HPE 2320 - First Aid and Safety

3 sem hrs cr

This course focuses on first aid care and accident prevention, with emphasis on artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(Certification in CPR is given. Students are responsible for the CPR certification fee.)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• understand causes of accidents and their prevention techniques.
• recognize the signs and symptoms of various injuries and illnesses.
• administer first aid care to others as well as themselves.
• follow correct first aid procedures.
• properly administer CPR.
• make appropriate decisions when faced with an emergency.
• understand the laws protecting the first responder.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, students will practice…

• recognizing the signs of an emergency.
• administering and following correct First Aid procedures when placed in theoretical situations.
• performing First Aid procedures and accident prevention.
• noticing signs and symptoms of various illnesses and injuries.
• performing CPR and using an AED.