ADP is expanding access to CPR education across the American workforce through its mobile app, potentially reaching millions of employees as part of an initiative with the American Heart Association to prepare more people to respond to cardiac emergencies.
The global technology company, which pays one in six U.S. workers, has integrated Hands-Only CPR training into the ADP Mobile Solutions app, offering users a brief educational experience that could help save lives during workplace emergencies, the company announced Monday.
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, and immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. Yet seven in 10 Americans say they feel powerless to act during a cardiac emergency, according to the American Heart Association.
“Increasing access to modern, accessible CPR education is critical to saving more lives from cardiac arrest,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. “Through Nation of Lifesavers, we aim to double the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest by 2030. With this support from ADP, we can bring lifesaving skills directly to the fingertips of millions of workers.”
How the training works
The program, which is optional for clients, offers app users a simple two-step learning process: watch a 60-second Hands-Only CPR video, then complete a four-question assessment. Users who complete the assessment receive a digital Nation of Lifesavers badge.
Since piloting the feature in Fall 2024, more than 160,000 users have engaged with the Hands-Only CPR mobile education, with potential to reach the app’s 14 million active monthly users as availability expands.
“Every decision we make is centered on helping people thrive at work and in life,” said Maria Black, president and CEO of ADP. “Through technology and human-centered innovation, we are proud to support the work of the American Heart Association in building a stronger chain of survival across the workplace.”
Workplace cardiac emergencies
More than 10,000 cardiac arrests occur annually in U.S. workplaces, according to the American Heart Association. Hands-Only CPR, which involves chest compressions without rescue breaths, is effective for teens and adults who experience sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate action — including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) when available — can dramatically increase the chance of survival.
However, only half of workers can locate an AED at their workplace today, according to the Association.
Beyond the mobile initiative, ADP is hosting in-person Hands-Only CPR and AED training sessions at 18 office locations nationwide. The company aims to conduct over 100 training sessions through early 2026.
ADP’s commitment to cardiac health extends beyond the office. For the past four years, ADP associates have participated in American Heart Association Heart Walk events across the country to raise awareness and funds for heart health.
