HEMS 1300 First Responder Initial
Course Information
| Course Number | HEMS 1300 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | First Responder Initial |
| Description | This 48-hour course provides emergency care training to fire/rescue personnel, law enforcement officers, industrial safety personnel, especially when they are the first on the scene of injuries and medical problems. The course is approved by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board and Post-Board approved. As a result of 1999 Minnesota Legislation, prospective First Responder students who have committed misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors or felonies may not qualify to be certified as First Responders. (Prerequisite: None) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 16 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Perform CPR according to AHA standards
- Recognize and mitigate unsafe conditions at emergency scene
- Manage medical patient
- Manage trauma patient
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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