AHSE 022 - AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR

Credits: 0.4
LEC hours per week: 0.200
LAB hours per week: 0.400
A fundamental training program in emergency care that incorporates CPR and other emergency skills into a single course. Emphasizes utilizing the priorities of care and approach to the patient as demonstrated by professional emergency care providers. The core program provides minimum information and skills for a variety of environments and can be supplemented with additional first aid topics specific to the needs of the course participants. Available on-campus as well as on a contract basis throughout Walla Walla and Columbia counties. Formerly: IFA 022.
Course Outcomes:

Accurately describe assessment of scene safety.
Demonstrate barrier protection.
List major components of primary care as identified by AHA guidelines.
Describe, demonstrate, and practice airway assessment, obstructed airway clearance, ventilation, and chest compressions.
Describe, demonstrate, and practice airway assessment, obstructed airway clearance, ventilation, and chest compressions.
Review injury and illness assessment.

Course Topics:

CPR/airway management
Control of bleeding/shock
Scene management/safety
Injury assessment
Components of primary care
BSI