HPE-111 First Aid and Basic Life Support

The student will be trained to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies as well as use of an Automatic External Defibrillator. Bloodborne pathogen and basic First Aid training will cover immediate care procedures for injuries and common illness. At the conclusion of this course students are eligible to earn certifications in Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider, bloodborne pathogens, and basic First Aid.

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

2

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate how to approach and manage the scene of any incident safely.
2. Analyze the situation and select decisions about getting help.
3. Implement and appropriate action plan based on observations.
4. Identify hazards or definite absence of potential threats.
5. Recognize victims who are choking or suffering from breathing difficulties or various stages of heart attacks.
6. Demonstrate skills to assess and identify recommended care.
7. Apply and execute the basic skills for administering first aid.