AH 105 - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Institution:

Henry Ford College

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Description:

(0.5 Credit Hours) This lecture/lab course is structured to teach the theory and skills of CPR for victims of all ages so that individuals can recognize and respond to basic life threatening emergencies due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. Course features ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, supplemental oxygen, use of automated external defibrillator (AED), and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. This course is designed for either individuals working in healthcare or for health career and nursing students preparing for their clinical assignments. Upon successful completion of the course including both written and skills testing, the student will receive a Healthcare Provider Card valid for two years through the American Heart Association. This is a pass/fail course with demonstrated competency in all key skill areas required. Note: Students must attend the entire course in order to receive credit and the certification. Due to the short duration of this class, attendance is mandatory.

Credits:

0.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 845-9600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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