Advanced First Aid and Safety

Advanced First Aid and Safety
In-depth coverage of first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illness. Leads to first aid and CPR certifications.
HLTH
320
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 TaughtFall, Winter, Spring, Summer
 ProgramsContaining HLTH 320
Course Outcomes

CPR, AED, Bandaging, and Splinting

Demonstrate the skills involving cardiopulmonary rescuitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), bandaging, and splinting.

Emergency Problems

Recognize specific emergency problems (i.e., heart attack, fracture, open wound, burn insect sting) through their signs and symptoms.

Importance of First Aid

Identify the importance of first aid and emergency care

Emergency Decisions

Identify the decisions involved during an emergency.

First Aid and Emergency Care Procedures

Describe proper first aid and emergency care procedures for specific emergency problems.