CPR is one of those skills most people mean to learn and never quite get around to. Video is a good place to start, and YouTube has no shortage of options. We’ve pulled together the ten most-viewed CPR videos on the platform, ranked by actual view count, so you can see what millions of other people have chosen to watch.
The list is a real mix: short animated explainers, live demonstrations from hospitals and training organizations, a sports federation’s on-field refresher, and even a couple aimed at teaching kids. Some run under two minutes for a fast overview; others take more time on specific situations like infants and children. Whatever your starting point, one of these should fit.
1. CPR in Action | A 3D look inside the body
Action First Aid · 16M views · 3:19 · 2021
The most-viewed CPR video on YouTube by a wide margin, this 3:19 piece from Action First Aid uses 3D animation to show what happens inside the body during compressions. It's a quick, visual way to understand why the technique matters rather than a step-by-step class, and it suits anyone who learns better by seeing the mechanics.
2. Recognize to Recover – CPR and AED Training
U.S. Soccer · 9.2M views · 4:15 · 2018
At 4:15, this video from U.S. Soccer was made for coaches, players and referees, but the training applies anywhere. It's a polished organizational production covering CPR and AED use together, and it's a good pick if you want something made by a major institution with a real-world emergency framing.
3. Baby Shark CPR | Learn with Baby Shark | Pinkfong Songs for Children
Baby Shark – Pinkfong Kids’ Songs & Stories · 6.1M views · 3:40 · 2019
Yes, it's the Baby Shark song. Pinkfong's 3:40 video uses the tune's tempo (which happens to match the recommended compression rate) to teach young kids the basics. If you're trying to introduce children to CPR in a way they'll actually remember, this is the one with over 6 million views.
4. Child Rescue Breathing
ProCPR · 6.1M views · 2:46 · 2016
From training provider ProCPR, this focused 2:46 clip deals specifically with rescue breathing for children, defining the age range it covers and the scenario where it applies. It's narrow in scope by design, so it suits someone who needs instruction on one particular situation rather than a general overview.
5. CPR / AED Emergency Response Refresher
Action First Aid · 5.9M views · 4:24 · 2014
Action First Aid's second entry on the list is a 4:24 refresher meant for people who have already taken hands-on CPR and AED training. It walks back through the Chain of Survival, making it ideal for brushing up on rusty knowledge rather than learning from scratch.
6. How to do CPR on an Adult (Ages 12 and Older)
Cincinnati Children's · 4.9M views · 1:57 · 2015
At just 1:57, this demonstration from Cincinnati Children's is the shortest video here. It shows CPR on an adult in a clean, hospital-produced format, and it suits anyone who wants a fast, credible visual run-through from a respected children's hospital.
7. How to perform first aid and CPR on a choking infant / baby?
Nicklaus Children's Hospital · 4M views · 6:28 · 2019
The longest video on the list at 6:28, this Nicklaus Children's Hospital piece features an APRN demonstrating both choking response and CPR for infants under 12 months. If your main concern is a baby rather than an adult, this is the most thorough option here.
8. Learn How To Do CPR
HealthSketch · 3.9M views · 4:03 · 2016
HealthSketch's 4:03 video is a simple whiteboard-style animation with chapter markers covering the sequence from initial assessment through defibrillation. The channel is clear that it's a learning aid, not an emergency reference, and it works well for someone who wants a calm, structured animated overview.
9. How to Perform CPR video
CPRCertified.com · 3.7M views · 4:59 · 2014
From CPRCertified.com, this 4:59 training video features Dr. Williams demonstrating adult CPR on camera in a straightforward classroom style. It covers the fundamentals a certification student would expect, making it a solid middle-ground pick between a quick demo and a full course.
10. Kids Learn CPR | Kids Learn | HiHo Kids
HiHo Kids · 3.5M views · 4:34 · 2017
HiHo Kids' 4:34 video takes a different angle: real children learning CPR from an instructor, filmed in the channel's friendly tutorial format. It's less formal than the medical entries here, and it suits parents who want to see what a kid-friendly introduction to the skill actually looks like.
Ranked by YouTube view count as of November 10, 2026. View counts move around, so the order here reflects the day this list was compiled. All videos belong to their respective creators – watching them here plays them directly from YouTube, so views and any ad revenue still go to the channel.
