CPR and AED Awareness Week 2027

What is CPR and AED Awareness Week?

National CPR and AED Awareness Week runs every year from June 1 to 7. The American Heart Association and its partners use the week to encourage more people to learn CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), because quick action by bystanders can double or triple a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest.

Why it matters for workplaces

When someone collapses at work, the people nearby are the first responders. OSHA requires employers to have people trained in first aid when medical help is not in near proximity, and many workplaces add CPR and AED training to that coverage. The week is a natural time to check that your responders, equipment and response plan are ready.

Ways to take part

1. Run a hands-only CPR session. Even a 15-minute demonstration builds confidence.
2. Check every AED. Confirm pads and batteries are in date and that the device passes its self-test.
3. Make AEDs easy to find. Add them to site maps and make sure signs are visible.
4. Confirm responder coverage. Check that trained people are on every shift and at every site.
5. Practice the response. Run a short drill: who calls 911, who starts CPR and who gets the AED.

Frequently Asked Questions: CPR and AED Awareness Week

When is CPR and AED Awareness Week?

It runs from June 1 to 7 every year, during National Safety Month.

Do you need training to use an AED?

AEDs are designed to be used by people without medical training and give spoken instructions. Training still helps people act faster and with more confidence.