Top CPR Manikins Suitable for Corporate Training

1. Why Do Businesses Need CPR Manikins for First Aid Training?

Cardiac arrest can occur unexpectedly in the workplace. In such situations, early recognition, calling emergency medical services, performing CPR, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) when indicated are important steps in helping the victim.

For businesses, first aid training not only provides employees with knowledge but also gives them opportunities to practice essential skills. CPR manikins allow trainees to practice hand placement, chest compression posture, compression rate and depth, as well as ventilation techniques if included in the program. In particular, practicing on manikins helps employees become familiar with CPR techniques in a supervised environment before facing real-life emergencies.

Wellbeing conducts corporate first aid training using CPR manikins.

2. Criteria for Choosing CPR Manikins Suitable for Corporate Training

Before exploring specific product models, businesses should identify the important criteria for selecting suitable equipment.

Manikin Realism and Hands-On Practice Experience

CPR manikins should provide chest resistance similar to that of the human body, helping trainees experience the correct compression depth (5–6 cm) and the recommended compression rate of 100–120 compressions per minute. Businesses should consider adult, child, or infant manikins depending on their workforce characteristics and working environment.

Feedback and Assessment System

Priority should be given to manikins equipped with LED indicators, audible clickers, or app connectivity, such as CPR feedback systems or modern CPR kiosks. Manikins with real-time feedback help instructors and trainees recognize whether chest compressions are being performed correctly.

Portability and Durability

Manikins must withstand repeated compressions by multiple trainees without damage to their internal structures. Artificial lungs and face masks should be easy to remove and replace to ensure hygiene and safety for trainees. If a business conducts training at multiple branches, manikins should come with lightweight carrying bags or wheeled cases for convenient transportation.

Integration with Additional Training Equipment

Businesses should choose manikin sets that can be used with or include automated external defibrillator (AED) trainers. This allows employees to practice both chest compressions and AED use as part of a coordinated response to real-life cardiac arrest emergencies.

Cost

Businesses need to balance the number of employees requiring training with the number of available manikins to avoid situations where too many trainees have to share a single manikin.

3. Top CPR Manikins Suitable for Corporate Training

PRESTAN Professional Adult – Suitable for Basic CPR Training

PRESTAN Professional Adult is one of the options worth considering for basic corporate CPR training programs, particularly when the objective is to help employees practice chest compressions and receive direct feedback during training. The device features a CPR Rate Monitor, an LED indicator system integrated into the manikin's shoulder to provide feedback on compression rate. When trainees perform CPR, the LED indicators change according to the compression rate, helping them recognize and adjust their compression rhythm during practice. In addition, the manikin has an audible mechanism that helps trainees recognize when the designed compression depth threshold has been reached.

PRESTAN Professional Adult Series 2000 – Suitable for Training with Skills Assessment

PRESTAN Professional Adult Series 2000 is a CPR manikin developed with advanced technical feedback capabilities. In addition to its direct feedback system, Series 2000 supports Bluetooth connectivity with the PRESTAN CPR Feedback App. Through the application, instructors can monitor multiple parameters related to CPR practice quality. The application also supports monitoring multiple compatible manikins during the same training session, providing instructors with additional data to assess trainees' techniques.

PRESTAN Multi-Age CPR Manikin Sets – Suitable for Comprehensive Training Programs

In addition to adult CPR manikins, businesses may consider PRESTAN multi-age manikin sets if their training programs include cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for children and infants. Using multi-age manikin sets helps trainees become familiar with differences in hand placement, compression depth, and ventilation techniques across age groups. These sets are particularly suitable for educational institutions or organizations that regularly provide training for childcare providers.

4. How Many CPR Manikins Should a Business Purchase for One Training Class?

In addition to selecting the appropriate product model, the number of CPR manikins also affects how training sessions are organized. If a class has too few manikins, trainees may have to wait a long time for their turn, reducing their hands-on practice time. Conversely, purchasing more manikins than necessary may increase investment costs without providing corresponding benefits.

Businesses should determine the number of devices based on class size, practice duration, and training methods. For example, in a class of 24 trainees divided into six groups of four, a business can provide six CPR manikins so that all groups can practice simultaneously. The important consideration is to ensure that each trainee has sufficient opportunities for hands-on practice and receives guidance and feedback from the instructor.

5. Frequently Asked Questions When Purchasing CPR Manikins for Businesses

Which CPR Manikin Should Businesses Choose?

If the training program focuses on adult CPR practice and requires direct feedback, PRESTAN Professional Adult with CPR Rate Monitor is worth considering. If detailed data-based skills assessment is required, businesses may consider PRESTAN Series 2000 or equivalent models.

Is It Necessary to Purchase App-Connected CPR Manikins?

Not every training program requires app-connected manikins. For basic CPR training, manikins with direct feedback may be sufficient. If multiple parameters need to be monitored or performance results recorded, businesses should consider models with connectivity capabilities.

Can CPR Manikins Be Used for AED Training?

CPR manikins can be used with compatible AED trainers to practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use. However, equipment and accessory compatibility should be checked before organizing training sessions.

Do Businesses Need to Purchase Child CPR Manikins?

This depends on the training program content. If the course focuses exclusively on adult CPR, adult manikins may be sufficient. If the program includes CPR for children and infants, additional age-appropriate manikins are required.

Should Businesses Purchase Individual CPR Manikins or Manikin Sets?

If a business only needs a few adult CPR manikins, purchasing individual units may be appropriate. If the program involves multiple trainee groups or requires CPR practice for different age groups, choosing a suitable equipment set may be more convenient.

Wellbeing provides and offers consultation on PRESTAN CPR manikin models, helping businesses select equipment suitable for their first aid training programs, workforce size, and actual usage needs.
Contact Wellbeing for advice on selecting equipment that best suits your organization's training program.