CLASS MEETINGS
F 9:00-10:50 p.m.
Spring 2008
PHS 354
TEXT: First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools & Community
AUTHOR: American Red Cross
PUBLISHER: Stay Well
4- 882-Scantrons

Course Objectives
To introduce the student to a comprehensive study of personal and community first aid and CPR.
Course OUTCOMES
To recognize when an emergency has occurred. To follow the emergency action steps. To provide basic care for injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.
GENERAL CLASS RULES
1. There will be assigned seating in this class.
You are expected to arrive to class on time. If you arrive late to class, you must notify the instructor of being tardy AT THE END OF THE CLASS SESSION.
3. If you leave prior to the end of the class hour you will be marked absent unless you notify the instructor prior to the start of class.
4. All cell phones or anything disruptive to class must be turned off and put away when in class.
5. No chit-chat, note passing or signing will be tolerated during class lecture, presentations or activities. No napping!
6. It is expected that you complete all assignments and activities.
7. You are expected to follow Reedley College policy and guidelines regarding cheating, plagiarism and behavior. See page 35 in catalog.

FIRST AID & SAFETY
DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Michael White DEPT OFFICE: 320C/EXT 409

INSTRUCTOR: L.LAUNER
OFFICE: By Appt
PHONE: 859-2266
E- MAIL: cllauner@prodigy.net

COURSE CODE: 55019
ADVISORIES: ENGL 125 & ENGL 126 COURSE VALUE: 2 unit SPRING 2008

ATTENDANCE will be recorded on a daily basis. If a student misses (3) consecutive class meetings without notifying the instructor, the student MAY be dropped from the course. NOTE: You may be dropped during the first two weeks of class if you do not attend class and do not notify the instructor of the absence. Withdrawal from the class is the final responsibility of the student.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The final drop date for the Spring 2008 Session is March 7, 2008.
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large
print, electronic text, etc.) per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact me as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me if you require additional study materials or need help with note taking.
No classes during the
2008 Spring Semester
Jan 21: Monday
Feb 15 & 18: Friday & Monday
Mar 17-22: Spring Break
FINAL EXAM
May 12, 2008: 9:00-10:50
NOTE: The above dates are the scheduled final exam. Arrange your work schedule, airplane flights and other personal agenda around these dates.
GRADES
1. 5 Unit Exams each worth 100 points (total =500 points)
2. 9 Skill Tests worth 135 points (total =135 points)
Each Unit Exam and Skill Test is mandatory.
There will be no late make-up for any assignment, exam or test.
GRADE ASSIGNMENT will be achieved as follows from a total of 635 POSSIBLE POINTS:
A = 90% OF OVERALL POINT TOTAL (571-635)
B = 80% OF OVERALL POINT TOTAL (508-570)
C = 70% OF OVERALL POINT TOTAL (444-507)
D = 60% OF OVERALL POINT TOTAL (381-443)
F = <59% OF OVERALL POINT TOTAL (<380)
NOTES & HANDOUTS
Materials presented in class may not be available at a later class date. Make a friend so you don’t miss out!
FIRST AID/CPR CARDS
Participation in all activities, skills, assignments, quizzes and 80% on exams is required. No excuses.
LECTURE & EXAM DATES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNIT 1: Introduction & Assessment
Pages 1-32
Jan 12—Jan 26
EXAM: Jan 26
Skill
UNIT 2: Soft Tissue Injury
Pages 103-118
Feb 1—Feb 22
EXAM: Feb 22
Skill
UNIT 3: Injury to Muscle, bones & Joints
Pages 118—149
Feb 29—Mar 14
EXAM: Mar 14
Skill
UNIT 4: Sudden Emergencies
Pages 150-203
Mar 28—Apr 4
EXAM: Apr 4
UNIT 5: Life Threatening Emergencies
Pages 32—101
Apr 11—May 9
FINAL EXAM: May 12
Skills
Your Scores
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Skill Immobolize (10)____
Skill Choking (10)____
Skill Uncon/resting (10)____
Skill Open airway (10)____
Skill CPR A (25)____
Skill CPR C (25)____
Skill CPR I (25)____