HPER 1161 – First Aid
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I.COURSE TITLE: First Aid
COURSE NUMBER: 1161CATALOG PREFIX: HPER
II.PREREQUISITE(S): None
III.CREDIT HOURS: 2LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS:0OBSERVATION HOURS:0
IV.COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents the theory and skills necessary to provide first aid care for patients of all ages. With successful completion of the course, the student will receive a course completion card in first aid and adult, child, and infant layperson CPR.
V.GRADING:
Students will be required to complete written exams and quizzes/homework at the times designated by the course instructor.
The student will also be graded on his/her performance of the competency based
skills. A grade of “S” will be recorded for satisfactory performance of each skill and a grade of “U” will be recorded for unsatisfactory performance of each skill. If the student is unable to achieve an “S” grade on each skill tested, an “F” will be given for the course regardless of the exam/quiz/homework grade achieved.
Grading will be accorded using the following schedule:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = 0 – 59
VI.ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED
7th Edition
By: AAOS/ACEP
Jones and Bartlett Publisher.
ISBN: 978-1-28410-531-5
Copyright: 2017
Heartsaver CPR AED Student Workbook.
By: American Heart Association
American Heart Association, Publisher.
Order ID number 15-1020
ISBN: 978-1-61669-421-0
Copyright: 2016
VII.COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.explain the roles and responsibilities of the First Aid provider.
2.explain the Good Samaritan law, consent, and confidentiality.
3.explain the importance of scene safety and body substance isolation.
4.perform an emergency move and place a person in the recovery position.
5.activate the Emergency Medical Service system.
6.perform a scene assessment.
7.perform initial and ongoing assessments of an ill or injured person.
8.open and maintain a patient’s airway.
9.provide rescue breathing.
10.manage an obstructed airway
11.perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children, and infants
12.recognize the signs and symptoms of and provide care for traumatic injuries including, but not limited to:
bleeding
open wounds and bites
shock
musculoskeletal injuries
burns
head, chest, and spine injuries
13.recognize the signs and symptoms of and provide care for medical emergencies including, but not limited to:
respiratory emergencies
cardiac emergencies
diabetic emergencies
poisoning and overdose
seizures, convulsions and altered mental status
allergic reactions
14.recognize and provide care for dental emergencies
VIII.COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Lecture, discussion, video, skill demonstration, and practical scenarios will be utilized as appropriate to the course objectives.
IX.COURSE OUTLINE:
Preparatory
Patient assessment
Airway management / Respiratory emergencies
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation / Cardiac emergencies
Traumatic injuries
Medical emergencies
First Aid for Child Day Care Personnel
SAMPLE OUTLINE:*
Week 1 Chap 1: Background Information
Chap 2: Action at an Emergency
Week 2 Chap 3: The Human Body
Chap 4: Finding Out What’s Wrong
Week 3 Chap 5: CPR
Week 4Chap 6: Automated External Defibrillators
Week 5 Chap 7: Shock
Chap 8: Bleeding
Chap 9: Wounds
Week 6 Chap 10: Bandaging Wounds
Chap 11: Burns
Week 7 Chap 12: Head and Spinal Injuries
Chap 13: Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries
Week 8 Chap 14: Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Chap 15: Extremity Injuries
Week 9Chap 16: Splinting Extremities
Week 10Lab
Week 11Chap 17: Sudden Illnesses
Week 12 Chap 18: Poisoning
Chap 23: Behavioral Emergencies
Week 13Chap 19: Bites and Stings
Chap 20: Cold-Related Emergencies
Chap 21: Heat-Related Emergencies
Week 14Lab
Chap 22: Childbirth and Gynecologic Emergencies
Week 15Ohio Day Care Material
Week 16Finals
*Instructor reserves the right to organize work to meet the objectives of the course.
X.OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
None
XI.EVALUATION:
There will be a total of two 100 point examinations. All exams may be comprehensive. Quizzes/Homework will be given at the instructor’s discretion. The CPR quiz must be completed with a score of 80% or greater. Two retests will be offered on this quiz, if required.
An “S” grade is required on the evaluation of each skill discussed and demonstrated. Failure to achieve an “S” grade within three attempts or within ten days of the assigned date will result in a “U” grade for the skill and an “F” for the course, regardless of the theory grade achieved.
The final course grade will be calculated as follows:
Exams = 40%
Homework/Quizzes = 20%
Attendance = 40%
XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
To meet the objectives of the course, students must attend all scheduled classes. At the beginning of the quarter, all instructors will pass out a class schedule that lists all class meetings. If a student must miss a class due to extenuating circumstances, then the student is expected to call and inform the instructor by either talking with the instructor or leaving a message should the instructor not be available.
Any student, who misses a scheduled competency, either demonstration or check- off, must make an appointment with the instructor within one week of return to school to make up this portion of class. Failure to do so will result in a “U” for the competency, therefore, failure for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to make these arrangements.
XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Work submitted in this class may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes. Other instructors may also see your work during the evaluation/feedback process. There is also a possibility that your papers may be submitted electronically to other entities to determine if references are cited appropriately.
DISABILTIES: If you have any condition or situation which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as outlined, please notify me as soon as possible. Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.