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HSCI 204 Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

CRN 35133

Spring 2025

Dates: 1/21/25 – 03/21/2025

This is a 9-week short course. Class meets January through March and it is a first half of semester course. Outcomes include obtaining Red Cross certification for Standard First Aid, CPR and AED.

The format is Blended-Hybrid. This means there are meetings in-person to practice and demonstrate skills plus online coursework through the Red Cross portal.

On the first day of class we discuss how to access to the Red Cross learning portal for this course. If you have a device that is portable, please bring it on the first day, so that I can make sure that I have you set up correctly to log-in and access Red cross learning materials. After the president's holiday (Feb 17th), students will research and submit a safety plan within the Canvas course page to meet critical thinking student learning outcomes for the course.

We meet Monday nights in room 1100 on the SLO Cuesta campus. These meetings involve a review and hands on student demonstrations of CPR and First Aid emergency procedures, a required component to receive Red Cross certification. In person time is also a great time to ask questions about homework and the online segments.

Due to class size and nature of this content, students work with others. We break up into small groups to practice and complete the in-person demonstrations. We may stagger some arrival times as we go through the later part of the demonstrations. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for movement to demonstrate skills.

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.

Online work includes reading and/or listening to Red Cross materials and taking quizzes. For most students, this takes about 4 hours to complete. Please attend our first in-person meeting on January 27st in room 1100 on the Cuesta SLO campus to receive hardcopy materials and an overview of the online format. The online segment with the Red Cross is completed on your own, with completion due by February 24th.

During class we review several short videos to review Red Cross practices for in-person skills. Due to our class size, it takes several days to learn and demonstrate different scenarios. As a health instructor I also take time to go into more depth about various health conditions (ex. diabetes, allergies, heart disease and stroke). This overview helps with analyzing a situation and a better understanding and context when making decisions during an emergency.

I realize that attending a night class can present challenges with family and work. Attending class in person is required to receive full certification by the Red Cross. Please email with questions regarding this format.

Generally, on Mondays we meet to review and demonstrate procedures. Completion of all Red Cross learning online by February 24th will allow us to close the Red Cross course before our last scheduled meeting on March 17th.

We do not meet on January 20th and February 17th because these are district holidays. We do meet January 27th, February 3, 10, 24th and March 3rd for skill demonstrations. Meetings on March 10th and 17th are to be determined (TBD) depending on our class size and if folks still have skills to demonstrate.

All in-person skill demonstrations should be done by March 10^thwhich is our final in-person instructional meeting. The week of March 17^th is the last week to submit course assignments and certificates are to be emailed and/or distributed in person by that date.

Please email if there are difficulties coming to class, or meeting deadlines. I am generally flexible with most deadlines. Online work and in person demonstrations must be completed to receive the Red Cross certificate and a passing grade.

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

This course is offered in conjunction with the Red Cross. There is a fee to use Red Cross materials for this course. Pricing with the Red Cross is expected to be $40 and is charged at enrollment.

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) and generally I am on campus most afternoons. 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.html

During the first meeting I review basic functions in Canvas and the Red Cross learning center. It is encouraged to review the link above as an introduction. You can access CANVAS quickly by

going to mycuesta.edu
On the top of the page click on Canvas (green button)
Log in with your cuesta college username and password
Click on this class page to get started. (HSCI 204)

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. I will also let you know when the course page is open on Canvas.

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 ability to demonstrate skills, 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 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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