HEAL 218 - CPR & First Aid for Healthcare Providers

2 Credits

The course covers American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Includes instruction and practice in emergency first aid, CPR/AED for adult and child and CPR for infant, and instruction in emergency preparedness for health care professionals.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesME

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Health Care Professions Department programs or students who desire AHA CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Active Date 20220314T08:43:09

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 12
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

AHA BLS CPR
- Adult
- Child
- Infant
First Aid Procedures
Emergency Procedures
- Fire Safety and Use of Fire Extinguisher
- Natural Disaster Preparedness
- Mock environmental exposure event

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate provider/professional level CPR and AED skills according to American Heart Association Certification Standards

Perform First Aid skills according to American Heart Association Certification Standards

Demonstrate proper use of eyewash equipment and fire extinguishers

Describe basic principles of first aid as they pertain to the ambulatory healthcare setting

Discuss fire safety and fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting.

Identify critical elements of an emergency plan for response to a natural disaster or other emergency