HFMG 2110 First Aid and CPR Course Syllabus

HFMG 2110 First Aid and CPR Course Syllabus

HFMG 2110–First Aid and CPR
Course Syllabus

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

HFMG 2110 (CRN 80700)
First Aid & CPR

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours (3-0-3)

Catalog Description:

This course is designed to teach the student basic first aid and emergency management procedures and skills for a variety of injuries and sudden illnesses. The course contains both a lecture and practical component. Certification in first aid and CPR will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the written and practical course requirements

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

  • Prerequisite: NA

Course Content

Adult, Infant and Child CPR with First Aid
This course trains individuals how to help prevent and recognize the symptoms of sudden illness and injury, and how to provide basic care. The training also gives participants the knowledge and skills to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies in adults, infants and children until more advanced medical personnel arrive and takes over. This class is perfect for child-care workers, expectant parents, grandparents, and anyone who cares for children and infants.
AED Training (Automated External Defibrillator)
This is a course that is added on to many of our Adult and Child CPR classes to enhance life-saving skills. Individuals are trained on when an AED is necessary and how to operate an AED in case of a sudden cardiac emergency.

BLS for HealthCare providers: The BLS Healthcare Provider Courseis designed to provide awide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognizeseveral life-threatening emergencies, provideCPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals.

Intended Audience
Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, fitness specialists, police officers, and other allied health personnel.

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

  • Able to use the WindowsTM operating system
  • Able to use Microsoft WordTM word processing
  • Able to send and receive e-mail using OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM
  • Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email and D2L
  • Able to use a Web browser.

Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Major Student Activities:

Assigned reading from text
Assigned homework problems
Answering and asking questions by email and in class
Quizzes and written/practical examinations

Program Learning Outcomes:

Interpersonal Skills and Appreciation for Diversity: using interpersonal and cross-cultural knowledge and skills to lead and manage collaborative activities and to work effectively in teams that have a diverse membership

Thinking Skills: thinking critically and analytically to evaluate organizational effectiveness, to make decisions on clients’ well being, and to develop strategy for healthy success and managerial success.

Oral Communication Skills: designing, and delivering persuasive oral recommendations and presentations.
Ethical and Social Responsibility: assessing the ethical and social impact of decisions on clients’ well being.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Task / Performance Domains and Associated Job Tasks / Lecture, Lab, or both
IV.A.1.n / Knowledge of documentation procedures for CPR and AED certification for employees. / Lecture
IV.A.1.o / Knowledge of AED guidelines for implementation. / Both
II.B.1.n / Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of common musculoskeletal injuries associated with exercise (e.g., sprain, strain, bursitis, tendonitis).
IV.A.1.i / Knowledge of emergency response systems and procedures (EAD).
IV.B.1.b / Knowledge of basic first-aid procedures for exercise-related injuries, such as bleeding, strains/sprains, fractures, and exercise intolerance (dizziness, syncope, heat and cold injuries).
IV.B.1.d / Knowledge of safety plans, emergency procedures and first-aid techniques needed during fitness evaluations, exercise testing, and exercise training
IV.B.1.e / Knowledge of potential musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., contusions, sprains, strains, fractures), cardiovascular/pulmonary complications (e.g., tachycardia, bradycardia, hypotension/hypertension, dyspnea) and metabolic abnormalities (e.g., fainting/syncope, hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, hypothermia/hyperthermia).
IV.B.1.f / Knowledge of the initial management and first-aid techniques associated with open wounds, musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular/pulmonary complications, and metabolic disorders.
IV.B.2.a / Skill in applying basic first-aid procedures for exercise-related injuries, such as bleeding, strains/sprains, fractures, and exercise intolerance (dizziness, syncope, heat and cold injuries).
IV.B.2.b / Skill in applying basic life support, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator techniques.

Term:

Fall Semester 2016 (First Session: August, September; Final exam: October 5, 2016- first day of class: August 17, 2016)

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Melanie Poudevigne, Ph.D., FACSM
phone: (678) 466-4937
e-mail:

Internet:

Office:NBS 131

Office hours:

TBD

Class Meetings:Wednesday 10am-1230pmin NBS 136, starting August 17, 2016

Textbook Information:

  1. Responding to Emergencies by the American Red Cross, 2016 Edition. (First Aid)
  2. BLS for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, 2016 Edition. (CPR)

Note: Previous editions maynot be used

Necessary Equipment for Assignment 3

  1. Stopwatch
  2. - 2 triangular bandages
  3. - 2 gauze pads
  4. - 1 pair of NON-LATEX gloves
  5. - 1 Roller Bandage
  6. - 1 dozen of alcohol wipes
  7. - 1 face shields (you can bring the one from class)

Place all items in a box.

Evaluation:


First Aid Kit Assignment. Each student must make a first aid kit according to basic American Red Cross guidelines. / 35
Red Cross CPR- practical / 25
Red Cross Written test / 50
AHA BLS AED- practical / 25
AHA BLS Written test / 25
Two assignments on D2L (20 pts each) / 40
TOTAL / 200

Grading:

A / 90 - 100%
B / 80 - 89%
C / 70 - 79%
D / 60 - 69%
F / below 60%

Mid-term Progress Report:

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on September 7 reflects approximately 20% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on September 9, 2016. The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is September 9, 2016.

Course Schedule & Online Assignments:

The course schedule is provided in the table below. Links for chapter numbers are to objectives, vocabulary and homework. You will use D2L for the theoretical framework and the skills will be practiced in class. All examinations will be taken in class. Assignments 1 and 2 are due in the Discussion section on D2L.

Assignment 1:

Research the Emergency Operations Plan at Clayton State and other universities online and summarize your findings in two pages. Upload your document in the discussion section and respond/react to two different classmates. 20 points

Assignment 2:

Create a video of three minutes maximum where you let a visitor at CSU know where to locate the AEDs in each building. List their location per building precisely except for the dorms and Clayton Station. Creativity is a plus. Upload your video in the discussion section and respond/react to two classmates. 20 points.

Topic / Assigned Readings
WEEK 1:
Mandatory attendance for No Show
Course Introduction

Setup, Cleaning & Using Mannequins
Adult Rescue Breathing & CPR
Child Rescue Breathing & CPR / AHA 1
AHA 2
AHA 3
Review Online American Red Cross Video
WEEK 2:
D2L Assignment #1 due by noon on Friday August 26, 2016 / Review American Red Cross Video
WEEK 3:
Using Bag Masks – 2 Person CPR (Adult & Child)
Using an AED - Adult and Child CPR Review
Infant CPR
Conscious and Unconscious Choking – Adult, Infant, and Child
D2L Assignment #2 due by noon on Friday, September 2 2016 / AHA 4 - 5
AHA 6
AHA 7
AHA 8
Review American Red Cross Video
Week 4:
Chain of Survival and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
In Class: AHA BLS adult, infant and AED Practical tests (half class)
First Aid Red Cross kit discussion / AHA 9-10
AHA Practicum
WEEK 5:
In-Class: American Heart Association - CPR Written Exam
In-Class: AHA BLS adult, infant and AED Practical tests (half class) / AHA written Test & Practicum
Review ARC video
WEEK 6:
In-Class: First Aid Red Cross kit Assignment 3
Finalize ARC video on D2L for:
Recognizing Emergencies - Before Giving Care
Body Systems
Soft Tissue Injuries – Bleeding, Shock, Infection
Musculoskeletal Injuries – Extremities
Musculoskeletal Injuries – Head, Neck, Back, Face / First Aid Kit
ARC 1-3
ARC 4
ARC 8-10
ARC 11-13
WEEK 7:
Review in class:
Sudden Illness – Epilepsy, Diabetes, Poisoning, Bites, Stings
Substance Misuse and Abuse
Heat- and Cold- Related Emergencies
Reaching and Moving Victims in Water
WEEK 7:
In-Class: Red Cross CPR/First Aid practical test (half class) /
ARC 15-20 included
WEEK 8: October 5
In-Class
Red Cross CPR/First Aid practical test (half class)
American Red Cross – First Aid Exam

Course Policies:

General Policy
Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

University Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy. Attendance is mandatory on the dates cited above. No excuses for missing practicum will be tolerated. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority.

Missed Work
Without excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work. If a valid excuse is provided:

  • Make-up tests will be given only if they are taken before the test is taken.
  • All examinations and practical’s must be taken.

Operation Study

At Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs this semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the University Bookstore) and other items.

Academic Dishonesty
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described at


Disruption of the Learning Environment

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.
Other Policies
All examinations are closed book. No student-produced "memory sheets" or note cards are allowed.