Schedule
Thu, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM (8/30/2021 - 12/10/2021) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Fri, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (8/30/2021 - 12/10/2021) Location: ONLN ONLN ONLN
Description
This course serves to develop student competency in evaluating and providing emergency care in a variety of situations including public and private settings such as their practice. Emphasis is placed on proficiency in recognizing and providing care for cardiopulmonary emergencies including cardiac and respiratory arrest, poisoning, thermal injuries, shock, head and spinal injuries, choking, fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains and other common
medical emergencies including seizures, diabetic emergencies and heat and cold emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be certified in BLS-CPR, emergency medical response, emergency oxygen, asthma/epinephrine administration and bloodborne pathogens. The training occurs both in a didactic and laboratory setting, using scenarios and critical thinking activities. Upon completion of this course, the student will obtain a oneyear certification in Emergency Medical Responder – 2 years; Basic Life Support – 2 ye