Syllabus for First Aid MVSC 213 Spring 2012 PE Complex Rm. 249 1-1:50 p.m. M/W/F
Instructor: Tina Ely Office Location: PE Complex Phone: (575) 388-1576 Email:
tely@silvercitydailypress.net Office Hours: Call to make an appointment 534-7601 or
388-3492
COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Development of skills and knowledge necessary in an emergency to help sustain
life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced care arrives. Successful
completion of course includes American Red Cross certification. (2)
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
Required texts are as follows: CPR for the Professional Rescuer—publisher Staywell Available at WNMU Book Store
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES/STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
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Have a basic understanding of the Emergency Response System (ERS) and your role within this system
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Demonstrate how to protect the victim and yourself in an emergency
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Identify the signs of a choking victim, inadequate breathing, and signs related to heart attack, stroke, and cardiac
arrest
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Demonstrate how to properly perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on infants, children and adults
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Demonstrate the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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Identify the chain of survival as presented by the American Red Cross
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Identify the risks and take necessary precautions when dealing with blood-borne pathogens and other possible
infectious materials/fluids
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Demonstrate proper gloving and removal methods
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Interpret dangerous situations and respond accordingly
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Abide by the Good Samaritan Act
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Practice correct personal hygiene to ensure your safety as well as others’
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Demonstrate basic splinting techniques using a variety of materials
Special Needs Students: Students with disabilities in need of accommodation should register with the Special Needs Office
(JUANCB 210, Ext. 6498) at the beginning of the semester. With student permission, that office will notify instructors of any
special equipment or services a student requires.
Communication Policy Statement regarding official email: WNMU’s policy requires that all official communications be
sent via Mustang Express. As a result, all emails related to your enrollment at WNMU and class communication — including
changes in assignments and grades — will be sent to your wnmu.edu email address. It is very important that you access your
Mustang Express email periodically to check for correspondence from the University. If you receive most of your email at a
different address you can forward your messages from Mustang Express to your other address.
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and applications be robust, including complexity in the number of characters required, the combination of characters
required, and the frequency in which passwords are required to be changed. Minimum complexity shall include:
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Passwords shall contain at least six (6) characters
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Passwords shall contain at least one capital (upper case) letter, and at least one symbol (numbers and characters such
as @#%&”)
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Passwords shall be changed at least every 90 days.
Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures: Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity in academic
work as defined in the WNMU catalog. Violations of academic integrity include “any behavior that misrepresents or falsifies
a student’s knowledge, skills, or ability with the goal of unjustified or illegitimate evaluation or gain” (WNMU Faculty
Handbook, 2008). Generally violations of the academic integrity include cheating and plagiarism. Refer to the 08-09 catalog
for policy and definitions on pages 60 and 61.
Cheating: “Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials … and unauthorized collaboration with others, copying the
work of another or any action that presents the work of others to misrepresent the student’s knowledge” (WNMU Faculty
Handbook, 2008). Penalties for infractions of “cheating” in this class are as follows:
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First Infraction — student will receive a “zero” or “no credit” for the assignment
• Subsequent Infractions — shall result in an automatic failure of the course
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Plagiarism: “the intentional or unintentional representation of another’s work as one’s own without proper
acknowledgement of the original author or creator of the work” (WNMU Faculty Handbook, 2008). Penalties for infractions
of “plagiarism” in this class are as follows:
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First Infraction — The instructor will meet with the student to determine if the offense was due to lack of instruction.
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• Second Infraction — The instructor will meet with the student to review the issue and subsequently file the Faculty
Adjudication Form with the Academic Integrity Panel (AIP). The faculty will determine the action at this time in accordance
with the information found in the 2008-2009 WNMU catalog (page 60 for undergraduates and 369 for graduate students).
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Class Procedures for Inclement Weather: The decision on whether to close the University will be based on the
condition of the campus streets and parking lots and the surrounding main arteries. Weather closing/delay information will be
made available via WNMU web page, WNMU Mustang Express, radio stations, and TV stations. Students will be informed
of weather-related classroom decisions using the following procedures:
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Weather closing or delay of classes — students will be informed of such decisions via email, phone or posting on
Mustang Express; a phone tree may be used; in case of class cancellations, professor will cover missed material in
subsequent classes;
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Weather is bad but remains open — class will be held for those that are able to get to class; alternative arrangements
will be made to catch up students on work missed;
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Instructor is unable to make it to campus due to weather — students will be informed via email, phone, or posting on
Mustang Express; a phone tree may be used; instructor will cover missed material in subsequent classes;
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Delays or closures during final exam week — students whose exams are canceled will be contacted to schedule
makeup exams or alternative arrangements.
Date Wk. 1:
M/W/F
Wk. 2: M/W/F
Wk. 3: M/W/F
Wk. 4: M/W/F
Time Frame 1:00
– 1:50 p.m.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Tentative Schedule for Spring 2012 Assignment Introductions,
Discuss Pathogens
Pathogen Scenarios, History, Mission of Red Cross
Worksheet, Discussion, Red Cross, Pre-Test Infant/Child CPR
Practical, Personal, Protective Devices, CPR Infant, Child Practice
Skills
Infant/Child CPR Practice Skills, CPR Adult Pre-Test, Practice
Skills
CPR Adult Practice Skills, Scenarios, AED Discussion, Practice
Skills
Together CPR/AED Adult, Infant Child
Standard First Aid
Slips, Trips, Falls, Splinting, Bandaging
Applying Splinting, Bandaging, Scenarios: CPR, First Aid and
Practice
Wk. 5: M/W/F
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Wk. 6: M/W/F
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Wk. 7: M/W/F
Wk. 8: M/W/F
Wk. 9: M/W/F
Wk. 10: M/W/F
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Wk. 11: M/W/F
1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Choking, Heart Attack, Stroke, Skills Practice for the Above
Wk. 12: M/W/F 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Scenarios Practicing, HIV/AIDS Introduction Wk. 13: M/W/F 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
Wk. 14: M/W/F 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. HIV/AIDS Prevention HIV/AIDS Hispanic/Indian Culture
Wk. 15: M/W/F 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. HIV AIDS new research
S African American Culture, Responding to Emergencies
Wk. 17: M/W/F 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Disease Prevention/Emergencies, Final Test
Vision Statement
To ignite and nurture a spirit of learning for both educator and student
Philosophy Statements
1. Educators recognize, accept, value, and promote diverse ideas, languages, and cultures.
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A major portion of First Aid is acknowledging differences, appreciating differences, and supporting differences
within a diverse classroom setting.
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Learners demonstrate recognition and promotion of issues related to diverse ideas and backgrounds through feedback
that they give to and receive back from each other and instructor.
2. Educators stress quality programs aligned with professional and state standards that produce exemplary results.
• Learners demonstrate alignment with professional and state standards through their development of skills that support both
professional and state standards.
3. Educators integrate theoretical knowledge into the world of practice through field-based experiences and reflection.
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Students will develop their skills based upon the best practices identified in theory and proven in the field.
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Students will further reflect upon theory and its application in practice through extensive scenario practice and class
discussions.
4. Educators possess the skills and knowledge to effectively collaborate with parents, professionals — both within and across
schools and agencies — and other community stakeholders.
• First Aid skills are strengthened through collaboration with colleagues, parents, and students. Students will address these
issues in the development of their skills and standardized assessment.
5. Educators advocate for equitable access and model thoughtful, effective, integrated use of technology resources.
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Videos will be used to support and reinforce course materials and discussions.
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Videos and manikins will be used to support learning, and help students understand the application of skills to the
real world.
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Students will facilitate one another’s learning by creating scenarios, prompting, and practicing skills together with
positive feedback.
Mission Statements
Facilitating Active, Participatory Decision Making
Learners will participate in discussions, role-plays, and other activities designed to foster constructive feedback and
communication between the students. The instructor supports this. Assessment is based upon the completion of standardized
tests, participation in class activities and discussions, role-playing different scenarios, and performance on necessary skills
required to perform CPR and First Aid.
Maximizing Opportunities for Student Thinking and Achievement
Students will practice skills throughout the semester. They will design their own scenarios and determine the correct skills to
be performed based upon the information of their scenarios. Students will provide feedback to each other to increase
awareness of the chain of survival and necessary skills needed to perform CPR and First Aid.