SYLLABUS:

FIRST AID

Pamela Butler

E-mail:  Pamela.butler@browardschools.com

Planning:  6:15-7:15am

Text:  AHA Heart Saver CPR/ARC Community First Aid and Safety

Materials Required:  Paper, pens,/pencils, and a 1 inch, 3-ring binder for the final project.

COURSE CONTENT:  This course will investigate the following topics using textbooks, computers, guest speakers and other resources.

• Safety-Scene safety; Expected danger; Protection from Blood-borne pathogens; Exposure to blood or body fluids
• First Aid Procedures-Know injury-prevention and injury-management strategies for personal, family, and community health; Care for cuts, scrapes and bruises, burns, poisoning, sudden illness
• CPR (Adult, child and infant)-Know the different procedures for adult, child and infant; Procedures for choking and checking an unconscious victim
• Community Resources and Services-Agencies that provide and promote emergency care, safety, and disaster preparedness (medical facilities, poison control, EMS)
• Career and Public Service Opportunities-Knowledge of careers and public service opportunities in first aid, safety, and emergency management

Classroom Expectations:

• Be on time and come prepared with required materials to learn
• Complete all assignments and makeup work in a timely manner
• Refrain from drinking and eating in class
• Be polite to one another and speak respectfully at all times
• Follow all Broward county student policies

Homework:  There will be a few assignments to complete at home.  Use class time wisely and use your home time to study if necessary.

Make-up Policy:  Follow the school board policy on make-up work requirements if you are absent.

Grading:  The point system is used to calculate grades.