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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Course: WED106

First Term: 2023 Fall
 Lecture   0.5 Credit(s)   0.5 Period(s)   0.5 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). (I, III)
2. Describe various situations that would require CPR and the use of an AED. (I, III)
3. Differentiate between procedures for giving CPR to an adult, child, and infant. (I)
4. Demonstrate CPR skills. (I)
5. Identify the signs of choking. (II)
6. Demonstrate procedures for assisting a choking victim. (II)
7. Summarize procedures for using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). (III)
8. Use an AED and perform CPR consecutively. (I, III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
   A. Overview
   B. Procedures
      1. Adult
      2. Child
      3. Infant
   C. Methods
      1. Compressions
      2. Breaths
      3. Head Tilt-Chin Lift
      4. Call for Help/Emergency Response
   D. Stages of Action
   E. Special Situations
      1. Gasps vs. Breaths
      2. Side Position
      3. Trained Help
   F. Mask
      1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
      2. Barrier Device
      3. Usage
II. Choking
   A. Signs
   B. Mild and Severe
   C. Procedures
   D. Special Situations
III. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
   A. Define
   B. Usage
      1. On/Off
      2. Pads
      3. Read Screen
      4. Shock Button
   C. Process
   D. Special Situations
      1. Water
      2. Medicine Patch
      3. Implanted Pacemaker or Defibrillator
   E. Workplace Emergency Response Policies and Procedures
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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