If Someone Requires Medical Attention
- Remain calm.
- Call 911 and notify Campus Safety.
- Do not move the person unless safety dictates.
- If trained, use pressure to stop the bleeding and provide CPR.
- Be aware of hazards associated with bloodborne pathogens. Do not come into contact with body fluids. If exposed to suspected infectious material, wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water and seek immediate medical attention.
- Comfort the patient and reassure them that medical assistance is on the way.
- First aid is just that. Do not jeopardize your health or the health of the patient. Wait for professional help if you are not able to provide proper first aid safely.
The University of Tampa has AEDs (automated external defibrillators) on campus to help increase the chances of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Each year, sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of at least 250,000 people. The only known treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is the use of a defibrillator, which uses a powerful electric shock to stop the abnormal rhythm so that the heart can return to a more normal beating pattern.
AED Campus Locations
| Locations | Automated External Defibrillators |
| Austin Hall | First-floor, lobby |
| Baseball Field | Behind north dugout |
| Brevard Hall | First-floor, lobby |
| Cass Gym | Southwest corner of gym, near room 101 |
| Cass Science Building | Breezeway near west entrance |
| Dickey Health and Wellness Center | First floor, pharmacy |
| Ferman Center for the Arts | First floor, hallway near restrooms Third floor, north hallway |
| Health Sciences and Human Performance Building | First floor, near room 108 |
| Innovation and Collaboration Building | First floor, inside Campus Safety |
| Intramural Sports | Mobile |
| Jenkins Hall | First floor, north restrooms |
| Jenkins Health Building | First floor, near restrooms Second floor, near lockers Sixth floor, inside break room |
| Macdonald-Kelce Library | First floor, restroom area |
| Martinez Sports Center | First-floor, lobby Basketball Court Weight Room |
| Morsani Hall | First floor, food court |
| Naimoli Softball Field | Inside south dugout |
| Naimoli Tennis Courts | Outside fence, southwest light post |
| Palm Apartments | First floor, behind RA desk |
| Plant Hall | First floor, under main south stairwell Third floor, north stairwell |
| Pepin Stadium | Track, south side of Press Box |
| Riseman Aquatic Center | Southwest corner, stairwell |
| Riseman Fitness and Recreation Center | First floor, east wing First floor, west wing Second floor, east wing Second floor, west wing |
| Smiley Hall | First floor, behind RA desk |
| Straz Hall | First floor, behind front desk |
| Sykes College of Business | First floor, vending area |
| Thompson Building | First floor, elevator lobby |
| Urso Hall | First-floor lobby, outside RA office |
| Vaughn Center | First floor, by the ATM |
First Aid, CPR and AED Training
If you are interested in scheduling a First Aid, CPR and AED training session for your area, email psheppard@ut.edu. All training sessions for first-time (or 30+ days past expired) American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certifications require the completion of a 1-2 hour online course followed by a 2-hour in-person session. All first-time courses require the attendance of at least three participants. For re-certifications, both individual and group, the training sessions last approximately one hour. To be eligible for re-certification, your current certification must not be more than 30 days expired, otherwise, you must retake the full course.
