SPM 1013 - First Aid:Responding to Emergencies

Institution:

Independence Community College

Subject:

Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain and the consequences on injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The course content and activities will prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for fi rst aid care. The course teaches the fi rst aid skills the citizen responder will need in order to act as the fi rst link in the Emergency Medical Services EMSsystem. This course also emphasizes prevention of injuries and illness, with a focus on personal safety and health. Using a healthy lifestyle awareness inventory, participants will assess their environment and personal habits to reduce their risk of injury and illness.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.indycc.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 331-4100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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