CPR Manikins

CPR manikins, also called CPR dummies or mannequins, are practice tools for teaching and refreshing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. They let learners rehearse chest compressions at the depth and rate real CPR requires, at least 5 cm deep and 100 to 120 compressions per minute, along with rescue breaths, all without any risk. That is why they are the backbone of every first aid course, workplace training session, school program and community awareness day.

Choosing the right one comes down to who you are training and how many people you need to teach at once. Adult manikins suit the majority of courses, while child and infant manikins are essential if your training covers paediatric CPR. For group classes, a 4-pack or family pack keeps every learner hands-on rather than waiting their turn, and diversity kits let you train across a range of skin tones. If budget or portability matters, an inflatable option like the Mini Anne is a low-cost way to get large groups practising; for durable, everyday use a professional manikin is the better long-term investment.

The other key decision is feedback, and the approach differs by brand. Prestan manikins use a clicker that sounds when compressions reach the correct depth. Laerdal's Little Anne and QCPR range pair with Bluetooth apps that show compression depth and rate on screen. Brayden models use LED lights to show blood flowing from the heart to the brain as technique improves. Non-feedback manikins cost less and are ideal for awareness sessions and high-volume practice.

LivCor stocks the brands Australian trainers rely on, including Prestan, Laerdal (Little Anne and the QCPR range), PractiMan and Brayden, with adult, child and infant models, single units and bulk packs. Between sessions you will replace consumables such as lung bags and face shields to keep training hygienic, which you can find in our CPR training supplies. We have supplied first aid providers, workplaces, hospitals and educators across Australia for more than 35 years, hold local stock, and can help you match manikins, consumables and AED trainers to your program. Browse the range below, or get in touch for bulk pricing on classroom quantities.