Description:

This course provides an overview of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, a discussion of medical and environmental emergencies leading to the need for CPR, and an introduction to diagnostic signs and triage, as well as insight into the structure and function of the emergency medical services system. The most current practical CPR skills will be taught, including CPR, AED, and airway obstruction techniques for adults, children and infants. Upon successful completion of all American Heart Association standards, the student will receive affirmation at the Healthcare Provider level. 4 hrs. lecture, lab/wk. for 5 wks. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate mastery performance of all CPR sequences.
2. Describe the major parts/functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
3. List normal ranges/values/conditions for each diagnostic sign.
4. Recognize common medical and environmental emergencies.
5. Describe prevention and treatment strategies for common medical and environmental emergencies.
6. Assess, triage and treat patients in a scenario based training session.
7. Describe the functions of EMS agencies involved in emergency pre-hospital care.
8. Demonstrate mastery performace of AED as related to cardiac arrest.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Course Overview
   A. Review of course outline and syllabus
   B. Review of course objectives and competencies

II. Affirmation of Performance of CPR Sequences
   A. Mastery performance of adult CPR sequences
      1. Demonstrate one rescuer CPR.
      2. Demonstrate two rescuer CPR.
      3. Demonstrate unconscious foreign body airway obstruction.
      4. Demonstrate conscious foreign body airway obstruction.
      5. Demonstrate rescue breathing.
      6. Demonstrate recovery position.
      7. Demonstrate FBAO on pregnant or obese.
   B. Mastery performance of child CPR sequences
      1. Demonstrate one rescuer CPR.
      2. Demonstrate two rescuer CPR.
      3. Demonstrate unconscious foreign body airway obstruction.
      4. Demonstrate conscious foreign body airway obstruction.
      5. Demonstrate rescue breathing.
      6. Demonstrate recovery position.
   C. Mastery performance of infant CPR sequences
      1. Demonstrate one rescuer CPR.
      2. Demonstrate unconscious foreign body airway obstruction.
      3. Demonstrate conscious foreign body airway obstruction.
      4. Demonstrate rescue breathing.
      5. Demonstrate recovery position.
   D. Mastery performance of special procedures
      1. Demonstrate jaw thrust maneuver.
      2. Demonstrate cricoid pressure.
      3. Demonstrate AED usage.
      4. Demonstrate patient ventilation with a BVM.

III. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
   A. Parts/functions of the cardiovascular system
      1. List the parts of the cardiovascular system.
      2. Explain the function/interrelationship of the parts of the
cardiovascular system.
      3. Trace the path of blood through the body.
      4. Describe the process by which food and oxygen are delivered to
cells.
      5. Describe the heart's electrical system.
      6. Explain the role of the brain in cardiac function.
   B. Parts/functions of the respiratory system
      1. List the parts of the respiratory system.
      2. Explain the function/interrelationship of the parts of the
respiratory system.
      3. Explain the role of the brain in respiratory function.
   C. Role of cardiovascular and respiratory systems in basic life
support
      1. Describe the interrelationship of the cardiovascular and
respiratory systems in basic life support.
      2. Explain the use of CPR as basic life support.
      3. Correlate techniques used in CPR with structure and function of
the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
         a. Methods to open the airway
         b. Artificial ventilation
         c. Proper hand positioning
         d. Rates and ratios for CPR sequences
         e. Obstructed airway procedures
         f. Step CPR sequence

IV. Diagnostic Signs
   A. Identification of diagnostic signs
      1. List the seven diagnostic signs (level of consciousness,
respiration, pulse, blood pressure, skin color, temperature and moisture,
pupillary response).
      2. Describe the normal value, range or condition for each diagnostic
sign.
      3. Describe techniques used to assess each diagnostic sign.
   B. Relationship of diagnostic signs to patient assessment and CPR
      1. Describe the diagnostic signs for a patient in respiratory
arrest.
      2. Describe the diagnostic signs for a patient in cardiac arrest.

V. Medical and Environmental Emergencies
   A. Prevention and treatment of medical emergencies
      1. Identify signs and symptoms of common medical emergencies.
         a. Heart attack
         b. Stroke
         c. Congestive heart failure
         d. Diabetic emergencies
         e. Seizures
         f. Shock
      2. Describe treatment procedures for common medical emergencies.
         a. Heart attack
         b. Stroke
         c. Congestive heart failure
         d. Diabetic emergencies
         e. Seizures
         f. Shock
      3. List the risk factors for common cardiovascular emergencies
(heart attack, stroke).
      4. Suggest prevention strategies for common cardiovascular
emergencies (heart attack, stroke).
   B. Prevention and treatment of airway obstruction
      1. Identify signs and symptoms of airway obstruction.
         a. Anatomical obstruction (tongue)
         b. Foreign body
         c. Physiological (asthma, anaphylaxis, croup)
      2. Describe treatment procedures for airway obstruction.
         a. Anatomical obstruction (tongue)
         b. Foreign body
         c. Physiological (asthma, anaphylaxis, croup)
      3. List risk factors for airway obstruction.
         a. Anatomical obstruction (tongue)
         b. Foreign body
         c. Physiological (asthma, anaphylaxis, croup)
      4. Suggest prevention strategies for airway obstruction.
         a. Anatomical obstruction (tongue)
         b. Foreign body
         c. Physiological (asthma, anaphylaxis, croup)
   C. Prevention and treatment of environmental emergencies
      1. Identify signs and symptoms of common environmental emergencies.
         a. Drowning
         b. Electric shock
         c. Poisoning
         d. Fracture, wounds and bleeding
         e. Heat and cold emergencies
         f. Burns
         g. Shock
      2. Describe treatment procedures for common environmental
emergencies.
         a. Drowning
         b. Electric shock
         c. Poisoning
         d. Fracture, wounds and bleeding
         e. Heat and cold emergencies
         f. Burns
         g. Shock
      3. List risk factors for common environmental emergencies.
      4. Suggest prevention strategies for common environmental
emergencies.

VI. Patient Assessment, Triage and Treatment Simulations
   A. Triage
      1. Define triage.
      2. Classify patients according to triage guidelines based on a list
of presenting signs and symptoms.
   B. Simulations
      1. Select appropriate treatment strategies for individual patients
based upon assessment findings.
         a. Maintain airway
         b. Rescue breathing
         c. CPR
      2. Assess, prioritize and treat patients in a multiple person/injury
scenario.

VII. Introduction to Emergency Medical Services System
   A. EMS agencies
      1. Identify emergency care providers by level of training and
responsibility.
         a. Bystander
         b. First responder
         c. EMT
         d. Paramedic
      2. Describe the types of emergency medical services available
locally.
   B. Chain of survival
      1. Trace the "chain of survival" for victims of sudden illness or
injury.
      2. Discuss the importance of early entry into the EMS system.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Course Final Written Exam    100 points
Out of Class Assignment       75 points
AHA CPR Written Exam*         50 points
Total                        225 points  

Practical Exam*   Demonstration of all sequences   pass/incomplete

Criteria for Grade:
      90-100%  A
      80- 89%  B
      70- 79%  C
      60- 69%  D
       0- 59%  F

*For receipt of an AHA Healthcare Provider Card the student must score at
least 84% on the AHA written evaluation and demonstrate correct
performance of all CPR sequences.

Caveats:

1. Students entering the healthcare programs should be aware that they will be in contact with other individuals having a variety of health problems in which etiology may or may not be known. This exposure places health program students in the "high risk" category for health problems.
2. Programs have specific precautionary requirements based on the type of exposure and/or clinical agency policies. It is the responsibility of each student to follow the program guidelines for necessary precautions against contracting and transmitting disease. Students experiencing any injury or health risk must report it immediately to the assigned instructor and seek necessary medical treatment. Health care costs are to be assumed by the individual student. In addition to managing all their own health needs and expenses, students are also responsible for meeting all course and clinical objectives.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.