American Red Cross Updates Its Resuscitation Suite™ Programs to Advance Lifesaving Education

New innovations — exclusive to the Red Cross — enable learners to train in real-world, immersive scenarios

February 03, 2026

Washington, D.C., February 3, 2026 — The American Red Cross, a recognized leader in innovative resuscitation training, today announced the release of its updated Resuscitation Suite^TM education programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital clinicians, the suite of programs delivers science-based training that elevates patient care and supports safety.

“Clinicians need training that fits the way they work rather than training that meets minimum requirements,” said Dom Tolli, senior vice president of Product Management and Platform Development for the Red Cross. “These updated Resuscitation Suite programs do exactly that. They’re faster, more relevant to real patient care and supported by tools that make learning and practice easier — we built this program to give clinicians the confidence and skills they need when every second counts.”

The updated Resuscitation Suite programs are designed to reduce time away from the bedside, helping clinicians stay focused on caring for patients while gaining the skills and confidence necessary for time-critical situations. The value of these programs is grounded in a distinct educational approach that informs every part of the program:

Practice As You Perform™ Training Model: This approach, unique to the Red Cross, allows learners to train in the same manner that they perform, using familiar equipment and, under medical direction/oversight, adhering to local protocols. This ensures learners train once, not twice.

Learner-specific Education Tracks: Tailored education for in-hospital and out-of-hospital (EMS) clinicians features real-life case delivery that immerses learners in scenarios that mirror their real-world clinical challenges. Learners can customize their learning experience by selecting either the healthcare or EMS path.

Adaptive Learning and Computer Adaptive Testing: Computer adaptive exams reduce testing time by up to 50% while ensuring fairness and security. Adaptive, personalized learning reduces seat time and increases staff availability.
Mobile Cognitive Aid: The Resuscitation Suite^TM app, powered by Redivus Health, provides real-time protocol guidance and documentation during both training and clinical events. It combines BLS, ALS, PALS and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) in one app without the need to download separate tools. Plus, it includes free digital code cards and reference materials, ensuring clinicians have instant access to critical information when it matters most.
Free Digital Materials: Digital resources, including participant and instructor manuals, videos, presentations and reference materials, are free to Red Cross learners and instructors – an exclusive benefit available only through the Red Cross.
Multiple Learning Modalities: Most Resuscitation Suite programs can be taught in different modalities – Instructor-led, blended learning, self-directed – with recertification and challenge options that accommodate diverse schedules and learning styles.

These programs go beyond traditional training, offering immersive, evidence-based education that builds confidence, sharpens critical thinking and strengthens teamwork. Together with NALS, which addresses newborn care in and beyond the delivery room or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), these updated programs form the complete, high-quality Resuscitation Suite^TM portfolio. Following the launch of these updates, the Red Cross plans to introduce an innovative virtual reality simulation tool that allows learners to act as team leaders in high-stakes, advanced resuscitation scenarios.

Red Cross programs are guided by the latest evidence-based science from the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and are aligned with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR), the Red Cross Healthcare Guidelines and current research from the global scientific community, including the American Heart Association and its guidelines. Red Cross curriculum includes additional resuscitation and patient care topics for unmatched depth.

Additional details about the Resuscitation Suite programs are available at redcross.org/resuscitation and redcross.org/healthcareinnovation.

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