FIRES 209 Basic Life Support

The course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals

Credits

1

Prerequisite

FIRES203, FIRES204, FIRES206, FIRES207, FIRES208, FIRES216

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Winter, Summer

Notes

Face-to-face course

Outcomes

1. Describe and practice the principles of infection control and standard precautions for all patients.
2. Explain the basic components of an emergency medical system.
3. Perform an initial assessment on all patients, obtain vital signs, and conduct a focused history and physical exam for signs of illness and/or injury.

Field Based Experience

0