Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OOSL-0057
Organization's ID:
MED101
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
14 weeks (75 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 First Aid and CPR
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:

  • recognize signs and symptoms of various medical emergencies and recommend first aid for each
  • recommend dressing and bandages for specific wounds and explain first aid for special wounds and steps to control external bleeding
  • compare and contrast types of burns and their effects, assess the severity of a burn, and demonstrate ways to provide first aid for various degrees and types of burns
  • assess head, spinal, and musculoskeletal injuries and demonstrate care for such injuries, including the use of splints and slings
  • differentiate the effects of internal bleeding and chest and pelvic wounds and demonstrate specific first aid steps for each type of wound
  • assess problems of pregnancy, labor, and delivery and explain first aid for a pregnant woman and assisting at childbirth (including complications)
  • recognize signs of emotional responses to injuries and illness, behavioral problems, and abuse and recommend responses to each
  • demonstrate choking care for responsive or unresponsive choking victims and explain the steps of the AED procedure
  • apply understanding of the respiratory system to explain rescue breaths and chest compressions for respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies
  • assess severity of shock and heat and cold emergencies and explain first aid steps
  • evaluate danger to victims trapped in various conditions and demonstrate techniques of rescuing and moving victims
  • recognize signs and symptoms of poisoning, substance abuse, and bites and stings and illustrate care for each
  • illustrate general principles for injuries in remote locations and care for specific injuries and wilderness emergencies.
  • explain first aid principles, emergency responses, and initial and secondary patient assessment

General Topics:

  • Respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies
  • Choking emergencies
  • Automated external defibrillator (AED) usage
  • Shock, heat, and cold emergencies
  • External injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Burns
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Poisoning, substance abuse, and bites
  • Behavioral emergencies
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Remote location emergencies
  • Rescuing and moving victims
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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