ALH 106 - Basic Life Support

Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours

Description
This is a course in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers. Students learn background information about heart disease and risk factors for cardiac arrest. One- and two-rescuer adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are taught as well as foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Students receive certification from the American Heart Association. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

List background information on cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology under normal and dysfunction periods.
Explain the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and actions for survival.
Perform the following skills according to the AHA guidelines: (a) Adult and pediatric one- and two rescuer CPR (b) Bag-mask and mouth-to-mask ventilation (c) Adult and pediatric foreign body FBAO management (d) Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Demonstrate competency by scoring a minimum of 84% in written evaluations.
Achieve certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers from the AHA.

Listed Topics

Adult BLS
Pediatric BLS
Heart function
Signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest
Technical aspects of one-rescuer CPR
Two-rescuer CPR
Adult and pediatric FBAO management
Barrier devices and special techniques
AED
Overdose identification and management

Reference Materials
BLS for Healthcare Providers by the AHA.
Disposable adult and infant facemasks.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 01/26/2024

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