National Recognition

Already part of
The CPR Ready Generation™?

Designation is the next step for schools that want to intentionally strengthen their culture of readiness and receive recognition for their commitment.

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Recognizing Schools That Go Further

Designation is for schools that want to deepen their commitment, measure progress, and be recognized for the culture they are creating.

What Is a Designated School?

A committed community making readiness part of daily life, creating opportunities for students to lead alongside educators and families.

Framework for Success

Visible participation, readiness culture, and community connection—every school has its own unique path to designation.

Ready to Lead?

Download the Designation Guide to explore the five pillars and student readiness assessment.

Take your school's impact further.

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CPR Ready Generation™
School Designation

Designation Standards

See how schools demonstrate their commitment across the Five Pillars.

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School Designation Guide
Everything you need to know about the program, the five pillars, the application process, and frequently asked questions.

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Build a Culture of Readiness

The CPR Ready Generation™ School Designation recognizes schools that are intentionally building a culture where students understand they have a role during a cardiac emergency.

It's more than CPR training. It's about helping students develop the confidence, awareness, and willingness to step in when someone needs help.

Designation celebrates schools that create opportunities for students to lead, participate, and make readiness part of everyday school life.

Every school can join the movement.

School Designation is an optional recognition for schools that want to take that next step.

Who It's For

School Designation is designed for CPR Ready Generation™ partnered-schools that want to strengthen student leadership and build a lasting culture of readiness.

Whether you're just getting started or already have CPR training, AED programs, or emergency preparedness initiatives in place, Designation is designed to complement the work you're already doing—not replace it.

The framework is flexible enough for schools of all sizes and recognizes progress over perfection.

What Schools Are Recognized For

Designation is built around five pillars that help schools create a culture where readiness becomes part of who they are.

Student Leadership

Students help lead the movement by encouraging participation and inspiring their peers.

Visible Participation

Readiness is visible throughout the school year through activities, campaigns, and student involvement.

Readiness Culture

Students understand that everyone has a role during a cardiac emergency—not just those who are CPR certified.

Community Connection

Schools extend the message beyond campus by involving families and community partners.

Growth & Sustainability

Schools continue building and strengthening their culture of readiness year after year.

Schools pursue Designation to:

Recognize student leadership
Strengthen school culture
Build on existing CPR and AED education
Measure growth through the Student Readiness Assessment™
Join a growing network of CPR Ready Generation™ Designated Schools

Designation isn't about checking boxes.

It's about creating a school where students are more aware, more confident, and more willing to help when every second counts.

Why Pursue Designation?

Ready to Begin?

When your school is ready, review the Designation Guide and complete the online application.

We look forward to recognizing the schools that are helping build the next CPR Ready Generation.