COURSE CODE & TITLE COCR 1039: CPR & FIRST AID
NO. OF CREDITS: Two (2)
LEVEL: One (1)
PREREQUISITES: None

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to give First Aiders the knowledge, critical skills and techniques in responding confidently and efficiently when managing emergency situations in the first few minutes until emergency medical responders arrive.
Students will learn the basics of First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation (AED), all of which is essential for survival in emergency situations.

This course consists of twenty four (24) contact hours that can be completed all at once or in portions, at the participants’ convenience within the duration of a given semester. The course consists of video presentations, classroom discussion and practical hands on training.

 

General Objectives

This course would equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in emergencies which will allow the delivery of initial assessment and appropriate intervention in the absence of a professional healthcare provider.

  • Foster caring and co-operation amongst their peers in the campus community.
  • Realize the importance of First Aid
  • Understand the roles, responsibilities and limitations of the First Aider
  • Identify and assess emergency situations
  • Observe all safety protocols
  • Prioritize care when assisting the sick/injured person
  • Display confidence and assertiveness when assisting in emergencies.
  • Apply theory into practical skills, efficiently and effectively
  • Recognize the needs of an unresponsive person, assess the need for and perform effective Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) until trained medical personnel arrives. 

 

Readings / Learning Resources

Required/Essential - Student Workbook

Recommended      - Heartsaver FIRST AID CPR AED - American Heart Association

Other:                  - Manikins – Adult, Child and Infant, Face Mask, Practi Valve, Splints-  
                  Various sizes, Glove- various sizes, Crepe Bandage and Gauze,
                              Epinephrine pen, Tourniquet, Windlass, First Aid kit, Stationery.

 

Tutors

Mrs. Shobha Maharaj-Dookie 
Mrs. Sabrina Hosein-Ali
Health Services Unit
Tel/ext: (868)-662-2002 ext.82149/82153/84455 OR 1-868-728-2408

E-mail: nurse@sta.uwi.edu

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