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 |
| Brevard Hall | First floor, lobby |
| Campus Safety | Behind front desk |
| Cass Building | Breezeway |
| Cass Gym | Southwest corner of gym, near room 101 |
| Dickey Health and Wellness Center | First floor, pharmacy |
| Fitness and Recreation Center | First floor, east wing First floor, west wing Second floor, east wing Second floor, west wing |
| Health Sciences and Human Performance Building | First floor, near room 108 |
| Intramural Sports | Mobile |
| Jaeb Computer Center | Behind help desk |
| Jenkins Hall | First floor, north restrooms |
| Macdonald-Kelce Library | First floor, restroom area |
| Martinez Sports Center | First floor, lobby Weight Room |
| Morsani Hall | First floor, food court |
| North Walker Hall | Restroom area, near room 127 |
| Palm Apartments | First floor, behind RA desk |
| Plant Hall | First floor, under main south stairwell |
| Plant Hall | Third floor, north stairwell |
| Pool | North wall, restroom area |
| Riverside Center | First floor, across from restrooms |
| 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 |
| Urso Hall | First floor lobby, outside RA office |
| Vaughn Center | First floor, by the ATM |
CPR and AED Training
If you are interested in scheduling a CPR and AED training session for your area, email cgottlick@ut.edu. All training sessions for first-time CPR and AED certifications are four hours in duration. For re-certifications, the training sessions last approximately 90 minutes.