AHSE 055 - BLS/CPR Instructor Update

Credits: 0.6
LEC hours per week: 0.360
LAB hours per week: 0.360
Provides the necessary knowledge review and skills evaluation to renew BLS/CPR Instructor status. This course will follow guidelines and standards established by the American Heart Association. Formerly: CPR 55.
Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate instruction of didactic materials and skill performance evaluation related to AHA BLS/CPR courses.
Demonstrate effective performance of BLS/CPR skills to AHA standards.
Discuss and incorporate AHA changes to CPR guidelines and standards into BLS class materials.

Course Topics:

Chain of Survival
Medical emergencies and related physiology
Adult CPR
Child CPR
Infant CPR
Airway emergencies
AED indications, placement, use
Practical application and skills/knowledge testing
Learning domains and effective instruction
Psychomotor testing
AHA instructional aids
AHA records management
Mannequin maintenance
Student safety/infection control

Course Attribute(s): None