Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

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Dakota College at Bottineau Online Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title: HPER 210 First Aid and CPR/AED online
Number of credits: 1 credit
Course Description:
Online videos/learning modules with individual hands on practice of first aid basics, CPR, and AED use. This course is
based on the latest First Aid, CPR, and AED guidelines recommended by the American Heart Association. Students will
receive Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association after demonstrating knowledge
of the above topics and proper demonstration of skills.
Pre-/Co-requisites: None
Course Objectives:
Goal:
The goal of this course is to facilitate student learning about first aid, CPR, and AED use so that the student will
understand and be able to utilize the basic skills to perform first aid and/or CPR/AED when needed.
Objectives:
The student will:
1) Understand and demonstrate CPR/AED use in adults and children.
2) Understand and demonstrate CPR in infants
3) Understand and demonstrate first aid skills for a variety of emergencies.
Instructor: Erin Williams, BSN, RN
American Heart Association Certified CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
Office Hours: online via email
Phone: 701-228-5444
Email:
Course Requirements:
Grading is based on a standard college curve, where students earn a grade based upon the percent of total possible
points they obtain. Completion of online course videos and learning modules comprise 50% of total points (must submit
Certificate of Completion before receipt of this grade) and videoed or live demonstration of skills will comprise of 50% of
total points.
Final letter grades are assigned based on the following criteria:
A= 89.5-100%
B= 79.5-89.4%
C= 69.5- 79.4%
D= 59.5-69.4%
F= 0-59.4%