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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education

We provide and support CPR education and training to communities throughout King County with the aim of increasing bystander initiated CPR and improving the chance of survival from cardiac arrest.


Short URL: kingcounty.gov/CPR

Community-based Hands-only CPR education

Through our EMS Community Health Services Outreach Program (ECHO) and community partners we provide Hands-Only CPR education  with a focus on education to:

  • Seniors
  • People with limited English proficiency
  • Underserved and underrepresented communities

To schedule a training, contact Laura Miccile, King County CPR/PAD Program Manager, at email: laura.miccile@kingcounty.gov

Community-based CPR education courses

Fire departments and local non-profit organizations that offer training courses to expand skills and knowledge of CPR or fulfill a requirement for a course completion certificate for employment. Private courses for businesses, groups, or organizations may also be available upon request.

CPR/AED training courses in languages other than English

Courses may include a course completion card for employment.

CPR In a Box

CPR in a Box is a simple solution for providing self-guided Hands-Only CPR education to a community group, organization or business.

Packaged in a portable kit, CPR in a Box may be borrowed from Public Health – Seattle & King County for corporate health and safety meetings, community and school events, housing association meetings, or anywhere else people want to learn Hands-Only CPR! The portability of the CPR in a Box kit allows for compact set-up in a staff break room, lobby, or communal location where people can interact and learn as their time allows.

CPR in a Box is completely self-contained and comes with:

  • CPR Manikin with feedback device
  • Instructional video and portable DVD player
  • Instructional tabletop banner
  • AED trainer
  • Educational materials and display holders
  • Tablecloth
  • Kit instructions for site facilitator
  • Equipment maintenance and disinfecting guidelines

To borrow CPR in a Box, please reach out to Laura Miccile, King County CPR/PAD Program Manager, at email: laura.miccile@kingcounty.gov