EG 009 - Basic Emergency Health Care

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to train students in AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in hemorrhage control, management of fractures, treatment of various types of shock and management of poisoning victims in order to stabilize an individual prior to the arrival of paramedical personnel or the delivery of the victim to a hospital. Emphasis in the first three weeks is human anatomy and physiology relevant to emergency health care problems. Other topics covered include patient assessment, triage, mechanisms of injury and the attitude and performance expected of persons delivering emergency health care. It is recommended for students in any curricula. No prerequisite. F/S (N, S)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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