§ 100001. First Aid.

"First Aid" means the recognition of and immediate care for injury or sudden illness prior to the availability of emergency medical care by licensed or certified health care professionals.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 12522, Vehicle Code Reference: Section 12522, Vehicle Code.

§ 100002. Pre-Established Standard.

Pre-established standard means a determined passing score established by the testing agency prior to the commencement of the examination.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 12522, Vehicle Code Reference: Section 12522, Vehicle Code.

§ 100003. Application of Chapter to School Bus Drivers.

All school bus drivers shall demonstrate proficiency in first aid practices by successfully completing in accordance with pre-established standards, a competency based written examination administered by the California Highway Patrol, in addition to any other requirement for a school bus driver's certificate.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 12522, Vehicle Code Reference: Section 12522, Vehicle Code.

§ 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").

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 12522, Vehicle Code Reference: Section 12522, Vehicle Code.