FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
HSC 2400
COURSE TITLE:
Standard First Aid and CPR
PREREQUISITE(S):
None
COREQUISITE(S):
None
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
3
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
3
Laboratory:
Other ____________:
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
3
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
25
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course meets the need of individuals who have an opportunity to give first aid care, whether in their daily
routine or special activities. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn the National Safety
Council Certification.
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
First Aide & CPR by: National Safety Council
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
Fall Term 1986 (871)
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term 1995 (961)
Fall Term 2002 (20031)
Fall Term 2015 (20161) – Outline Review 14-15
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COURSE TOPICS
I.
Introduction, Shock, Respiratory
Emergencies, and Swallowed Objects
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC
8
A. Introduction to First Aid
1. Definition of
2. Reasons for
3. Value of
4. General Directions for Giving First Aid
B. Shock
1. Definition
2. Causes
3. Signs and Symptoms
4. Treatment Objectives
5. First Aid
C. Respiratory Emergencies
1. Definitions
2. Causes of Respiratory Failure
3. The breathing Process
4. Artificial Respiration
5. Prevention of Respiratory Accidents
6. Swimming Safety Tips
7. Boating Safety Tips
D. Swallowed Objects and Choking
1. Causes of Choking
2. Signs and Symptoms
3. First Aid
4. Prevention
II.
Wounds, Specific Injuries, and Bandaging
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A. Wounds
1. Definitions
2. Common Causes
3. Symptoms
4. First Aid
5. Prevention of Wound-Causing Accidents
B. Specific Injuries
1. Head and Neck
2. Chest, Abdomen and Back
3. Extremities
4. Blisters
C. Dressings and Bandages
1. Definitions, Functions and Kinds
2. Techniques of Applying
3. First Aid Kits and Supplies
2
COURSE TOPICS (Continued)
III. Poisoning, Drugs and Abuse, Burns
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC
6
A. Poisoning
1. Definitions
2. Causes
3. Signs and Symptoms; First Aid
a. Poisoning by Mouth
b. Poisoning by Contact
c. Poisoning by Marine Life
d. Poisonous Insect Bites
e. Poisonous Snake Bites
B. Drugs and Their Abuse
1. Definitions
2. Identification of Drug Abuse
3. Signs/Symptoms and First Aid
C. Burns
1. Definitions
2. Causes and Effects
3. Classification, Extent and Location
4. First Aid
5. Prevention of Heat Emergencies
IV.
Cold Exposure, Excessive Heat and Sudden Illness
3
A. Cold Exposure and Frostbite
1. Definitions and Causes
2. Signs and Symptoms
3. First Aid
4. Prevention of Injuries from Extreme Cold
B. Excessive Heat (Heat Stroke, Heat Cramps,
Heat Exhaustion)
1. Definitions and Causes
2. Signs and Symptoms
3. First Aid
4. Prevention
C. Sudden Illnesses
1. Heart Attack
2. Stroke
3. Fainting
4. Convulsions
5. Epilepsy
3
COURSE TOPICS (CONTINUED)
V. Skeletal Injuries and Emergency Rescue
CONTACT HOURS
PER TOPIC
6
A. Bone and Joint Injury
1. Definitions
2. Signs and symptoms
3. Techniques of Applying Splints
B. Emergency Rescue and Short Distance Transfer
1. Definition of Emergency Rescue
2. Indication for immediate rescue
3. Procedure
4. Methods of Transfer
VI.
CPR
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes and Assessment
SECTION 1
Semester Credit Hours (Credit):
Contact Hours (Workforce):
Course Prefix and Number:
HSC 2400
Course Title:
Standard First Aid and CPR
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SECTION 2a (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
General Education Core (If selected, core discipline area will be identified in Section 4.)
General Education (If selected, you must also complete Section 4, Section 5, and Section 8)
SECTION 2b
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X A.A. Elective
A.S. Required Course
A.S. Professional Elective
A.A.S. Required Course
A.A.S. Professional Elective
Technical Certificate
PSAV/Clock Hour/Workforce
Development Education
Apprenticeship
Upper Division/Bachelors
Other:
If selected, use this space to title “other” option.
SECTION 3
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Reading
Speaking
X
Critical Analysis
X
Writing
Listening
X
Information
Literacy
Qualitative Skills
X
Ethical Judgement
X
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working
Collaboratively
SECTION 4 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINE AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communications
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
SECTION 5 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communication
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
SECTION 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Students will demonstrate understanding of
key terms/concepts of first aid and medical
emergencies.
Course
Discuss wound management, dressings, and
bandages.
Course
Discuss the components of a successful
disability management program.
Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Group discussion questions (both in person
and online), written assignments, quizzes, and
exams.
Group discussion questions (both in person
and online), written assignments, quizzes, and
exams.
Group discussion questions (both in person
and online), written assignments, quizzes, and
exams.
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Discuss causes and effectives of drug abuse,
poisoning and burns.
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Group discussion questions (both in person
and online), written assignments, quizzes, and
exams.
SECTION 7
Faculty name(s):
George Sanders
Date:
March 30, 2015
CS20150615
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