Parent Heart Watch

What Parent Heart Watch does

Parent Heart Watch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with an additional mailing address in Wilmington, Delaware. It is the only national organization solely dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and preventable sudden cardiac death in children and young adults. The organization educates families, schools, healthcare providers, and youth sports organizations; advocates for state and federal legislation including AED access and cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs); and operates through a national network of member foundations that localize community-level screening and outreach.

Its core offerings include the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) toolkit with templates for schools, online CPR/AED and first-aid certification training, a 20-minute SCA Prevention Training module, ECG interpretation training for clinicians (supporting state mandates such as Florida's Second Chance Act), the annual National Youth Heart Screening Day, and the co-branded Call-Push-Shock public awareness campaign. Supporting programs include the Youth Heart Squad, Smart Hearts school/youth-sports training, the Prevention Promise commitment initiative, and the Connected By Hearts survivor community. Reported cumulative mission outcomes are 1,395,006 youth screened, 2,995,453 individuals trained in CPR/AED, and 14,402 AEDs placed in communities.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven rather than commercial: revenue is generated from individual donations, corporate champion sponsorships, foundation grants, and event sponsorships (e.g., Cardiac Insight, Liquid Packaging Solutions, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Defibtech, Philips, Zoll). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and most resources and screenings are provided free of charge. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and distributes its services through its website, member foundations, school and sports partnerships, social media, and earned media, with significant amplification through its NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition membership and its role on the federal Sudden Death in Young Case Registry Advisory Committee.

Name

Parent Heart Watch

Legal name

Parent Heart Watch

Website

https://parentheartwatch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Parent Heart Watch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates families, schools, and clinicians and advocates for policy to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in children and young adults. It operates free heart screenings, CPR/AED training, and a national network of member foundations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Health Advocacy

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology (HLAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Education & Parent Coaching (Sleep, Safety, Illness Management) (EDACAMAN), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

Keywords

• Sudden cardiac arrest prevention
• Youth heart screening
• CPR AED training
• Cardiac emergency response planning
• Nonprofit health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: The organization is primarily funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and grants from foundations. They offer corporate champion sponsorships and individual donation options through their website.
2. Event Sponsorships: National Youth Heart Screening Day events are supported by corporate sponsors including Cardiac Insight and Liquid Packaging Solutions. Member foundations also contribute through their own fundraising efforts.
3. Training Program Fees: CPR/AED and first-aid certification training is offered from home, with some programs potentially involving participant fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parent Heart Watch is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and preventable sudden cardiac death in children and young adults. It delivers free heart screenings, CPR/AED and first-aid certification training, school Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) toolkits, ECG interpretation training for clinicians, and national awareness campaigns (e.g., Call-Push-Shock, The Prevention Promise) through a network of regional member foundations.

Product overview

Parent Heart Watch is a nonprofit organization (not a software technology company) that offers an integrated portfolio of programs, training, and resources focused on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) prevention in youth. The core offerings include the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) toolkit, CPR/AED certification training, SCA Prevention Training, and ECG interpretation training for clinicians. The organization runs the annual National Youth Heart Screening Day program and manages awareness campaigns including Call Push Shock and The Prevention Promise. Additional programs include Youth Heart Squad, Smart Hearts training, and Connected By Hearts support community. These offerings work together to address education, awareness, preparedness, and community support for SCA prevention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) Toolkit Written, well-practiced emergency response plan and template toolkit for K-12 schools, colleges, and youth organizations to prepare staff for sudden cardiac arrest response with CPR-trained personnel and accessible AEDs.
• CPR/AED & First-Aid Certification Training Online certification course for CPR, automated external defibrillator use, and first-aid, allowing individuals and community members to gain life-saving credentials remotely.
• National Youth Heart Screening Day Annual nationwide program offering free ECG heart screenings to children and young adults to identify those at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, coordinated across multiple sites and member foundations.
• SCA Prevention Training 20-minute online educational program covering sudden cardiac arrest prevention, warning signs, and risk factors for parents, schools, and community members.
• ECG Interpretation Training Virtual clinician training on accurate ECG interpretation for primary care providers and pediatric cardiologists to support implementation of ECG screening mandates for student athletes.
• Smart Hearts Program Targeted SCA prevention training program designed specifically for schools and youth sports settings to build cardiac emergency preparedness among staff and coaches.
• Youth Heart Squad Engagement program that empowers young people to participate in sudden cardiac arrest prevention awareness and advocacy efforts in their communities.
• Connected By Hearts Online engagement community offering peer support and resources for young survivors of sudden cardiac arrest and youth living with heart conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,395,006 youth screened for heart conditions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Cardiac InsightmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Supported the second annual National Youth Heart Screening Day, providing technology and expertise for ECG screenings that identified 53 youth at risk for sudden cardiac arrest across 14 states.
• Liquid Packaging SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Supported the second annual National Youth Heart Screening Day as a corporate sponsor, contributing to the nationwide effort that screened over 2,400 youth.
• NFL Smart Heart Sports CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Heart Watch is a proud member of the NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition, a collaboration to affect cardiac emergency preparedness in schools and youth sports across the nation.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership to co-sponsor the Call-Push-Shock campaign during National CPR and AED Awareness Week. Both organizations are members of the National Cardiac Arrest Collaborative, working together to educate the public about SCA and empower bystander intervention.
• Cardiac Safety Research ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Heart Watch is a key collaborative partner in the CSRC's initiative to establish a sustainable national resource for SCA/SCDY prevention. The organization takes a leadership role in efforts to create a national screening standard and is instrumental in leveraging input from community screening foundations.
• American Red CrossmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing training and certification resources. The American Red Cross offers CPR/AED training classes that align with Parent Heart Watch's mission to train communities in life-saving skills.
• American Heart AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent Heart Watch is a member of the AHA national task force that developed the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan for schools. The organization advocates for AHA guidelines to be implemented in school communities.
• Member Foundations NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of regional foundations including KEVS Foundation (Massachusetts), Hawaii Heart Foundation, Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation, Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation, Zac Mago Foundation, and others. These foundations conduct local screenings, share best practices, and build on Parent Heart Watch's framework.
• Who We Play FormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember foundation that provides heart screenings at colleges and schools, helping identify conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in student athletes.
• DefibtechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor specializing in AED technology. Supports Parent Heart Watch's mission to increase AED accessibility in communities.
• PhilipsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing AED equipment and technology. Philips HeartStart AED products support the organization's placement efforts.
• ZollminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor specializing in resuscitation technology and AEDs. Supports community AED placement initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Project ADAM: National nonprofit implementing pediatric cardiac emergency response programs in schools, including AED placement and CPR/AED training. Direct overlap with Parent Heart Watch's Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and school preparedness focus.
• KEVS Foundation: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing heart screenings and SCA education for youth. Member foundation of Parent Heart Watch operating comparable community-based screening and prevention programs.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation: National nonprofit focused on raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and improving survival rates. Co-sponsors the Call-Push-Shock campaign with Parent Heart Watch and shares the youth and community SCA preparedness mission.
• Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation: Nonprofit providing free cardiac screenings to youth and advocating for SCA prevention in schools. Member foundation of Parent Heart Watch with directly overlapping screening and education programs.
• Who We Play For: Nonprofit delivering heart screenings at schools and colleges, identifying conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in student athletes. Member foundation of Parent Heart Watch and operates in adjacent screening delivery.
• Simon's Fund: Nonprofit providing free heart screenings to students and advocating for SCA prevention. Comparable community-based ECG screening model targeting student athletes and youth.
• Matthew Mangine Jr. Foundation: Nonprofit advocating for AED access and emergency preparedness in youth sports following a SCA loss. Member foundation of Parent Heart Watch with directly overlapping AED placement mission.

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association: Large national nonprofit addressing cardiovascular disease broadly. Parent Heart Watch sits on AHA's national task force that developed the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan for schools, making AHA both partner and broader incumbent in the same space.
• American Red Cross: National nonprofit providing CPR/AED training and certification at massive scale. Corporate sponsor of Parent Heart Watch and overlapping provider of the training products Parent Heart Watch promotes.

Emerging players

• Cardiac Safety Research Consortium: Collaborative initiative working to establish a national screening standard for SCA/SCDY prevention. Parent Heart Watch is a key collaborative partner, making CSRC a peer in the policy and standards-setting layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX5cZmF0t0cGUtN1nX5s8Qw
• Facebookfacebook.com/phwsca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parent-heart-watch
• Instagraminstagram.com/parentheartwatch

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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