California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 9 - Prehospital Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 1.2 - First Aid Testing for School Bus Drivers
Article 3 - Examination Standards
Section 100004 - First Aid Practices Proficiency
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
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").
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)
The amended version of this section by Register 2024, No. 38, effective 1/1/2025 is not yet available.
