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