Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

An automated external defibrillator (AED) and dummy

Columbia University has a public access defibrillation program to enhance campus safety by providing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)for cardiac emergencies. Following the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City’s guidelines, the program includes AED installations in specific public locations and training for campus personnel to respond to cardiac arrests effectively.

Learn about the program on the Columbia Preparedness website.

Irving Medical Center Campus Locations

View PAD program AED locations on the Irving Medical Center campus map.

  • Alumni Auditorium/Schaeffer Gallery (650 W. 168th St.)
  • 50 Haven Athletic Center, LL3 (60 Haven Ave.)*
  • Vagelos College of Physicians and & Surgeons, Faculty Club, 4th floor (630 W. 168th St.) 
  • Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, Lobby (630 W. 168th St.)
  • Georgian Building, Lobby (617 W. 168 St.)
  • Georgian Building, Physical Therapy Dept, Floor 3 (617 W. 168 St.)*
  • Hammer Health Sciences Center (701 W. 168th St.)
  • Irving Cancer Research Center (1130 St. Nicholas Ave.)
  • Mailman School of Public Health (722 W. 168th St.)
  • Mary Woodard Lasker Biomedical Research Building (3960 Broadway)
  • Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center (104 Haven Ave.)
  • Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (1150 St. Nicholas Ave.)
  • School of Nursing (560 W. 168th St.)
  • Tower 3, Cardio Room, Floor 1 (100 Haven Ave.)
  • Tower 2, Student Health on Haven, Floors 2 and 3 (100 Haven Ave.)*
  • William Black Building, Public Safety Operations Center, 1st floor (650 W. 168th St.)
  • William Black Building, Lobby (650 W. 168th St.)

*AED is not included in the PAD program and may not be readily available to the public

Contact

For more information on the AED program, training courses offered at the University, or to report an issue with an AED, please contact aedprogram@columbia.edu.