Cardiac emergency response plans: saving lives in our community

📋 ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Our chapter welcomes representatives from the American Heart Association for an informative and hands-on session covering sudden cardiac arrest, community preparedness, and the life-saving role of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs).

The presentation is designed to be accessible for members at every experience level — whether you hold a current CPR certification or have never taken a course. The goal is straightforward: build awareness, boost confidence, and help every attendee feel ready to act if a cardiac emergency happens around them.

📌 TOPICS COVERED

🫀 What is sudden cardiac arrest?

🤝 Community impact and health equity

📝 Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs)

🙌 Hands-only CPR technique and demonstration

💡 The session concludes with a hands-only CPR demonstration, giving participants a low-pressure opportunity to practice or refresh skills — reinforcing that anyone, anywhere can step in to help when it matters most.

🎤 OUR SPEAKERS

Oriana Cardin, MPH

Community Impact Vice President, American Heart Association

Oriana leads cross-sector partnerships across healthcare, public health, government, and community organizations throughout Central Florida, translating national priorities into local action — especially for communities most affected by heart disease and stroke. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of South Carolina.

Heather Maloney

Executive Director, Greater Orlando, American Heart Association

With over two decades of experience in nonprofit development and volunteer management, Heather leads the Greater Orlando development and community health team. A proud UCF graduate and native Floridian, she has been recognized with the American Heart Association’s Community Impact Collaboration Award and the Outstanding Market Fundraising and Performance Award.

🔗 LEARN MORE

Interested in CPR training, CERPs, or bringing this program to your workplace or school? Visit heart.org or reach out to the American Heart Association’s Greater Orlando office.