HSCI 204 Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
CRN 75434
FALL 2024
Dates: 8/12/24 – 10/11/2024
This is a 9-week short course. Class meets August through October and it is a first half of semester course. Outcomes include receiving Red Cross certifications for Standard First Aid, CPR and AED.
The format is Hybrid. This means there is a combination of meeting in-person to demonstrate skills plus online coursework. Monday nights are in person in room 1100 on the SLO Cuesta campus. These meetings allow for demonstration of CPR and First Aid emergency procedures which is a required component to receive Red Cross certification. In person time is also a great time to ask questions about homework and online assignments.
Instructor and email
Coral Minton
cminton@cuesta.edu
WELCOME!
I look forward to working with you. This course provides training and information in the immediate and temporary emergency care in cases of accident or illness. Standard First Aid, CPR and AED certifications will be granted upon successful completion of demonstration and examination requirements.
Online work involves reading or listening to Red Cross materials, taking quizzes, and there are some assignments to promote active learning. Active learning may include researching information online, identifying and analyzing lifestyle, personal health, legal issues associated with First Aid, CPR and safety goals. Please attend our first in-person meeting on August 12th in room 1100 on the Cuesta SLO campus to receive hardcopy materials along with an overview of the online format.
I realize that attending a night class can present challenges with family and work. Attending segments in person is a requirement to receive full certification by the Red Cross. Please email with questions regarding this format.
There are weekly deadlines to complete segments of the course material. Generally, on Mondays we meet to demonstrate procedures. Online segments cover Red Cross course content. Monday September 2nd is the Labor Day holiday and there is no in person class. All in-class demonstrations should be completed by Monday, September 30th, on our final in-person meeting. The week of October 7th is the final week to submit course assignments and examinations.
Please email if there are difficulties coming to class, or meeting deadlines. I am generally flexible with most deadlines. However, demonstrations must be completed to receive the Red Cross certificates.
HSCI 204 Catalog Description:
Provides information and training in the immediate and temporary emergency care in case of accident or illness. The student will learn to assess a victim’s condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR and AED certificate examination(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the use of CPR, Basic First Aid, and AED principles to a variety of real life situations.
- Replicate CPR, Basic First Aid, and AED skill proficiency according to content standards.
- Demonstrate CPR, Basic First Aid, and AED emergency procedures.
- Develop, assess and analyze personal health and safety goals related to course content.
Textbook
There are Red Cross materials to purchase for this course. Specific text and prices are TBD as of 4/16/2024.
The online segment involves reading content and watching videos online.
Class location:
Room 1100 is located near the swim pool. The women's locker room is at one end of the building and 1300 Kinesiology building is adjacent on the other side. The classroom is not far from campus flagpole and weight room. Gil Stork gym is located on the opposite side of the pool.
Student Hours:
I am available to meet with students on Mondays before class (5:30-6PM). We can also connect through email or set up a zoom meeting if needed.
My office is in room 1321 located in the Kinesiology and Athletics building 1300.
Online learning management system
Cuesta’s Course learning management system is CANVAS. There is a self-paced tutorial that students may access NOW to get introduced to the learning environment. It walks students through a typical course layout and the common Canvas tools. The tutorial also provides resources on how to download applications, working with browsers, and more.
https://www.cuesta.edu/academics/distance/survey.htmlLinks to an external site. Links to an external site.
During the first meeting I will review some basic functions in Canvas. It is encouraged to review the link above as an introduction. You can access CANVAS quickly by
The Canvas app can be downloaded onto a phone. Canvas provides the framework for the course including links to documents, videos and presentations, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups. Some aspects of Canvas do work better on a computer so it may be helpful to have something available. There are computers available on campus.
Accessing Canvas: Prior to the course start date, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder about our first class meeting, and with log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content.
If there is difficulty logging into Canvas and you need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address: support@my.cuesta.edu. If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself and ask for help.
Quick references and links:
Cuesta add policy:
http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/addcourse.html. Links to an external site.
Drop Policy: Students that miss the first day/week and do not turn in work within the first week may be dropped, however do not expect to be dropped if you “go silent”.
Please read Cuesta’s drop policies.
http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/dropcourse.html. Links to an external site.
Academic honesty policy and student code of conduct:
http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/admissions_records/code_of_conduct.pdf. Links to an external site.
Cuesta waitlist procedure and instructions:
Prior to the course start date, if this course is full, please sign up for the wait list. Do keep an eye on the fill list. If slots become available, I will try to contact those on the wait list to sign up for a spot. Attending the face-to-face segment on the first night is most likely to result with an add code. Please review the institution’s policies. http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/Waitlist.html. Links to an external site.
Cuesta Tech Support email: support@my.cuesta.edu
DSPS Statement:
This course design is with an accessible Learning Management System. Course materials are prepared with ADA compliance in mind. Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, such as extended time on exams, should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact Disabled Student Services & Programs at Building 3300 (546-3148) on SLO Campus or on North Campus (591-6215) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities. Doing so as soon as possible will help ensure accommodations in a timely manner. Please let me know if there is something I can do early in the course, to help accommodate your needs.
Red Cross does require a level of demonstration to receive certification. Any DSPS accommodations that they allow (TBD) are provided.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students' learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity of culture students bring here be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender identity, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, and culture. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally, or for other students or student groups.
Thank you for reading my introduction letter and I look forward to working with you. If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact me at the email listed above. I will do my best to answer your questions or refer you to someone that can answer your needs.
Sincerely, Coral Minton
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