HEA 120 - Emergency Medical Response/Principles and Practices

This course focuses on the ability to recognize the need for an early response to medical emergencies and the application of secondary preventive skills during a critical time while awaiting the arrival of professional assistance. Content covers the assessment of vital signs of a victim and the ability to identify medical emergencies including chest, pelvic, abdominal and musculoskeletal injuries in adults and children that merit the use of CPR, bleeding and wound management, bandaging, splinting and personal protective equipment. Based upon grades and successful completion of this course, the student may earn First Aid and CPR certification. Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4