Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0057

Organization's ID:

MED101

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

Self-paced. 14 weeks (75 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	First Aid and CPR, General Physical Education, or Health Science

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to teach non-medical personnel how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, assess the victim, and treat cardiovascular emergencies as well as external and internal injuries. This course also covers emergencies in remote locations and childbirth emergencies.

Learning Outcomes:

Burns
Poison
Substance abuse
Illnesses
Explain first aid principles, emergency responses, and initial and secondary patient assessment as they may pertain to head, spine, and musculoskeletal injuries
Chest and pelvic wounds
Accidents
Behavioral problems
And be prepared to recommend and demonstrate the proper care and response in a real world situation. The student will also learn about choking/abdominal thrusts, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) systems, and current CPR practices. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have earned a CPR certificate through a qualified first aid/CPR training program