Medical / First Aid Emergencies

CALL CAMPUS POLICE / DISPATCH at:

• Moorpark College: Police at (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College: Police at (805) 986-5805
• Ventura College: Police at (805) 654-6486

Be prepared to give the following information:

• State: "This is an emergency."
• Give your name, location (college, building and room number), nature of emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling.
• Do not hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.

What to do while waiting for help:

• DO NOT move the person unless absolutely necessary or there is a threat to his or your safety.
• Stop any bleeding by applying firm pressure on the wound.
• Restore breathing by opening the person's air passage and performing rescue breathing and CPR , if qualified to do so.
• Keep the person warm, quiet and comfortable.
• Stay with the person until help arrives.