3 students walking outside on VIU Nanaimo Campus

AED and naloxone kits on campus

VIU has Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and naloxone kits available in many buildings on campus. The kits are for emergency use. 

Use the buttons to jump to the list of locations within each building. Need to find a building? The interactive campus map can help you navigate to the buildings. 

AEDs

An AED is an automated external defibrillator. AEDs are medical devices used to help someone experiencing cardiac arrest. It can analyze a person's and, if needed, deliver an electric shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. 

AEDs are designed to be easy to use and the AEDs on campus include instructions for use. 

Nasal naloxone kits

Nasal naloxone can temporarily revers the effects of an opioid overdose. The naloxone wall cabinets contain nasal spray naloxone, designed for easy use by untrained individuals. This user-friendly spray allows anyone to administer naloxone under the guidance of a 911 operator while you wait for emergency responders to arrive.

You can call for assistance without fear of penalty

Student health and safety is our top priority. If you or someone else is experiencing a possible overdose, please call 911 immediately and use a naloxone kit if needed. You will not face disciplinary action for drug or alcohol use.  

Find a naloxone kit on campus

BuildingNaloxone kit location
Residence, Building 2Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 3Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 4By the AED
Residence, Building 5Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 6Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 7Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 8Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 9Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 10Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Residence, Building 11Main entrance, by the fire safety plan
Building 108Main entrance, beside AED
Building 164Front desk, south wall, beside AED
Building 170 – Shq'apthut, The Gathering Place Connect with Lyn Clark at main entrance
Building 190South wall, next to bleachers, beside AED
Building 200Floor 3, Health & Wellness Centre waiting room, beside AED
Building 300Welcome Centre, beside AED
Building 305Floor 3, library commons, beside AED
Building 315Security Office, beside AED
Building 356 Floor 2, atrium, beside AED
Building 380Floor 1, hallway, beside AED
Cowichan Campus Welcome desk, main campus
Cowichan CTC Hallway near hairdressing, beside AED
Deep Bay Reception desk, beside AED

The nasal naloxone kits are stored in wall cabinets equipped with an alarm system that activates when the door is opened. In the event of an overdose, the alarm alerts individuals nearby, signaling an emergency situation.

Find an AED on campus

BuildingAED location
Residence, Building 4to come
Building 108 Main entrance
Building 164 Front desk, south wall
Building 190 South wall, next to bleachers
Building 200 Floor 3, Health & Wellness Centre waiting room
Building 300 Welcome Centre
Building 305 Floor 3, library commons
Building 315 Security Office
Building 356 Floor 2, atrium
Building 380 Floor 1, hallway
CowichanAcross from the Welcome Desk
Cowichan CTC Hallway near hairdressing
Deep Bay Reception desk