ALLH 131 First Aid & CPR
This first aid and emergency care course is designed to meet the needs
of individuals and groups who are in a position to provide first aid
frequently. The course provides the essential knowledge and skills
required by individuals interested in advanced rescue work. A first aid,
CPR, and AED certificate is issued to students successfully completing
the course.
ALLH 131First Aid & CPR
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Sciences, Human Services
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This first aid and emergency care course is designed to meet the needs
of individuals and groups who are in a position to provide first aid
frequently. The course provides the essential knowledge and skills
required by individuals interested in advanced rescue work. A first aid,
CPR, and AED certificate is issued to students successfully completing
the course.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Chapter 1
Before Giving Care and Checking an Injured or Ill Person
Skill Check off
Chapter 2
Cardiac Emergencies and CPR
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Chapter 3
AED
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Chapter 4
Breathing Emergencies
Skill Check off
Chapter 5
Sudden Illness
Chapter 6
Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 7
Soft Tissue Injuries
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Chapter 8
Injuries to Muscles, Bone and Joints
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Chapter 9
Special Situations and Circumstances
Chapter 10
Asthma
Chapter 11
Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
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VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
1. Skill Check off
Required Exams
1. Assessment Method: An approved American Heart Association exam.
2. Pre & Post Wellness Survey
Required Text
1. First Aid/CPR/AED – American Heart Association
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1. Skill Check off
1. Assessment Method: An approved American Heart Association exam.
2. Pre & Post Wellness Survey