COURSE SYLLABUS (Spring 2015)
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First Aid and CPR
KIN 107 C (12:00 pm TT); KIN 107 D (1:30 pm TT)
18 Cockroft Hall
None (Adjunct Instructor)
rclarke@mc.edu
(601) 941-1857 (voice or text; text preferred)
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to equip the student with accepted safety, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
philosophy, techniques, and procedures that will enable the student to appropriately cope with situations
ranging from minor to life-threatening.
RATIONALE:
Sudden illness and injury are commonplace events that occur with regularity in all segments of society.
Appropriate and immediate action can often mean the difference between life and death, permanent or
temporary disability, rapid recovery, or long-term rehabilitation. Timely care can often prevent further injury or
aggravation of a specific condition. Knowledge of proper techniques, and procedures creates a safer
environment for the trained individual and for all those which one comes in contact.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES:
The student who successfully completes this course will:
1) Understand the moral and legal implications of administering temporary care.
2) Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required in most emergency situations.
3) Enhance person health and safety and that of others by promoting safety awareness concepts.
4) Recognize and understand his/her abilities and limitations as a care giver.
5) Demonstrate proficiency in First Aid and CPR.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
It is expected that a student attending Mississippi College will be scrupulously honest. Therefore, plagiarism
and cheating will be dealt with in accordance with the policies of the university. These policies are stated in the
current Undergraduate Bulletin, Policy 2.19.
COURSE TOPICS:
The major topics to be covered are listed in the Table of Contents on page iii of your First Aid, CPR, and AED
manual.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Instructional procedures for this course include: lecture and discussions, skill demonstrations, and small group
work.
EVALUATION: Grades will be awarded on a percentage basis.
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Weekly Assignments- 80% (total points earned divided by total points possible).
Mid-term and Final Exams- 20%
Final Grade- (Average of Weekly Assignment grades x 8 plus average of mid-term and final exams x 2 divided by
ten)
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 and below
Final Exam Schedule:
12 TT – Saturday, December 13, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:30 TT – Tuesday, December 16, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
OTHER COURSE INFORMATION:
Other Important Dates:
Spring Break – Monday-Tuesday, March 9-13
Last Day to Drop Class with 100% Tuition Refund – Thursday, January 22
Last Day to Drop Class – Friday, March 20
Last Day of Class – Tuesday, April 28
Class Absentee/Tardy Policy
Class attendance is an essential part of university education and students are expected to attend regularly and
punctually all classes and laboratories for which they are registered. Cumulative absences may result in a
lower grade or loss of credit for the course.
Tardiness is also subject to penalty, as is any failure to complete required class work on time. The following
guidelines summarize university policy: (see pages 53 and 54 in the current Mississippi College
Undergraduate Catalog).
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Class attendance is required and accurate records are kept.
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Students must not accumulate excessive absences. A student receives a grade of “F” in any course
immediately upon accumulating the following number of absences (excused or unexcused) in that
class:
8 in semester classes meeting 2 times per week
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Absence Appeal: If a student misses more than the number of class periods specified in the university
policy and believes that there are reasonable explanations for the absences, he/she may appeal the
absences with the Dean of the School of Education. Students may obtain a Student Absence Appeal
form from the office of the Dean.
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Three tardies (coming in late or leaving early) will equal one absence. It is the responsibility of the
student to see the instructor after class about changing an absence to a tardy.
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Students are responsible for making up work they miss. If handouts are given, they should arrange to
have another student in the class get their handouts. Make-up tests are given only with an excused
absence.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Materials for learning include: Textbook, PowerPoint presentations, videos/dvds, web, other.
Textbook: First Aid, CPR, and AED (6th edition). (2012). ISBN- 978-1-4496-3505-3
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS:
In order for a student to receive disability accommodations under Section 504 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, he or she must schedule an individual meeting with the Director of Student Counseling
Services immediately upon recognition of their disability (if their disability is known they must come in
before the semester begins or make an appointment immediately upon receipt of their syllabi for the new
semester). The student must bring with them written document-tation from a medical physician and/or licensed
clinician that verifies their disability. If the student has received prior accommodations, they must bring written
documentation of those accommodations (example Individualized Education Plan from the school system).
Documentation must be current (within 3 years). The student must meet with SCS face-to face and also
attend two (2) additional follow up meetings (one mid semester before or after midterm examinations and the
last one at the end of the semester). Please note that the student may also schedule additional meetings as
needed for support through SCS as they work with their professor throughout the semester. Note: Students
must come in each semester to complete their Individualized Accommodation Plan (example: MC student
completes fall semester IAP plan and even if student is a continuing student for the spring semester they must
come in again to complete their spring semester IAP plan). Student Counseling Services is located in Alumni
Hall Room #4 or they may be contacted via email at christia@mc.edu or rward@mc.edu. You may also reach
them by phone at 601-925-7790.
Early Alert System:
Mississippi College has adopted the practice of finding students early in the semester who may be exhibiting
behaviors that could ultimately have a negative impact on their academic progress. These behaviors are often
called “red flag” behaviors and include, but are not limited to, excessive absences, poor test grades, and lack
of class participation or evidence of non-engagement. Identifying these behaviors early gives the instructor the
opportunity to raise the “red flag” on behalf of a particular student so that the student can take the appropriate
action to redirect his/her progress. The system alerts the student, the student’s advisor, and the Office of
Student Success.
These messages are intended to help a student recognize an area of concern and to encourage him/her to
make some choices to improve the situation. When a student receives an Early Alert message, the student
should quickly make an appointment to talk with his/her professor about the situation. Also, students can make
full use of the Office of Student Success to set academic goals and connect to campus resources.
REFUNDS:
Tuition refunds will not be made to students who drop a class after the first week.
Kinesiology Department Contact:
Kathy Gibbs (601) 925-3348
Box 4054
Clinton, MS 39058