Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 100004

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 100004 - First Aid Practices Proficiency

The examination administered by the California Highway Patrol in first aid practices shall test an applicant's ability to recognize and render first aid in the following emergency medical situations:

(a) Respiratory emergencies: obstructed airway and difficulty breathing;

(b) Cardiac arrest: severe allergic reaction and shock;

(c) Traumatic emergencies: open wounds, penetrating or blunt injuries of chest and abdomen, suspected fractures and dislocations; burns; suspected internal bleeding and suspected spinal injuries;

(d) Poisonings: drug or alcohol overdose;

(e) Altered consciousness: diabetic emergencies and convulsions;

(f) Environmental emergencies: heat illness and hypothermia; and

(g) Knowledge of EMS system access (utilization of emergency phone number: "9-1-1").

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100004

Note: Authority cited: Section 12522, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 12522, Vehicle Code. (Section filed 8-29-86, operative 9-28-86; Register 86, No. 35)