FIRES 209: Basic Life Support

Subject
Fire Service
Credits 1
Quarter Offered
Winter,
Summer
Instructional Mode
In-person
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
Outcomes
  • Describe and practice the principles of infection control and standard precautions for all patients.
  • Explain the basic components of an emergency medical system.
  • 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.
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Face-to-face course