Health 12 Syllabus - Fall 2001 Dept. of Physical Education, Health, Dance & Athletics

Course Description:

This course follows the American National Red Cross Program of first aid and CPR. Instruction includes the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or has suddenly taken ill. Lifesaving procedures include rescue breathing and CPR for infants, children, and adults. Successful completion will lead to Red Cross certification in Community First Aid and Safety plus CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Class section and times:

Textbooks and Instructional Supplements:

Being prepared for class meetings:

You should wear clothing appropriate for kneeling, sitting, or even laying on the ground to perform some of the skills with a partner. You should wash your hands prior to and after each class session. You should be to class on time each day as we start promptly. There is much material to be covered in this class and attendance is critical. Bring paper, pen/pencil, and your book to each class meeting..

Topics Covered by the week: (all topics subject to change depending upon weather conditions and pool conditions)
 

Week of	Material Covered
9/4	Orientation, EMS system; Body Systems; Preventing Disease Transmission
9/11	Emergency Action Plans; First Aid: wounds, shock, special injuries
9/18	Musculoskeletal injuries
9/25	Sudden illness; poisoning; heat/cold emergencies; special situations
10/2	Test of First Aid; Breathing emergencies; pocket masks
10/9	Healthy Hearts Anatomy and Physiology; Adult and Child Choking
10/16	Skills testing (Adult and child choking); Quiz;
10/23	Adult rescue breathing; Adult CPR; Skills test
10/30	Written Test #1 (Adult CPR); Children's emergencies and safety; Rescue Breathing for children;
11/6	Child choking; child rescue breathing; child CPR; skills testing (child practicum)
11/13	Infant choking and rescue breathing; Infant CPR; Infant CPR Practicum; Written test on child and infant CPR
11/20	Complete Infant skills testing if needed; Advanced CPR skills
11/27	Two-Man CPR; Skills Testing (Two Man CPR, breathing devices, advanced skills)
12/4	Test CPR for the Professional Rescuer
12/11	Automated External Defibrillator
12/20	8-10:00 am = Final Exam

 
Grading:

Grades are awarded on total points obtained during the semester. Points are given for attendance, completed assignments, and for skills testing. Assisting the instructor with teaching the regular swimming classes can be done to make-up days out of the water.

Attendance Points
 

Days Participating in Class	Points
Regular Attendance	100 points
5-7 days tardy and/or absent	90 points
8 or more days tardy and/or absent	80 points

Accumulating Points towards your grade:
 

Earning Points	Points Possible
Participation and Attendance	100 points
Skills testing from all skills in first aid and CPR (10 points each skill)	120 points
CPR Practicums (25 points each)	125 points
Written tests	190 points
Homework	10 points
Total Points Possible	545 points

Point Break-down for Grades
 

Letter Grade	Points Needed
A	490
B	436
C	381
D	327