Emergency Medical Services

Arizona State University Emergency Medical Services provides affordable standby emergency medical coverage to all ASU campuses. 

ASU EMS also provides emergency pre-hospital medical care to students, faculty, staff and visitors. The EMS unit falls under ASU Employee Health and is regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Team members participate in regular continuing education for updates on changing medical evidence and protocols. 

ASU departments may request an EMS team to provide on-site emergency medical assistance. Each team comprises certified emergency medical technicians who bring a standard set of essential basic life support equipment to requested events. In the case of a medical emergency, providers can initiate life-saving interventions. An on-site EMS team improves the response time for medical attention and tactics.

ASU EMS works with local firefighters, paramedics and police officers. The unit uses an advanced networking system that provides in-depth communication between first responders. These communication efforts result in immediate and efficient patient care for all ASU community members.

View the EMS requirement guide or email ASU EMS to determine if your event requires an EMS team. Departments may request ASU EMS for sports-related activities, extreme temperature events, large-crowd events or when the event coordinator sees fit.  

Request EMS event coverage

Submit an ASU EMS request for your event.

An Automated External Defibrillator is a device about the size of a laptop computer that analyzes the heart’s rhythm for abnormality and, if necessary, directs the rescuer through voice prompts to deliver an electrical shock to the victim. The shock, called defibrillation, may help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm and save someone’s life.

AEDs are available in many ASU buildings and facilities. They are typically located inside a tamper-resistant cabinet in a building’s lobby and main corridors. There is always an AED sign above the cabinet.

Follow these instructions to use an AED:

1. Call 911.
2. Open the unit and follow the directions. If there is an alarm, ignore it.

EHS offers awareness training, and Sun Devil Fitness Centers offer AED certification. You can access AED training on the EHS training webpage. 

ASU EMS offers several CPR and first aid certification courses. The certifications are valid for two years.

Basic life support: This course is designed for health care professionals. It covers training to recognize and treat sudden cardiac arrest in conjunction with airway management skills. It is $40 per person.

CPR and AED: This course will help attendees recognize and respond to sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children and infants. It is $30 per person. 

CPR, AED and first aid: This course provides instructions on performing CPR and first aid while operating an AED. It is $55 per person.

Email ASU EMS to inquire about certification classes.