Credits:0.6 LEC hours per week:0.360 LAB hours per week:0.360 Provides the necessary knowledge review and skills evaluation to renew BLS/CPR Instructor status. This course will follow guidelines and standards established by the American Heart Association. Formerly: CPR 55. Course Outcomes:
Demonstrate instruction of didactic materials and skill performance evaluation related to AHA BLS/CPR courses.
Demonstrate effective performance of BLS/CPR skills to AHA standards.
Discuss and incorporate AHA changes to CPR guidelines and standards into BLS class materials.
Course Topics:
Chain of Survival
Medical emergencies and related physiology
Adult CPR
Child CPR
Infant CPR
Airway emergencies
AED indications, placement, use
Practical application and skills/knowledge testing