Author: Linda

CLASS MEETINGS
F 12:00-3:50 p.m.
Spring 2010
PHS 354
TEXT: First Aid/CPR/AED
Essentials
AUTHOR: American College of Emergency Physicians
PUBLISHER: Jones & Bartlett
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 & actively participate in the class.
3. If you leave prior to the end of the class hour you will be marked absent.
4. All cell phones or anything disruptive to class must be turned off and put away when in class.
5. No texting, note passing or signing will be tolerated during class lecture, presentations or activities. No napping! Sorry guests are not allowed.
6. It is expected that you read each unit before class session to interact in discussion and activities. It is expected that you complete all assignments and activities on time.
7. You are expected to follow Reedley College policy and guidelines regarding cheating, plagiarism and behavior. See catalog.

FIRST AID & SAFETY
DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Randy Whited DEPT OFFICE: 320C/EXT 409

INSTRUCTOR: L.LAUNER
OFFICE: By Appt
PHONE: 859-2266
E- MAIL: linda.launer@reedleycollege.edu

COURSE CODE: 55018
ADVISORIES: ENGL 125 & ENGL 126 COURSE VALUE: 2 unit SPRING 2010

ATTENDANCE will be recorded on a daily basis. If a student misses (2) 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 2010 Session is ___________.
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
2010 Spring Semester
Jan 18: Monday
Feb 12 & 15: Mon & Fri
Mar 29-Apr 2: Spring Break
FINAL EXAM
May 21, 2009: Noon-1:50
NOTE: The above date is 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. 7 Skill Tests worth 100 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 600 POSSIBLE POINTS:
A = 540-600
B = 480-539
C = 420-479
D = 360-419
F = <359
NOTES & HANDOUTS
You can find assignments, grades and other relevant information for this class on Blackboard at: www.reedleycollege.edu.
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
Chapters 1-3
March 19
EXAM: March 26
Skill
UNIT 2: Soft Tissue Injury
ChPTERS 6-9
March 26
EXAM: April 9
Skill
UNIT 3: Injury to Muscle, bones & Joints
Chapters 10-11
April 9
EXAM: April 16
Skill
UNIT 4: Sudden Emergencies
Chapters 12-17
April 16
EXAM: April 23
UNIT 5: Life Threatening Emergencies
Chapters 4-5
April 23-May 14
Skills
FINAL EXAM: May 21
Your Scores
Exam 1____
Exam 2____
Exam 3____
Exam 4____
Exam 5____
Skill Bleeding (10)____
Skill Immobilize (10)____
Skill Choking (10)____
Skill Open aw/Unc(10)____
Skill CPR A (20)____
Skill CPR C (20)____
Skill CPR I (20)____