Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
What Is An AED?
AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, are small electronic devices that are designed to provide lifesaving defibrillation (electric shock to the heart) to victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
Unlike the defibrillators used in hospitals and seen on medical TV shows, AEDs are small, lightweight, and easy to operate. They are about the size of a lunch box and have adhesive electrode pads that attach to the person's chest. No special training is required to use the AED, but in order to provide the prompted CPR compressions, you must have CPR training. You can and should still connect the AED, and you can deliver a shock if prompted by the AED, even if you do not have this training.
An AED is very simple to use yet houses the same sophisticated defibrillation technology that emergency medical services personnel and physicians rely on.
Who can use an AED?
AEDs are made to be used by anyone, from untrained individuals to medical professionals. These rescuers are called Volunteer Responders. Volunteer Responders have legal protection by the ‘Good Samaritan Law’ when using the AED in good faith to help a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. You are protected as long as you act within the limits of your training.
Learn more about the AEDs on campus:
Philips Frx; Learn how to use
Phillips Onsite: Learn how to use
AED Training
Participating in training and certification in the proper use of these devices is easy. CPR/AED certification training is offered by:
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AED Location List
Building Location AED Model Alumni Center Main lobby - west side Phillips Onsite Arts Building
Inside of ARTS Building Performance Lab, Room 166 Philips FRx
Arts Building Inside the Performing Arts Administration Phillips Onsite Arts Culver Center Lobby Phillips Onsite Athletics & Dance Sports Complex, 3rd baseline Phillips FRx Athletics & Dance
In the weight Room Philips FRx Athletics & Dance Room 0050N Phillips Onsite Athletics & Dance Room CR1100B Phillips Onsite Athletics & Dance Portable Unit Phillips Onsite Batchelor Hall 2nd floor near restroom 2151 Phillips Onsite Central Utility Plant Front Office Phillips Onsite Corporate Yard Building A Room 0100 Phillips Onsite Custodial & Grounds Break room Phillips Onsite Environmental Health & Safety Main Lobby Phillips FRx Environmental Health & Safety Vehicle 5-630 Phillips Onsite Fleet Services Gas Station Main office Phillips FRx Heckman Center Palm Desert Building B- Lobby Desk Wall Phillips Onsite Hinderaker Hall Room 4128 Phillips Onsite Highlander Union Building (HUB) Main lobby 1st floor Phillips Onsite James Reserve- Off Site In the storage cabinet with first-aid supplies Phillips Onsite Multidisciplinary Research Building (MRB) Lobby South wall Phillips Onsite Olmstead Theater lobby Phillips Onsite Orbach Library Lobby - east side Phillips Onsite Parking Services Hallway near the breakroom Phillips FRx Rivera Library Circulation Phillips Onsite School of Medicine Education Ground, Center Corridor Phillips FRx School of Medicine Education Highlander EMS Portable Zoll AED Plus School of Medicine Education Building II 1st Floor Stairwell across from lockers Phillips FRx Student Health & Counseling Center 1106 Station 1 Phillips Onsite Student Health & Counseling Center Room 1036 Phillips Onsite Student Recreation Center, North Challenge course shed Phillips Onsite Student Recreation Center, North 0121 Main Lobby Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, North 0161 Events Lobby Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, North 103 Intramural use (06613) Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, North 104 Intramural use (06859) Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, South North East MAC Lobby Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, South North corridor at room 1129 Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, South North West at elevator equipment room Phillips FRx Student Recreation Center, South Swimming pool office Phillips Onsite Student Services Building Elevator Lobby area-1st Floor Phillips FRx Student Success Center Building 823, 1st floor, in the Paseo/Atrium adjacent to Room 0110-Print/Laptop Kiosk Phillips Onsite
Sweeney Granite Mountain
TBA Phillips Onsite Tevis Building Philip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center Phillips Onsite Track Stadium Inside of the track shed Phillips FRx UCR Botanic Gardens Inside Botanical Gardens to the right of the men's restroom entrance. Phillips Onsite UCR Police Department UCPD 5-1253 Vehicle Phillips FRx UCR Police Department UCPD 5-1213 Vehicle Phillips FRx UCR Police Department UCPD 5-016 Vehicle Phillips FRx UCR Police Department UCPD 5-1057 Vehicle Phillips FRx UCR Police Department UCPD 5-1146 Vehicle Phillips FRx UCR Police Department Vehicle 5-1052 Vehicle Phillips FRx UCR Police Department UCPD CSR 5-1217 Vehicle Phillips FRx USDA-ARS Germplasm Repository 1060 Martin Luther King Blvd. In the main entryway. Phillips Onsite USDA-ARS US Salinity Laboratory 1st floor, main entryway. Phillips Onsite
AED Unit Manual
Please look for your specific AED unit manual for reference. If you have any questions, please contact the EH&S Occupational Health Coordinator at ehsocchealth@ucr.edu.
AED/CPR Quick Reference Poster
Program Management
EH&S Occupational Health manages and oversees the AEDs on campus. If you have questions, would like to inquire about adding AEDs to your building or need any clarification on the current process, please contact:
Julian Corral, Occupational Health Coordinator
julian.corral@ucr.edu | (951) 827-5528