PES 2550 - Responding to Emergencies

Institution:

Seattle Pacific University

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Description:

Offerings Presents basic skills of accident prevention and emergency treatment of injury and illness in a variety of situations. Topics include legal liability and accident response; respiratory emergencies and rescue breathing; circulatory emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; hemorrhage control; shock; sudden illness; burns; injuries from exposure to heat and cold; poisoning; drug-abuse emergencies; bone and joint injuries; and rescue and transfer. Accident simulations are staged to gain practice in emergency care. Extra fee. Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.spu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 281-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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