HT 201 - First Aid

Credit Hours: 2

This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Students successfully completing the requirements are eligible for the following certifications: For the Professional Rescuer CPR/AED and Responding to Emergencies First Aid.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

explain how the EMS system works and the responder’s role in the EMS system;
initiate a plan of action for any emergency;
be able to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until professional medical help arrives;
identify the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and describe how to control them; and
be eligible to receive CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

F/S (C, N, S)