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CPR and First Aid

Policy

It's the policy of California State University, Fullerton to have as many employees qualified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first responder First Aid as possible. Job classifications that respond to medical emergencies or locations where individuals may be called upon to render aid shall be CPR/First Aid certified.

Purpose

One out of every two people in the United States can expect to die from a heart attack or a related disease of the blood vessels. Most people who die from a heart attack die before they get to a hospital. Some people survive a heart attack because someone trained in CPR was able to quickly respond and render immediate aid. It's therefore important for the University to have as many employees trained in CPR as possible.

It is the purpose and goal of this program to have a well trained group of employees who are scattered throughout the campus to render aid when necessary.

Scope

The University requires all University Police personnel, Student Health Center physicians and nurses, and lifeguards to be certified in CPR. Building Marshals and Department Safety Coordinators are encouraged to participate in this program. Additional University employees participate on a volunteer basis.

Responsibilities

Environmental Health and Safety

The Environmental Health and Instructional Safety Office (EH&IS) is responsible for the following:

  • Perform the function of Training Center Coordinator for the University.
  • Maintain provider and instructor documentation and records.
  • Issue course completion cards.
  • Order supplies, as needed.
  • Disseminate changes in standards and guidelines.
  • Coordinate the budget with the Foundation. EH&IS will deposit the money in the Foundation account. Expenses related to the program will be funded from the Foundation account.

Instructors

  • Instructors will maintain the standards of the American Red Cross.
  • Teach a minimum of one class per year for the University.
  • Provide EH&IS with all documentation and class lists following the CPR classes.
  • Maintain certification as outlined by the American Red Cross.
  • Provide EH&IS with their schedule of classes

Program

The American Red Cross has a program whereby individual training centers can be set up to conduct CPR training classes as long as certain criteria is met. The University has qualified under these guidelines and is now an authorized Training Center.

Cost

State employees, faculty and staff can take CPR/First Aid classes through the University Employee Training and Development Program (ETD) free of charge.  Because the University must pay for all supplies, manikins and maintenance of equipment, it was decided to charge certain groups for this training.

The following people or groups will be charged $15.00 the current rate for a class in CPR and/or First Aid:

  • Resident Assistants (University Housing)
  • Upward Bound/Summer Bridge Counselors
  • Students
  • Off-campus individuals
  • University Recreation lifeguards and Sports Camp employees
  • Children's Center employees
  • Associated Students, Inc.
  • Auxiliary Services Corporation

Current charges for CPR or First Aid are $15.

Schedule of Classes

CPR/First Aid classes will be scheduled during the school year.

Co Wilkins(ext. 4347) is the scheduling coordinator. She will schedule the classes.

Sign-up Procedure

Class schedules are located on the campus portal. Go to the Training tab, click Employee Training Center, and look under Class Schedule. At that point follow the instructions to enroll.

Revised: 10/1/2008 tw