According to a report released by UCF, at 11:58 a.m. Monday, a 911 called was received by UCF Police reporting a student seizing during a precalculus class in Health and Public Affairs building 1.
The student, an engineering major, started classes at UCF in the summer of 2015.
UCF described the response to the medical call.
“The first officer arrived on scene at 11:59 a.m. as two students – one a Disney lifeguard and the other a paramedic – administered CPR. An AED was brought into the classroom at noon and deployed twice by UCFPD. Rescue crews arrived on scene at 12:03 p.m. and took over advanced life support. The student was rushed to Oviedo ER and then transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital.”
“Staff from UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services and Victim Services met with students in the class Monday, were available to students Tuesday, and will speak with the class when it meets again Wednesday,” according to officials.
UCF president John C. Hitt responded to the tradegy.
“Our condolences go out to Michael’s family and friends,” said Hitt. “The unexpected loss of someone so young is truly heartbreaking. We thank the students in the classroom who so bravely came to the aid of a fellow Knight, and we also keep them in our thoughts.”
UCF offers first aid classes throughout each semester. These classes are taught by the American Red Cross and typically cost $19.
UCF will waive fees for three upcoming classes, which will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 8 and 13 at the Recreation and Wellness Center. Additional information on the classes can be found at http://rwc.sdes.ucf.edu/programs/risk-management/cpr-first-aid.
Students report an AED was not accessible near the incident; an inquiry has been made by KnightNews.com for further details.
A petition has been made following calls by parents and students for more AED’s on campus.
Stay tuned for updates.
