HLTH 57E - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation for the Professional Rescuer

Institution:

De Anza College

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Description:

Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. One and one-half hours laboratory. (May be taken once per year for credit.) Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course. Designed for certification in American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation for the professional rescuer. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the blood borne pathogens regulations issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration with the intent to prevent disease transmission, recognize and provide basic care for breathing emergencies, perform adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will receive an American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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