FTNS 120 Responding to Emergencies

3 credits

The course provides fitness specialists with basic first aid, CPR skills, as well as knowledge to care for athletic injuries. All students will receive American Red Cross certifications upon successful completion.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Recognize and handle an emergency, check the scene for safety, and assess the state of the victim
Provide 1st responder care for life-threatening conditions or sudden illnesses
Recognize the signals of a heart attack and how to give care
Care for and prioritize injuries for various first aid situations

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level to mid-management position in their field

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30