HLTH1005 — Basic CPR, Red Cross
HLTH 1005 - Basic CPR, Red Cross HLTH 1005 - Basic CPR, Red Cross Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 0 Course Description: This course is a study of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). This is a hands-on course involving adult, child, and infant situations. For certification, students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements by being physically able to do CPR skills on a manikin. Upon successful completion, students will receive the American Red Cross certification in Adult CPR/AED and Infant /Child CPR. Students will also learn basic first aid skills for pets. Note: HLTH 1005 is intended for the general population. For the AHA BLS for the Health Care Provider (CPR), see EMS 1010 which fulfills the requirements for Century Colleges Allied Health and Nursing programs. MnTC Goals None demonstrate how to use an AED for an adult, child, and infant in cardiac arrest. demonstrate how to give CPR to an adult, child and infant. identify the precautions for using an AED. recognize the signs of a heart attack. explain the three emergency action steps to follow in an emergency demonstrate how to use basic precautions when caring for victims of breathing and cardiac emergencies demonstrate how to check an unconscious victim. demonstrate how to care for a conscious and an unconscious choking victim. identify the procedures for victim evaluation. demonstrate the techniques used to dislodge an object from the bl