The American Red Cross and Elevate Healthcare, Inc. in September released the new, innovative ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution designed for First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) education and skills assessment.
Tailored for self-directed learning, this educational model maximizes instructor efficiency while ensuring participants learn essential skills with greater technical accuracy, objectivity and consistency. This training solution, incorporating Red Cross best-in-class curriculum, results in one of the most precise assessments of lifesaving skills.
“We have reimagined the learning environment with this training solution to offer expansive reach and greater training flexibility,” said Dom Tolli, senior vice president of Product Management and Platform Development for the Red Cross. “This new self-directed training solution goes beyond the traditional classroom environment with first-to-market features such as AED and severe bleeding skills.”
Personalized lifesaving training that goes beyond the traditional classroom environment
Learners begin their certification experience with a didactic eLearning course taken at a time and day of their choosing. Upon successful completion of the eLearning course, learners conduct a skills session with the ElevateTM SMART Manikin, connected to a tablet that accurately measures and assesses their performance. On-call support by a Red Cross instructor is available if needed.
“As the foremost training organization for First Aid and CPR, we are committed to advancing lifesaving education and skills so that learners are prepared to respond properly when moments matter,” added Tolli.
Streamline tracking and reporting
Intuitive dashboard reports enable administrators to quickly evaluate learner performance, pinpoint areas for improvement and track progress over time, all while meeting compliance and regulatory requirements.
“This new self-directed training solution offers greater accuracy, convenience and efficiency for both learners and organizations,” said Brian Truesdale, CEO Elevate Healthcare.
Training solution options
“The broad spectrum of skills options allows the ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution to easily integrate into a wide variety of environments such as training provider facilities, workplaces, public safety agencies, hospitals, military bases or educational institutions,” continued Brian.
Two versions of the ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution are available, with features outlined in the table below.
| ElevateTM SMART Manikin Training Solution | ElevateTM SMART Manikin Plus Training Solution | |
| Courses | ||
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | x | x |
| First Aid/CPR/AED (Adult and Pediatric or Adult Only) | x | |
| Adult CPR/AED | x | x |
| Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Coming soon |
x | x |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Coming soon |
x | x |
| Skills | ||
| Compressions | x | x |
| Ventilations (breaths) | x | x |
| CPR cycles | x | x |
| AED operation and pad detection (first-to-market) | x | |
| Obstructed airway – Infant (choking) | x | |
| Obstructed airway – Adult (tablet-based) | x | |
| Direct presssure for life-threatening bleeding (first-to-market) | x | |
| Learning and Reporting Features | ||
| “Just in Time” video support | x | x |
| Skill performance summaries | x | x |
| Individual user admin dashboard | x | x |
| Aggregated admin dashboard | x | x |
As the leader in First Aid and Resuscitation training, the Red Cross advances training education, standards and tools to ensure the quality and consistency of the training given by the Red Cross and its licensed training providers. Additional details about the ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution can be found at redcross.org/SMART.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.