HSC 250 Emergency Care for the Healthcare Professional

The content and lab activities in this course prepare students to work collaboratively, use critical thinking and make appropriate decisions about the care to provide in a medical emergency. The first responder skills taught include advanced first aid, single-responder-two-person responder and team CPR with AED training, administering supplemental oxygen, prevention of infectious disease transmission including OSHA bloodborne pathogen and exposure control planning. Lab fees required.

 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HSC 220 or HSC 230 with a C or better.

Offered

fall and spring semesters.