The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) was founded in 1988 as a non-profit organisation with the mission of 'preserving human life by making high-quality resuscitation available to all'.
ERC is committed to advancing resuscitation practices and enhancing the survival rates of individuals experiencing cardiac arrest. The ERC achieves this by developing resuscitation guidelines, providing comprehensive training, and fostering research in the field.
Pass The Pulse
This World Restart a Heart Day, the European Resuscitation Council is calling on people across the world to #PassThePulse.
Resuscitation 2026
Resuscitation 2026, the European Resuscitation Council Congress, held in Milan from 17–19 September 2026, was a highly successful international event, bringing together 1,362 participants from 75 countries and confirming the Congress as one of the leading global meetings in resuscitation science. The scientific programme was of exceptionally high quality, with internationally recognised experts addressing the most relevant and evolving areas of resuscitation and a particular focus on the implementation and impact of the latest 2025 ERC Guidelines on clinical practice, education and research.
In 2024, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) made meaningful progress across education, science, advocacy, governance, and community engagement. More than 363,000 individuals ...
The European Resuscitation Council presents this brochure about the 2025 Guidelines on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). It has been written and produced for the general public, describing the immediate responses needed when someone experiences a cardiac arrest. What happens in the first few minutes is a matter of life and death.
The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) has completed its third donation initiative, this time supporting Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. The donation consisted mainly of CPR manikins and other resuscitation training materials.
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Donate CPR Equipment & Save Lives
Every heartbeat matters. By giving CPR training tools—like manikins or defibrillator trainers—you equip communities to act fast and save lives. Your donation today means more lifesavers tomorrow.
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Different types of CPR courses are available throughout Europe and beyond. Use our course calendar tool to find the course appropriate for you!
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Our members are the core of the community. They help fund crucial projects, use their voices to drive change, and help us steer our work into key areas. In return, we offer exclusive membership benefits that are designed for those with an interest in the practice of resuscitation.
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