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)
The amended version of this section by Register 2024, No. 38, effective 1/1/2025 is not yet available.