HEA 120 - Emergency Medical Response/Principles and Practices

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on the ability to recognize the need for an early response to medical emergencies and the application of secondary preventive skills during a critical time while awaiting the arrival of professional assistance. Content covers the assessment of vital signs of a victim and the ability to identify medical emergencies including chest, pelvic, abdominal and musculoskeletal injuries in adults and children that merit the use of CPR, bleeding and wound management, bandaging, splinting and personal protective equipment. Based upon grades and successful completion of this course, the student may earn First Aid and CPR certification. Every semester. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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