PED164 First Responder Training

First Responder Training prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a First Responder in emergency situations. The course will prepare the student to serve as an essential link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system. The course content covers knowledge and psychomotor skills required to make appropriate decisions and provide immediate care in response to medical emergencies. The course includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer with Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and advanced First Aid Skills. Students successfully completing a practical and written exam will receive a First Responder Course Completion Card, as well as a Professional Rescuer CPR card.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Basic Reading proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective