HLTH 320

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Advanced First Aid and Safety

Public Health College of Life Sciences

Course Description

In-depth coverage of first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illness. Leads to first aid and CPR certifications.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

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3

Fixed/Max

3

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3

Fixed

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Title

CPR, AED, Bandaging, and Splinting

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate the skills involving cardiopulmonary rescuitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), bandaging, and splinting.

Title

Importance of First Aid

Learning Outcome

Identify the importance of first aid and emergency care

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Emergency Decisions

Learning Outcome

Identify the decisions involved during an emergency.

Title

First Aid and Emergency Care Procedures

Learning Outcome

Describe proper first aid and emergency care procedures for specific emergency problems.

Title

Emergency Problems

Learning Outcome

Recognize specific emergency problems (i.e., heart attack, fracture, open wound, burn insect sting) through their signs and symptoms.