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Last Revision: Fall 2014-2015SYLLABUSEMS 100Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation I1 Semester Credit Hours 1 Contact HoursCourse DescriptionThis course provides students with concepts as related to areas of basic life support to include coronary artery disease, prudent heart living, symptoms of heart attack, adult one and-two rescuer CPR, first aid for choking, pediatric basic life support, airway adjuncts, EMS system entry access, automated external defibrillation (AED), and special situations for CPR. Upon course completion, students should be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart or breathing conditions and effectively implement appropriate management for each condition. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.PrerequisiteNoneCourse Textbook, Manuals, or other Required MaterialsAmerican Heart Association. Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers. American Heart Association, 2001.Course Learning OutcomesThe student will demonstrate acceptable knowledge of CPR theory.The student will be able to perform CPR.Outline of Course TopicsBasic Life Support in PerspectiveThe Community as the Ultimate Coronary Care UnitEmergency Cardiovascular CareChain of SurvivalAnatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Cerebrovascular SystemsThe Respiratory SystemThe Cardiovascular SystemThe Cerebrovascular SystemInteraction of Respiratory, Cardiac, and Brain Functions Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary SyndromesPathology and Natural History of CADACS and Myocardial InfarctionActions for Survival From ACSSudden Cardiac DeathOut-of-Hospital Care for ACSAcute StrokePathophysiology and Classification of Cerebrovascular DiseaseThe AHA Chain of Survival for the Stroke VictimThe Key Points in Stroke ManagementPrehospital Management of StrokeRisk Factors for Heart Disease and StrokeRisk Factors: Heart Attack and StrokePrudent Heart and Brain LivingAdult CPRBLS Response to Cardiopulmonary EmergenciesThe Sequence of BLS: Assess, Activate EMS, Perform ABCDs1- and 2-Rescuer CPRUnique Situations in CPRPitfalls and Complications of BLSThe “D” of Defibrillation (AEDs)Automated External DefibrillationPrinciple of Early DefibrillationStructure and Function of AEDsThe Universal AED: Common Steps to Operate All AEDsOutcomes and Actions After DefibrillationDevice Maintenance and Quality AssuranceAlgorithm for Out-of-Hospital Use of AEDsAlgorithm for Utstein CriteriaECC Systems and the AEDAdult Foreign-Body Airway ObstructionCauses and PreventionRecognition of FBAO in the Responsive AdultRelief of FBAOPediatric Basic Life SupportResponse to Cardiovascular Emergencies in Infants and ChildrenBLS for Children With Special NeedsOut-of-Hospital (EMS) CarePrevention of Cardiopulmonary Arrest in Infants and ChildrenPrevention of Choking Signs of Breathing Emergencies and Cardiac Arrest in Infants andChildrenResuscitation SequenceCirculatory Adjuncts and Mechanical Devices for Chest CompressionRelief of Foreign-Body Airway ObstructionBLS in Special SituationsFamily Presence During ResuscitationTermination of Resuscitative EffortsMaximizing the Effectiveness of PBLS TrainingSafety During CPR Training and Actual RescueDisease Transmission During CPR TrainingDisease Transmission During Actual Performance of CPRBarrier Devices: Face Masks and Face ShieldsSpecial Resuscitation SituationsHypothermiaSubmersion/Near-DrowningCardiac Arrest From TraumaElectric ShockLightning StrikePregnancyAllergiesAsphyxiationCPR and Defibrillation: The Human DimensionOutcomes of Resuscitation: Definitions of “Success”Learning ObjectivesStress ReactionsCritical Incident Stress DebriefingsPsychological Barriers to ResuscitationInstituting and Discontinuing CPRCommunity Systems for Communication No-CPR OrdersLegal Aspects of AED UseMethods of InstructionLecturesDemonstrationRole PlayEvaluation and AssessmentCourse Grade Assessment Students who successfully complete this course must score a minimum of 84% on an American Heart Association-approved BLS written exam and demonstrate acceptable performance of BLS skills using a standard checklist.AttendanceStudents are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.Statement on Discrimination/HarassmentThe College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.Statement of Adherence to ADA GuidelinesInstructors will adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course outlines given to students at the beginning of each semester: “Any individual who qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor immediately.” ................
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