VAM, we are committed to helping students develop the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to respond effectively in emergencies. Our comprehensive CPR Certification Resources provide practical guidance and expert tips to support successful completion of CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification courses.

Through detailed skill demonstration videos, Voice-Assisted Manikin (VAM) simulation training, and step-by-step preparation resources, students can improve their technique, practice key skills, and prepare with confidence for their certification assessments.

Advanced Life Support Training: BLS, ACLS & PALS Videos & Simulations

Perform 60 Compressions on the Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM)

Adult/Child Ventilations Using a Bag Valve Mask (BVM)

How to Perform 30:2 Two-Rescuer CPR on the Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM)

How to Perform Infant CPR Compressions on a Voice-Assisted Manikin (VAM)

Infant Ventilations on the AHA Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM)

15:2 Two-Rescuer Infant CPR on the Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM)

How to Claim AHA CE/CME Credits: Self-Guided Station Guide

How to Claim CE/CME Credits in Your AHA Self-Guided Station Portal

Top Tips to Pass Your CPR Certification Quickly

A Heartsaver CPR course combines instructor-led learning with hands-on practice to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to respond during a real emergency. Throughout the course, you will learn essential lifesaving techniques, practice with training equipment, and receive guidance from experienced instructors to improve your performance.

Throughout your Heartsaver CPR training, you will:

1) Proper Airway Technique

Position yourself behind the manikin’s head and place the mask over the face. Form a “C” with your thumb and index finger while lifting the chin to open the airway effectively.

Gently squeeze the bag to deliver breaths. Ensure your fingers pull the head back under the chin correctly. A proper seal with the E–C technique guarantees airflow and improves your CPR performance.

2) Two-Rescuer CPR Timing and Counting

During two-rescuer CPR, count each compression out loud and stop exactly at 30 (or 15 for child/infant). Proper counting ensures efficiency and prevents point deductions during assessment.

Give breaths consecutively with a short 2-second pause, not six seconds. Following this timing helps maintain coordination between rescuers and ensures correct skill execution, improving overall CPR performance and certification success.

CPR Skills – Step-by-Step Guide

Skill 1: 60 Consecutive Chest Compressions

Begin compressions and do not stop until the computer signals completion.
Adjust your technique as the computer provides feedback but continue until finished.
Maintain proper hand placement, depth, and rhythm throughout the 60 compressions.

Skill 2: 12 Ventilations with Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)

Position yourself behind the manikin.
Place the mask over the manikin’s mouth and nose.
Create a “C” shape with your thumb and index finger on top of the mask to push it down and form a seal.
Place your other three fingers under the jaw and chin, lift up, and pull the head back using the head tilt and chin lift technique to open the airway.
Squeeze the BVM slowly and steadily to allow air into the lungs.
Deliver one breath every six seconds.

Skill 3: Two-Rescuer CPR (30:2 Ratio)

Start with two back-to-back breaths after the computer completes compressions.
When switching positions, give two ventilations and resume chest compressions within six seconds.
During compressions, count out loud thirty times for adults and fifteen times for children or infants.
Stop exactly at the correct count and do not interrupt the other rescuer.
Allow full chest recoil after each compression.
Switch roles quickly to minimize interruptions.
Use the step stool if needed to reach proper positioning.
Adjust the computer monitor for comfort as it swivels.
Take breaks and regroup if necessary. Practice as many times as needed to pass.

If you are performing ACLS, you have now completed the adult skills portion. Skills 4, 5, and 6 are the same as before but are performed on the infant manikin. Focus on using the correct techniques, watching the demo videos, and practicing carefully to build confidence and accuracy.

Do not worry if you do not pass on the first attempt. It is normal to need a few tries, and you can take as many attempts as necessary to succeed. Stay calm, take breaks when needed, and keep practicing. With persistence and focus, you can do it!

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