HEMS 1950 CPR
Course Information
| Course Number | HEMS 1950 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | CPR |
| Description | This course covers the skills of infant, child and adult single and two rescue CPR as well as relief of foreign body airway obstruction procedures for infant, child and adult. Automated external defibrillators, bag-valve-masks and pocket masks are also used. Signs and symptoms of vascular disease are discussed. This meets the current criteria of the American Heart Association guidelines. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 16 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Operate an automated external defibrillator
- Perform adult, child and infant single and two rescue CPR
- Perform relief of foreign body airway obstruction for conscious and unconscious adults, children and infants
- Demonstrate recovery position
- Demonstrate use of bag-valve-mask and barrier devices
- List signs/symptoms of heart attack and the risk factors for heart disease
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.
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