HEA 117 - Emergency Care and First Aid 3 cr.

Functional first‐aid capabilities required to provide the initial emergency care necessary to sustain life and to maintain temporary life support to victims of accidents or sudden illness are developed in this course. The course deals with hemorrhage control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, fractures, burns, poisoning, and sudden illness. Those who qualify receive an American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies Certificate and a Community CPR Certificate. Certificate fee.