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CPR training in Sri LankaIt only takes two hands to save a life.
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When someone collapses from sudden cardiac arrest, help from a person nearby can make all the difference. Learn the skills. Share them with others.
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Why we exist
Every pair of hands can be part of the response.
Restart a Heart Sri Lanka is a group of medical professionals with a mission to train volunteers in life-saving CPR for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
We work with partner organisations to help more people learn practical skills and feel ready to respond.
Recognise a sudden collapse and get help quickly.
Learn and practise CPR with trained instructors.
Pass your skills on to your school or community.
Our governing council
Led by the Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council - SLRC.
The Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council - SLRC is a group of experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to high-quality resuscitation education. It leads Restart a Heart Sri Lanka locally and supports evidence-based training for healthcare professionals, students, and the public.
Visit the SLRC websitePractical training
Expert instruction combining hands-on skills, demonstrations, lectures, and online learning.
National leadership
Supporting resuscitation guidelines, research, public awareness, and collaboration across Sri Lanka.
Learn CPR
Be ready to help when it matters.
Our bystander CPR course gives members of the public the knowledge and practical skills to respond to a cardiac arrest.
For the public
Bystander CPR course
Learn by watching, asking, and practising with a manikin. Training includes a lecture, video, live demonstration, and hands-on skill stations.
- Assess a collapsed person
- Chest compressions and rescue breathing
- Recovery position for an unconscious breathing person
- How to manage choking
Learning a skill that stays with themStudents Save Lives
Let the next generation lead the way.
The Students Save Lives project brings CPR education to school children. Initiated internationally by the European Resuscitation Council and ILCOR with partners, it was endorsed by the World Health Organization in 2015.
Students Save Lives – Sri Lanka launched on 16 October 2019 in Colombo. The Resuscitation Council has since conducted bystander CPR training in several schools, with the ambition to bring it into the school curriculum nationwide. Film-maker Renuka Balasooriya is the project ambassador.
Bring CPR training to your schoolA movement in action
World Restart a Heart Day
Every 16 October, the global campaign raises awareness of CPR in communities. Sri Lanka joined the initiative in 2019, with a main event at Viharamahadevi Open Air Theatre in Colombo and training across the country under the guidance of anaesthetists.
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Get involved
Find your way to make a difference.
Whether you have time, a venue, professional knowledge, or a story to tell, you can help more people learn CPR.
Become a trainer
Learn CPR and help teach bystander skills in your community.
Host a training event
Bring people together for a session. The team can provide trainers and manikins.
Spread the word
Share CPR awareness with friends, families, schools, and local groups.
Healthcare professionals and survivors: share your knowledge or experience, support local events, and inspire others to learn.
Talk to us about volunteeringSupport the mission
Help put life-saving skills within reach.
Donations support CPR training manikins for schools and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for public places. Contact the team to learn how to contribute.
Good to know
A few questions, clear answers.
What is sudden cardiac arrest?
Sudden cardiac arrest happens when the heart unexpectedly stops pumping blood effectively. It can happen anywhere, at any age, and needs an immediate response from people nearby.
Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?
No. A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops pumping effectively. A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest.
Who can learn bystander CPR?
The public can join the bystander CPR course. It teaches how to assess a collapsed person, practise CPR, use the recovery position, and respond to choking.
Where can I learn CPR in Sri Lanka?
Restart a Heart Sri Lanka accepts enquiries about supervised public and community CPR training. Course dates, venues, fees, and availability should be confirmed with the team.
What is the Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council - SLRC?
The Sri Lanka Resuscitation Council - SLRC is the Resuscitation Council of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka. It locally leads the Restart a Heart Sri Lanka initiative and supports resuscitation education and training.
How can I support Restart a Heart Sri Lanka?
You can volunteer as a trainer, host a CPR training event, share the campaign, or contact the team about donating towards training manikins and public AEDs.