Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program at UC Riverside
The University of California Riverside (UCR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program is a public safety initiative led by Occupational Health. This program maintains the 50+ AEDs housed in various UCR locations in addition to the processes through which new AEDs are added. The program ensures compliance with guidelines established by the State of California Health and Safety Code, and manufacturer requirements for the use and maintenance of AEDs.
For any questions, please contact the EH&S Occupational Health Coordinator at ehsocchealth@ucr.edu
AED Appendix :
- Appendix A: AED Unit and Renewal Cost
- Appendix B: Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C)
- Appendix C: Facilities Services - AED Placement Guidelines
- Appendix D: Guidance for Consideration of AED Units in Remote Areas
- Appendix E: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Department Request Form
- Appendix F: UC Riverside AED Post Use Form
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:
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