Lower Columbia College
FIRST AID, CPR & BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Course Syllabus & Outline
HLTH-105 A
1 Credit
Fridays: 3:00PM to 4:50PM, HSB-106. Fall
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Required Textbooks (3):
1) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart
Association (AHA)
2)Heartsaver First/CPR/AED student workbook by AHA
3)Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens student workbook by AHA
Textbooks are available at the LCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Brittany Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Cell phone: 360-261-0599 Please leave a message.
No office hours, available by arrangement or during class time.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Instructs students in First Aid and adult, child, and infant CPR through the American
heart Association for healthcare providers including AED training. Students will
receive first aid and CPR certification with completion of this course. This course will
also cover bloodborne pathogen training, which students will also receive
certification in with the completion of the course.
LEARNER OBJECTIVES
During the completion of the course, students will:
Demonstrate proper CPR techniques as defined by the American Heart
Association for adults, children, and infants.
Demonstrate proper emergency first aid techniques in simulated emergency
situations.
Identify concepts associated with defining acceptable levels of risk relative to
providing emergency first aid.
Identify risk reduction behaviors and actions relative to bloodborne and
airborne pathogens.
COURSE POLICIES
1. Attendance: You must complete your CPR/First Aid/BBP skills and
testing during the designated dates and times. Special
arrangements for CPR testing generally cannot be made. Missing a
class may result in not becoming certified in BLS(CPR), First Aid,
and/or BBP.
2. Any course work presented after the assigned due date will be accepted or
rejected at the discretion of the instructor.
3. The studies in this course are serious. Some activities present a slight risk.
No horseplay or distracting activity will be tolerated. Safety precautions will
be strictly enforced.
4. If a student is concerned about the safety of an activity or their ability to cope
with the activity, they may refuse to participate. Such refusal will not affect
the student's grade provided the student meets with the instructor to discuss
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Lower Columbia College
FIRST AID, CPR & BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Course Syllabus & Outline
HLTH-105 A
1 Credit
their concern, and as long as the activity is not a critical CPR or First aid
activity required to complete testing.
5. Children are not permitted in the classroom during instruction.
6. Courtesy and respect for others is expected. Disrespect and rudeness will not
be tolerated.
7. Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated and will be cause for disciplinary
action.
8. Keep all electronics put away during class.
9. Students must purchase the 3 required books to become certified in First
Aid, CPR, and BBP. It is an American Heart Association rule that you must
own the books during 2-year period of certification. Failure to have the books
present in class will result in not becoming certified for First Aid, CPR, and/or
BBP.
SESSION SCHEDULE
Date Subject Assignments
1. 9/24 F Introduction & Instructions
AHA Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogen Video Exam
Introduction to Heartsaver First Aid
Read AHA Heartsaver First Aid Book. The First Aid section only.
Do NOT read the CPR & AED from the Heartsaver First Aid book.
2. 10/1 F AHA 1st Aid, First Aid Basics, AHA 1st Aid, Medical Emergencies,
AHA 1st Aid, Injury Emergencies
3. 10/8 F AHA 1st Aid, Environmental Emergencies (Part 4) Exam
Introduction to Basic Life Support
Read AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers Book (All)
4. 10/15 F AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, Adult BLS, AED (CPR)
5. 10/22 F AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, Child & Infant BLS
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, Review & Test Exam
Grading Model: First Aid/CPR Skills Tests PASS/FAIL*
Bloodborne Pathogens Exam 30 points
Heartsaver First Aid Exam 80 points
AHA Health Care Provider BLS Exam 100 points
Attendance (30 points per day) 150 points
Total Possible 360 points
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Lower Columbia College
FIRST AID, CPR & BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
Course Syllabus & Outline
HLTH-105 A
1 Credit
* Must Pass these tests to qualify for the 1st Aid & Healthcare Provider
Certification Cards. This does not mean a pass/fail for the entire course.
Grading Scale:
A 93-100%
A- 90-92%
B+ 87-89%
B 83-86%
B- 80-82%
C+ 77-79%
C 73-76%
C- 70-72%
D+ 67-69%
D 63-66%
F 62% AND BELOW
Our Mission
The mission of Lower Columbia College is to ensure each learner’s personal and
professional success, and influence lives in ways that are local, global, traditional,
and innovative.
Academic Honesty:
Students are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. To incorporate the words or ideas of
another without giving credit to the source or to cheat on an examination corrupts the essential process by which
knowledge is advanced. Refer to the Student Handbook for more details and potential consequences for engaging in
academic dishonesty. All acts of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Vice President of Student Success, per
the LCC Student Handbook.
Disability Support Services:
Disability Support Services will be serving students remotely for Fall Quarter 2020. Reasonable accommodations
for this class are available for students who have a documented disability. Students who need accommodations must
first be approved by Mary Kate Morgan, the Director of Disability Support Services. For an appointment or
additional information, please contact Shannon Vantrease at 360-442-2340 or [email protected]. Intakes may
be done via phone or Zoom.
Title IX Policy:
In compliance with Title IX, LCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities
or employment. It is LCC's goal to maintain an environment that is free from all forms of illegal harassment and
discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, sexual coercion, rape, bullying, and
stalking. All inquiries concerning the application of policies for the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual
violence under Title IX should be referred to LCC's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator:
[email protected].
Safety:
- In the event of an emergency, first call 911, then campus security 2911.
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