PE 160 - First Aid, CPR and AED

3 Credits

Learn how to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. Students successfully completing all course requirements will receive American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve All students
Active Date 20240322T08:23:29

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 26
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA

Physical Education

PE Theory Course Yes

Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Taking Action
Before Giving Care
The Human Body
Checking an Unconscious Person
Checking a Conscious Person
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Breathing Emergencies
Conscious Choking
Unconscious Choking
Bleeding
Internal Bleeding/Shock
Soft Tissue Injuries
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Injuries to the Head, Neck, and Spine
Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis
Sudden Illnesses
Poisoning
Bites and Stings
Substance Abuse and Misuse
Heat and Cold-Related Illnesses
Water-Related Emergencies
Pediatric, Older Adult and Special Situations
Emergency Childbirth
Disaster, Remote and Wilderness Emergencies

Student Learning Outcomes
Recognize when an emergency has occurred.

Explain and demonstrate the emergency action steps: CHECK-CALL-CARE.

Explain and demonstrate appropriate care for injury or sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrives.