HC-160 Emergency Medical Applications

This course introduces students to the basic principles of emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The course examines all of the major body systems and the common emergency illnesses and injuries associated with each system. Students learn to identify symptoms and apply the appropriate emergency treatments and stabilization techniques. Topics include patient assessment, airway management, CPR, shock, bleeding, wounds, body area injuries, poisoning, burns, cold and heat emergencies, bone injuries, medical emergencies, emergency childbirth, and first aid skills. The course emphasizes practical application of the skills learned, and leads to CPR certification upon successful and timely completion of requirements.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None