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HSPS 125 - Emergency Medical Responder


PROGRAM: Homeland Security/Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013

Provides students with information necessary to recognize emergency situations; assess the patient on different types of emergencies and apply appropriate emergency care. Covers CPR (Red Cross Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider), including one and two rescuer, and adult, infant and child resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator operation.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Recognize emergency equipment and supplies.
  2. Maintain emergency equipment and supplies.
  3. Operate emergency equipment.
  4. Implement emergency procedures.
  5. Recognize when entry into the EMS system is appropriate.
  6. Administer first aid including CPR (Red Cross Professional with AED or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider), utilizing universal precautions.
  7. Perform one and two rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR.
  8. Maintain control of emergency situations.
  9. Utilize safety precautions to protect him/herself.
  10. Provide reassurance and support in communication with diverse populations.
  11. Document incidents appropriately.
  12. Discuss legal and ethical ramifications of emergency care.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Equipment

Maintain equipment

Supplies

Emergency equipment

Procedures

EMS system

CPR

Rescuer adult

First aid

Child infant CPR

Situations

Safety

Support

Incidents
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)