Summer 2005-2006
SYLLABUS
EMS 101
1 Semester Credit Hour
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II
1 Contact Hour
Course Description
This course provides student with a review of concepts learned in EMS 100. In addition,
the course provides the student with theory and application of airway adjuncts as utilized
with airway obstruction and maintenance as well as respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Assessment and management of acute ischemic stroke will also be included. Upon course
completion, students should be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart
or breathing conditions and effectively implement appropriate management for these
conditions. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate
documentation of course completion.
Prerequisite: EMS 100 and/or as required by program.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or other Required Materials
American Heart Association. BLS For Healthcare Providers. Dallas, TX: American Heart
Association, 2005.
Course Learning Outcomes
A.
B.
The student will demonstrate acceptable knowledge of CPR theory.
The student will perform CPR.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
General Concepts
B.
CPR for Adults
1.
CPR Basics for Adults
2.
Chest Compressions
3.
Opening the Airway and Giving Breaths
4.
Compression-Ventilation Ratio
5.
1-Rescuer Adult CPR Sequence
C.
CPR for Children
D.
Adult and Child Bag-Mask Technique and Rescue Breathing
E.
2-Rescuer CPR for Adults and Children
1.
2.
2-Rescuer CPR Sequence
Advanced Airway Considerations
F.
Automated External Defibrillator
1.
Automated External Defibrillator
2.
Fully Automated AEDs
3.
2-Rescuer CPR Sequence With and AED
G.
CPR for Infants
1.
CPR Basics for Infants
2.
Chest Compressions
3.
Opening the Airway and Giving Breaths
4.
Compression-Ventilation Ratio
5.
1-Rescuer Infant CPR Sequence
6.
Infant Bag-Mask Technique and Rescue Breathing
7.
2-Rescuer Infant CPR Sequence
8.
Relief of Choking in Infants
H.
Relief of Choking
1.
Relief of Choking in Victims 1 Year of Age and Older
2.
Relief of Choking in Infants
I.
Special Considerations
1.
Victim and Rescuer Safety
2.
Cricoid Pressure
3.
Head, Neck, or Spine Injuries
4.
Agonal gasps
5.
Recovery Position
J.
The Big Picture
1.
The Chain of Survival
2.
Life-Threatening Emergencies
3.
Healthcare Provider Summary of Steps of CPR for Adults, Children, and
Infants.
Methods of Instruction
A.
B.
C.
Lectures
Demonstration
Role Play
Evaluation and Assessment
A.
Course Grade Assessment
B.
C.
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.
Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1. The student will score a minimum of 84% on an American Heart Associationapproved CPR written exam.
2. In a designated lab exercise the student will demonstrate the ability to
effectively perform CPR using a standard checklist.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following a scheduled review of this course,
a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted by the
instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of any
recommended curriculum changes to the division chair, who will then submit
them to the Curriculum Committee. Upon approval by the Curriculum
Committee, a copy will be filed with the Office of Institutional Planning and
Assessment
Attendance
Students 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/Harassment
The 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 Guidelines
Instructors 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 if 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.”