CPR and AED
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and usually occurs at home witnessed by a loved one. Less than 15% of victims survive, and only 41% receive bystander CPR, which can double the chance of survival. The best treatment for SCA is CPR with good-quality chest compressions and an electric shock from an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
The Campus AED Program at UT Health Science Center aims to train every employee to use an AED and provide effective CPR. AEDs are strategically placed in buildings and police cars throughout campus.
Do you know where the AED closest to you is located?
AED Information
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device that can provide an electric shock to a person experiencing SCA, if necessary. The AED operates automatically, but users must know how to use it correctly, as well as how to perform high-quality CPR, to help save a life.
The American Heart Association (AHA) encourages the use of AEDs to increase the survival rates of people who have heart-related emergencies. CPR should be initiated immediately after a person collapses with SCA, and the use of the AED should ideally be within 3 to 5 minutes to ensure a successful outcome for the victim.
AED Locations
UT Health Science Center has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of its community. We now have 67 AEDs across campus, including campus patrol vehicles. Most of them are conveniently mounted in white cabinets on main floors, near security desks, or near elevators, making them easily accessible in case of an emergency.
910 Madison Building
910 Madison Ave.
- 1st floor by elevators across from the UTHSC HR & One Stop
- 4th floor near the elevator lobby.
- 6th floor near the elevator lobby.
- 9th floor University Health Services west side.
920 Madison Building
920 Madison Ave.
- 1st floor fire hose cabinet next to the stairwell.
- 4th floor elevator lobby.
- 6th floor fire hose cabinet next to stairwell.
- 9th floor Southeast by exit stairwell in wall cabinet
930 Madison Building
930 Madison Ave.
- 2nd floor Hamilton Eye Institute
- 4th floor elevator lobby.
- 6th floor main southeast lobby behind the front desk.
C.R.B.
19 S. Manassas St.
- 1st floor west of the elevators, main entrance.
C.H.I.P.S.
26 S. Dunlap St.
- 1st floor by lobby by elevator by stairwell.
- 3rd floor by lobby by elevator by stairwell.
Coleman
956 Court Ave.
- 1st floor main entrance near the elevators on the hall wall.
C.R.O.W.E.
874 Union Ave.
- Ground floor elevator lobby.
- 1st floor elevator lobby.
- 2nd floor elevator lobby.
- 3rd floor elevator lobby.
- 4th floor elevator lobby
D.O.B. Pauline
66 N. Pauline St.
- 1st floor elevator lobby.
- 3rd floor elevator lobby.
Dunn Dental
875 Union Ave.
- 1st floor west elevator tower.
- 2nd floor west elevator lobby at McKeon fire door.
- 2nd floor north side dental suite center hallway.
- 2nd floor pediatrics dental suite crash cart closet south center.
- 3rd floor west elevator lobby at McKeon fire door.
- 3rd floor on EM Cart in Room N-318, Oral & Maxil Surgery Suite.
- 4th floor west elevator lobby at McKeon fire door.
- 4th floor south center corridor at emergency crash cart.
- 5th floor south corridor.
- 5th floor north center corridor at emergency crash cart.
- 5th floor west elevator lobby at McKeon fire door.
General Education Building (G.E.B)
3 S. Dunlap St.
- 1st floor C-wing security desk
- 3rd floor B-wing north by room B317 in hallway.
Hyman
62 S. Dunlap St.
- 1st floor north loading/entry by northwest stairwell at door 102A.
Johnson
847 Monroe Ave.
- 1st floor elevator lobby.
Lamar Alexander Building
877 Madison Ave.
- 2nd floor wall near elevator.
- 7th floor IT elevator lobby.
LBMH
848 Washington Ave.
- 1st floor in suite in x-ray room on wall
L.I.N.K.
855 Monroe Ave.
- 1st floor, by room 106, at the elevator lobby.
M.S.B.
858 Monroe Ave.
- 1st floor main elevator lobby.
Mooney
875 Monroe Ave.
- Ground floor elevator lobby.
- 1st floor elevator lobby.
- 2nd floor elevator lobby.
- 3rd floor elevator lobby.
Nash
894 Union Ave.
- 2nd floor southeast stairwell.
- 2nd floor southeast stairwell.
Old Food Bank
239 S. Dudley St.
- 1st floor east main entry lobby.
Pharmacy
881 Madison Ave.
- 1st floor main entrance west wall across from the elevator lobby.
- 3rd floor on column in main elevator lobby.
- 6th floor on column in main elevator lobby
Physical Plant
201 East St.
- 1st floor main elevator lobby.
Plough
208 S. Dudley St.
- 1st floor by main fire alarm control panel.
R.B.L.
901 Monroe Ave.
- 1st floor, near the security guard desk.
S.A.C.
800 Madison Ave.
- 1st-floor south building by check-in desk to the weight room.
- 2nd floor north building entry to the gymnasium behind check-in desk
T.S.R.B.
71 S. Manassas St.
- 1st floor north elevator lobby.
UTHSC Police Department
8 N. Dunlap St.
- UTHSC PD police Car Cruiser #1
- UTHSC PD police Car Cruiser #2
- UTHSC PD police Car Cruiser #3
- UTHSC PD police Car Cruiser #4
- UTHSC PD police Car Cruiser #5
Van Vleet
8 North Dunlap
- 1st floor east lobby by elevator.
- 2nd floor UTHSC Police Department East Lobby
- 3rd floor east lobby by elevator.
Whittenborg
875 Monroe
- 2nd floor elevator lobby east side.
Why Get CPR Certified?
The Campus AED Program at UT Health Science Center aims to train every employee to use an AED and provide effective CPR. AEDs are strategically placed in buildings and police cars throughout campus.
When someone experiences a cardiac arrest, their chances of survival largely depend on receiving immediate CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, nearly 90% of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital setting do not survive. However, performing CPR in the first few minutes can double or even triple the chances of survival.
Communities like UT Health Science Center with comprehensive AED programs, including CPR and AED training for employees, can significantly increase the survival rates for cardiac arrest victims. UT Health Science Center offers free CPR training to all employees every year. This training is designed to teach the basic skills of CPR and how to use the AEDs available on campus. Upon completion of the training, employees will receive certification from the AHA that is valid for two years. To ensure they maintain their skills and knowledge, employees are encouraged to renew their certification periodically. Please note that this class does not meet the AHA Basic Life Support requirements for health care providers.
Upcoming Classes
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming CPR and AED classes, normally given in the Fall. If you have any questions about upcoming classes or registering for the class, please contact Human Resources. If you have specific questions about CPR or the AED campus program, please contact Kelly Rogers, PharmD, at krogers1@uthsc.edu.