First Aid & Emergency Care HS 105 Section 3&4 Fall 2015 Purpose of Course To provide citizen responders with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives. Course Objectives By the completion of Health Studies 105, you will: Possess the skills and knowledge to perform cardiorespiratory resuscitation for adults, children, and infants Possess the skills and knowledge to use an automated external defibrillator Possess the skills and knowledge to react appropriately and give care when a victim becomes suddenly ill Possess the skills and knowledge to react appropriately and give care when a victim is injured Complete multiple choice exams for the Red Cross to earn certifications with at least 80% accuracy Complete a multiple choice exam for the National Safety Council to earn a bloodborne pathogen certification with at least 80% accuracy Complete course exams and assignments to earn a letter grade for this course Department of Kinesiology Learning Outcomes: 1. Communication. Uses clear and effective written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in physical activity and health related settings. 2. Lifelong learning, assessment, and self-reflection. Analyzes and evaluates one's own knowledge, abilities and actions relative to professional standards, seeks opportunities to grow professionally, and utilizes self-assessment and assessment of others to foster physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. 3. Content knowledge, discovery, and critical thinking. Understands fundamental concepts of physical activity and health, conducts scientific inquiry, and applies critical thinking to solve problems from personal, scholarly, and professional perspectives. 4. Ethics, diversity, and social justice. Demonstrates leadership and social responsibility to improve quality of life for others and ensures equitable access for diverse groups by creating appropriate environments to initiate and maintain a physically active, healthy lifestyle. Course Schedule Section 3 T/R 11:00am - 12:15pm Section 4 T/R 12:40pm - 2:00pm Course Instructor Name: Nathan Meier Email: nfmeier@iastate.edu Office Number: 283 FORKER Office Hours: Tues 2pm 1
Required Text and Materials American Red Cross First Aid- Responding to Emergencies, 1 st Edition 2012. ISBN 978-1584805540 Pediatric and Adult Skill Cards (Optional) National Safety Council Materials (provided in class) Certifications Three Red Cross certifications may be awarded upon the completion of this course. You must score at least 80% on the tests to earn your certification. Community CPR, First Aid, and AED Certificates All certifications are valid for 2 years. Certifications are now digital and access will be provided when the following requirements are met: Successful completion of CPR, First Aid, and AED skills testing A score of 80% or better on the Red Cross exams Bloodborne Pathogen Training Certification is valid for one year. Certification will be provided in class at end of semester. A score of 80% or better on National Safety Council exam Attendance Regular attendance is expected for success in the course. You may miss important videos, skill practice, or exams if you miss class. If you know you ll be missing class, please inform the instructor ahead of time If you miss 4 or more days of class (excused or unexcused), you will not pass the course if the drop date has passed. Extenuating circumstances will be considered and reviewed by the assigned instructor and the health studies coordinator. Emergency and extenuating situations will require documentation. Special Accommodations: Iowa State University complies with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any student who may require an accommodation under such provisions should contact me as soon as possible by email or in person and no later than the end of the first week of class or as soon as you become aware of your need. You will need to provide documentation of your disability to the Disability Resources (DR) office, located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076. Academic Honesty and Misconduct Academic Misconduct in any form is in violation of Iowa State University Student Disciplinary Regulations and will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to: copying or sharing answers on tests or assignments, plagiarism, and having someone else do your academic work. Depending on the act, a student could receive an F grade on the test/assignment, F grade for the course, and could be suspended or expelled from the University. See the Conduct Code at www.dso.iastate.edu/ja for more details and a full explanation of the Academic Misconduct policies. 2
Syllabus and/or Course Concerns If you are experiencing, or have experienced, a problem with a violation of any of the university guidelines, please contact Nathan Meier to discuss the issue or, if that alternative does not seem viable to you, email: academicissues@iastate.edu. Religious Accommodation If an academic or work requirement conflicts with your religious practices and/or observances, you may request reasonable accommodations. Your request must be in writing, and your instructor or supervisor will review the request. You or your instructor may also seek assistance from the Dean of Students Office or the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance. Dead Week This class follows the Iowa State University Dead Week policy as noted in section 10.6.4 of the Faculty Handbook http://www.provost.iastate.edu/resources/faculty-handbook. Harassment and Discrimination Iowa State University strives to maintain our campus as a place of work and study for faculty, staff, and students that is free of all forms of prohibited discrimination and harassment based upon race, ethnicity, sex (including sexual assault), pregnancy, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a U.S. veteran. Any student who has concerns about such behavior should contact his/her instructor, Student Assistance at 515-294-1020 or email dso-sas@iastate.edu, or the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance at 515-294-7612 3
Grade Percentages: A 94-100% A- 90-93% B+ 87-90% B 84-86% B- 80-83% C+ 77-79% C 74-76% C- 70-73% D+ 67-69% D 64-66% D- 60-63% F 59% and below Course Evaluation: Grades are based on the following point system: Skills (110pts): Conscious Choking CPR Unconscious Choking Controlling Bleeding Splinting AED Usage Worksheets (40pts): Before Giving Care CPR First Aid BBP 20 pts 25 pts 25 pts 20 pts Course Topics: 1. Emergency Action Steps 2. Victim Assessment 3. Respiratory system/skills 4. Cardiovascular system/skills 5. AED Usage 6. First Aid/Injuries Exams (330pts): #1 60 pts #2 50 pts #3 60 pts #4 60 pts Final Exam 100 pts Course Point Total Extra Credit First Aid Kit 480 pts 5 pts First Aid Kit must contain a suitable amount of supplies so it s useable and beneficial in the time of an emergency Must have gloves What would you want in your backpack, glove box in your car, etc? 7. Bloodborne Pathogen Info 8. Sudden Illness 9. Poisonings 10. Insect/Animal Bites 4
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: DATE LESSON SKILLS READING WK 1 Introduction* -If Not You Who? Responding to an Emergency * -Before Giving Care Removing Gloves Chapters 1, 2 & 3 WK 2 Body Systems Chapter 4 WK 3 WK 4 Checking the Victim * Checking the Victim * Chapter 5 Review for Exam Exam #1 (Chapters 1-4) & Red Cross: Before Giving Care Test Cardiac Emergencies * Cardiac Emergencies ***** Final Exam (C: Mon, May 2, 9:45-11:45am) Finals - WK 16 Final Exam (D: Thurs, May 5, 12:00-2:00pm) * Indicates Red Cross Video Segment Worksheet #1 Due CPR / AED WK 5 CPR / AED CPR / AED WK 6 Breathing Emergencies ** Conscious Choking/ Unconscious Choking Conscious Choking/ Unconscious Choking Skills Practice WK 7 Conscious Choking/ Unconscious Choking Conscious Choking/ Unconscious Choking WK 8 Review for Exam Exam #2 (Chapter 6-7), Red Cross First Aid/CRP/AED Worksheet #2 Due WK 9 -Bleeding/Shock* Controlling Bleeding/Splinting SPRING BREAK WK 10 WK 11 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapters 8 & 9 -Soft Tissue/Musculoskeletal Injuries Chapters 10 & 11 -Injuries to Extremities/Head, Neck, & Back -Injuries to Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis * Exam #3 (Chapters 8-14) -Sudden Illness* -Poisoning, Bites and Stings -Substance Abuse and Misuse Heat and Cold Related Injuries Controlling Bleeding/Splinting Chapters 12, 13 & 14 Chapters 15, 16,17 & 18 Chapter 19 WK 12 Controlling Bleeding/Splinting Controlling Bleeding/Splinting WK 13 Exam #4 (Chapters 15-19) & Red Cross:First Aid Worksheet #3 Due -Introduction to BBP* BBP 1-2 WK 14 -Preventing Infections/Airborne Pathogens BBP 3-4 WK 15 Review and Take BBP Exam DEAD WEEK TBD Worksheet #4 Due 5