If you are a UC Berkeley student and are interested in AEDs and your community, DeCal offers a course called: SHOCKS: Saving the Hearts of California Kids.
It is a student-facilitated course, with guest speakers discussing aspects of cardiac physiology, AED programs, and it includes CPR/AED certification from the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program at UC Berkeley
AEDs have existed on the UC Berkeley campus since 2006. Not only are they located in most public buildings, but there are AEDs located in UCB police vehicles (mobile), sports and spectator venues, recreational sports facilities (RSF), and many UCB departments.
The California Code of Regulations mandates that AEDs be inspected regularly. Previous to January 1, 2016, inspection of AEDs was required every 30 days. Pursuant to amendments (Section 1797.196 of the California Health and Safety Code) that frequency has been changed to at least every 90 days. The program continues to ensure that the AEDs are maintained in good working order and have parts are replaced as needed. The maintenance and inspection program is managed centrally by EH&S and UHS and coordinates with departments that maintain a large number of AEDs.
Locations
The AEDs are typically located in lobbies of public buildings on campus, either near or attached to the Disaster Evacuation Chair cabinet. Look for signage with the AED heart.
What is an AED?
An Automated External Defibrillator (also known as an AED) is a type of computerized medical device. When properly placed on a person’s chest, it can analyze the heart’s rhythm and apply an electrical shock if needed. It will not give a shock to a normally beating heart. The AED uses voice prompts, lights, and pictures to tell the rescuer the steps to take. The State of California regulates public access to AEDs (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.8, Lay Rescuer Automatic External Defibrillator Regulations), and requires that policies and procedures be put in place to ensure the effectiveness and availability of AEDs. There has been an amendment to the regulations governing the maintenance and upkeep of an AED program, effective January 1, 2016.
Contact Information
Questions? Please contact the University of California, Berkeley AED Program at aed@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)