Who are we?

B.E. CPR was the brainchild of Tali Orad after she was part of a potentially tragic situation when her friend's baby was choking. Thankfully, Tali was able to save the child's life. And this was all due to just a short class for infant & child's CPR. It had come to her attention that too many parents do not have the understanding of the necessity of CPR and the potential risk of not having the skills could be fatal.
Our mission is to grow the awareness of the need for parents and caregivers to be educated in Infant/Child CPR and Abdominal Thrusts by increasing the accessibility to courses and educational material through multiple mediums.

B.E.CPR is a public charity.

What do we do?

• Bring CPR classes and public events to promote CPR recognition to the community, thus growing the awareness to Become Educated in CPR.
• creating a website that compiles course information and vital educational material for CPR and Abdominal Thrusts, thus removing barriers to becoming educated in CPR for those who are seeking the information

How can I get involved?

There are several different ways to get involved. From participating in one of our many events to volunteering and donations. Our goal is to raise consciousness of the need for parents and caregivers to be educated in Infant/Child CPR and Abdominal Thrusts, and together, with your help, we can make a difference.

How can I inform you of a CPR class available in my area?

If you think a course is missing click here to let us know. Try and mention all available information and a contact person. If it's a community event please use the following form.

CPR FAQs

When performing CPR, how do I know if it's working?
Look at the chest to make sure it rises with each breath. If you are unsure whether you are doing CPR correctly during an emergency situation don't stop. It's better to perform CPR imperfectly than not at all. The most important part of performing CPR is pushing on the chest (chest compressions). Push hard and push fast on the chest with minimal interruptions, even if you cannot deliver breaths.
Author AHA National Center

When should I stop CPR?   
When help arrives to take over or the victim starts to respond by with movement, breathing or coughing.
Author AHA National Center

What if I forget what to do when giving CPR? 
You may begin to forget some CPR skills or feel uncertain in an emergency. In many cities calling 911 puts you in touch with someone who will walk you through an emergency and tell you what to do.
Author AHA National Center

I am afraid to do mouth-to-mouth breathing. Should I just do nothing if I don't have a barrier device? 
No. If you don't have a barrier device and an unresponsive victim has no signs of circulation, do chest compressions until help arrives. Chest compressions alone are better than doing nothing. A barrier device is probably provided for you at the worksite. You might also consider carrying a barrier device with you so that you can use it when you are not at your worksite. Some barrier devices are very small when folded up and fit on a key ring.
Author AHA National Center

When should I do hands-only CPR?
The American Heart Association in an Advisory Statement of March, 2008 recommends hands-only CPR in the following circumstances: If a bystander, not trained in standard CPR, sees an adult suddenly collapse then he or she should call 911 and provide chest compressions by pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest. Interruptions should be kept to a minimum until trained rescuers arrive. For bystanders previously trained in standard CPR, hand-only CPR may be performed if the bystander is not confident or is unwilling to perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation. The advisory goes on to state that the recommendation of hands-only CPR is limited to bystanders who directly witness out-of-hospital cardiac arrest of likely cardiac origin (sudden collapse after signs consistent with a myocardial infarction).
Author Mickey Eisenberg M.D.

What is the reason calling 911 occurs after 2 minutes of CPR for infants and children whereas for adults, the call is made immediately?
It is because airway problems are the main cause of cardiac arrest in infants and trying to correct that problem takes precedent over calling 911.
Author Mickey Eisenberg M.D.

 Can I get into legal trouble if I don't do CPR perfectly? 
Do CPR to the best of your ability. If you do not have a duty to act and as long as you are trying to do the right thing and you are not trying to hurt the victim, the Good Samaritan laws will protect you in most states.
Author AHA National Center

Where can I get a copy of my state's Good Samaritan laws?   
Contact your ECC Service Center at 1-888-CPR-LINE for a copy of the applicable laws in your state.
Author AHA National Center

CPR steps, Who defines them?

This site follows the CPR Guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and published in Circulation

Donations FAQs

How can I donate?
Currently, we accept donations in U.S. dollars. You can donate using PayPal or send us a check.

Please make checks payable to B.E. CPR, Inc. 

Send to:
B.E. CPR, Inc. 
PO Box 8
Florham Park, NJ 07932

 

Please see more at our donation page.

Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, B.E. CPR is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and will provide a receipt allowing you to claim a tax deduction as allowed by United States law.

What does my contribution support?
Your donation will be used to fund the following types of projects:

• Giving CPR classes to parents and care givers at elementary schools across the US.
• Organizing community events to raise the awareness of CPR education among families, schools and the communities.

How can I donate to a particular development project?
A donation can be made to a specific school. Please check our the Adopt a School page for more information

What credit cards do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

Can I make a donation in honor of someone or in memory of someone?
Yes, we gratefully accept donations of any amount made in honor or in memory of a special person.
Should you wish to make a gift in memory of a departed friend or a family member, you can add that at the donation page at the Honoring field.

I have a question about making a donation that is not answered on this page.
Pease contact us at info@becpr.org

Finding your way around

We have organized the content and improved the navigation of our site to help you find things more easily.

CPR Information
In this section, you will find Steps to perform CPR for Infants, Children and Adults.
This of-course does not replace a course but it can refresh your memory when needed.
It also contains facts and statistics about CPR.

Personal Stories
Here you can read Tali's story and what made her fund this organization. You can read other people CPR stories and share from your experience in-order to convince others the importance of knowing CPR.
Also, in this section you can red more about community courses that were held in your community.

CPR courses
There are many options for taking CPR class.
The best way is to search for one in your community, but you can also take a course on-line or buy a DVD.
The best way to become educated is in person, where you can also practice the skill that you will learn. You can find all this information here.
Also, if you took a course, you can rate it here for the next person who wishes to take it.

Get Involved
In this section, you'll several different ways to get involved. From participating in one of our many events to volunteering and donating. Our goal is to raise awareness of the need for parents and caregivers to be educated in Infant/Child CPR and Abdominal Thrusts, and together, with your help, we can make a difference.

Partners and Sponsors
Raising the alertness for CPR education and performing all courses and activities wouldn't be possible without the support of our corporate partners and sponsors. Here, you can learn more about our corporate partners and sponsors and see how you can help as a consumer. You can also discover ways for your business to become more socially responsible by working with B.E.CPR. 

Donate
The generosity of our donors is vital as we continue our efforts to help breast raise recognition of the need of CPR education. There are many ways to make a donation, including online, by phone or mail, or through planned gifts, or a workplace contributions. And whether you wish to make a general donation, mark a special occasion, every single contribution helps us educate more parents.

Shop B.E.CPR
Our shop is currently under construction, but you can purchase books at Amazon through our site and a part of your will be donated to B.E. CPR.