Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

HPER 210 First Aid and CPR/AED

Number of credits:

1 credit

Course Description:

Lecture and hands-on practice of first aid basics, CPR and AED.

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

Office:

Thatcher Hall Room 207

Office Hours:

by appointment

Phone:

701-228-5444

Email:

erin.beth.williams@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

Tuesday 9-9:50am

Textbook(s):

Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Student Workbook, American Heart Association

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. Lectures and skill demonstration will comprise 50% of total points and the final exam will comprise of

50% of total points.