2023-2024 University Catalog

DCS-8721 EMERGENCY CARE

Emergency Care or First Aid is the initial care given to a sick or injured person.  This care does not replace proper medical or healthcare interventions but provides temporary assistance until advanced care can be provided.  The student will learn how to respond to an emergency situation  and to provide for cardio respiratory emergencies, environmental emergencies, common medical conditions, basic wound care, bandaging and splinting.  The student upon completion will receive the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Advanced First Aid Certification.

Credits

1.5

Cross Listed Courses

AWM-5202