HLTH 220 - First Aid-CPR-AED

Credits: (1)

Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
This course provides participants with critical knowledge and skills to react in the first few minutes of an emergency and provide care until Emergency Medical Services arrive. This course covers CPR and AED for adults, children, and infants. It also covers First Aid topics, such as bleeding, broken bones, shock, heat and cold emergencies, personal protection, asthma care, and epinephrine auto injectors. Additional topics include 2 person CPR, pocket masks, bag valve mask, and oxygen administration. This course will allow students to earn basic and professional/health care provider certification in CPR and AED, as well as Standard First Aid for those students passing with a score of 80% or higher the ARC written and practical examinations.