First Aid and Campus AED Program
This page lists information and resources for first aid and the requirements for owning and maintaining an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on campus. In addition, there are resources for on-campus training in First Aid CPR/AED training.
Cal Poly's Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program Site Responsibilities
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device which can restart the heart of a person in cardiac arrest. AEDs are simple and safe to use when the manufacturer’s instructions are followed. Departments are encouraged to explore purchasing this potentially life-saving device; however, there are responsibilities and costs that come with owning and maintaining a departmental AED. Cal Poly's Public Access AED Program Site Responsibilities document outlines the program requirements for AEDs on campus.
First Aid / Campus AED Program Locations:
| Group | Occupancy | Location |
|---|---|---|
| A – Assembly Buildings | More than 300 | Recreation Center - Room 150 & 259, Spanos Theater, Performing Arts Center (PAC) – Lobby, Auditorium |
| B – Business Buildings | More than 200 | Administration, Facilities, Alan A. Erhart Agriculture |
| Other AEDs will be located around campus based on department requests. | ||
To ensure consistent availability and regulatory compliance regarding Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), all installation, relocation, or removal of AED units on campus must be coordinated through the Planning & Capital Projects in Facilities Management Department (Bldg. 70) by submitting a maintenance request. https://afd.calpoly.edu/facilities/requests/
First Aid CPR/AED Training
On campus training in First Aid CPR/AED can be obtained for a small fee from a couple different sources:
- American Heart Association (AHA) First Aid CPR/AED through the Cal Poly CPR/First Aid Program in partnership with the Health Center offers classes on campus. Contact: CalPolyCPR@gmail.com
- First Aid, CPR/AED, and lifeguard certification courses for the campus community are offered quarterly, except for summer through ASI (https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/training-and-certifications)
- EH&S CPR and First Aid Trainings are offered, register through the Cal Poly Learning Hub EHS CPR Cirriculum & EH&S First Aid
- Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Training can be obtained offsite through the Red Cross Website. Classes are held in a classroom or blended (the flexibility of online and hands on training) at the San Luis Obispo Red Cross office.