Chabot College
Fall 2002
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Health 70B
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Catalog Description:
Health 70B - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
May be repeated 3 times
½ unit
Teaches Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills for victims for all ages. Includes ventilation with
barrier device, bag-mask device, and oxygen. Use of automated external defibrillator (AED) and relief of
foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO). Intended for participants providing health care in and out of
hospital, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians,
respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, medical assistants, and
nursing assistants. Also for anyone required to take healthcare provider course for employment.
Successful completion of final exam and skills performance qualifies participant for American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider course card. Prerequisite: Health 70A or Health 60 or current CPR card
for renewal. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory, 6 hours total.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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outline the links in the American Heart Association Chain of Survival;
describe the steps of CPR;
identify a patient in cardiac arrest;
perform CPR;
identify the signs of severe or complete Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO);
demonstrate how to relieve a FBAO in a responsive victim;
distinguish the signs of heart attack, stroke, and respiratory arrest;
describe strategies to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and injuries in children;
describe how the citizen responder is part of the Emergency Medical System;
recognize potential hazards, prevent and prepare for emergencies;
recognize and respond to emergencies;
identify the body systems and their interrelationships;
evaluate the needs of the injured;
identify and follow the Emergency Action Principles;
identify respiratory distress, respiratory arrest, obstructed airway, and provide care;
describe how to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease;
identify the signs and symptoms of heart attack and cardiac arrest;
provide CPR and obstructed airway care for adults;
identify the functions of blood and the blood vessels;
identify and provide care for internal bleeding;
control external bleeding;
describe how to minimize the risk of disease transmission while controlling external bleeding;
identify the symptoms and care for shock;
identify and care for injuries to soft tissue, the head, spine, trunk, and extremities;
provide care for actual or suspected fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains;
identify and provide care for sudden illness;
recognize and care for poison - related injuries;
identify classifications of drugs, their effects, and abuse;
provide first aid care for those misusing and abusing drugs;
recognize heat and cold environmental emergencies and provide appropriate care;
perform elementary forms of rescue and transfer from common and unusual situations;
identify drowning and perform basic water rescue.
Chabot College
Course outline for Health 70B, page 2
Fall 2002
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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outline for links in the AHA Chain of Survival;
describe the steps of CPR;
identify a patient in cardiac arrest;
perform CPR;
show how and when to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED);
identify the signs of severe or complete FBAO;
demonstrate how to relieve a FBAO in a responsive and an unresponsive victim;
distinguish the signs of heart attack, stroke, and respiratory arrest;
describe strategies to prevent SIDS and injuries in children.
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Activating appropriate emergency response system/phoning 911
Performing CPR - 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant
Relief of FBAO in responsive and unresponsive victim of any age
Using a barrier device
Providing bag-mask ventilation
Providing early defibrillation with an automatic external defibrillator for victims greater than 8 years of
age or 24 Kg or more
Signs of heart attack and stroke
Strategies to prevent SIDS and injuries in children
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Lecture-discussion
Skills demonstration
Audiovisual materials
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
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Performance of BLS skills
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Class discussion
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
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Skills demonstration
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Written final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, 2001
Special Student Materials:
CPR face mask for the manikin
Pocket Mask
Revised 2/1/02