ECE 6B - PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR

Note: there may be a charge for this course to cover the issuing of a CPR card

 

Instructor: Dr. Phil Freneau Message phone: 465-2334

home page: http://dn.redwoods.cc.ca.us

office hours: see home page

 

Course Description: Theory and practice in the techniques of administering emergency first aid and CPR to infants and children. Successful completion leads to an American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate.

 

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Assume responsibility at an accident scene and determine priorities for age appropriate emergency procedures.
  2. Evaluate and prioritize necessary emergency procedures.
  3. Implement appropriate emergency victim care.
  4. Distinguish between life threatening and less serious injuries.
  5. Demonstrate competencies in emergency services.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between first aiders and emergency personnel.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and legal issues concerning first aid and CPR.

College of the Redwoods is a learning community. All of the members of this community are actively involved in the learning process. This course in particular requires active class participation is discussions and hands-on practice of first aid and CPR techniques. Your active participation is highly encouraged.

Students must achieve 80% on the First Aid and CPR tests in order to receive American Red Cross certification.

TEXTBOOK: American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety, Mosby Lifeline, 1993.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

Class Participation (Question of the day) 200 points (20% of grade)

CPR Written Test 200 points (20% of grade)

CPR Demonstration Test 200 points (20% of grade)

First Aid Written Test 200 points (20% of grade)

First Aid Demonstration Test 200 points (20% of grade)

GRADING

Class assignments total 1000 points. Grades will be issued based on the total points earned on all assignments.

900 – 1000 A

800 – 899 B

700 – 799 C

600 – 699 D

0 – 599 F

 

The American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification will only be issued to students who receive a score of 80% of the written tests and who successfully complete the application of skills demonstrations. A student may pass this course but not receive American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification. A student should not assume that passage of this class automatically results in certification.