HPE 214 First Aid and CPR Professional Rescueraed

Course content and simulated practical experiences prepare the student to make appropriate decisions about the care needed in case of emergency. Provides opportunity to acquire skills necessary to act as a crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Course content includes first ad techniques and decision-making, CPR for the professional rescuer, emergency response, oxygen administration, automated external defibrillator, bio-hazardous material handling, preventing disease transmission. Course leads to first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer certifications. Credit, two hours.