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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 1103 - First Aid and CPR
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course consists of knowledge and skill in injury/illness recognition, first aid care, and accident prevention. The content covers 1 and 2-rescuer CPR, choking relief ventilations and AED use for adults, children, and infants. General knowledge of body systems, as well as victim assessment, management, and stabilization are addressed. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Advanced First Aid Certification will be earned upon successful completion. This course meets the requirements for ARCC Nursing students.
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Apply basic and advanced rescue techniques.
- Analyze and interpret safety procedures.
- Appraise medical, physical, and environmental emergencies.
- Demonstrate proper bandaging and splinting techniques.
- Assess and manage emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Recognize and care for sudden illnesses.
- Perform basic life support procedures per American Heart Association BLS Provider standards.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Adult, child, and infant choking rescue techniques
- Adult, child, and infant rescue breathing
- Adult, child, and infant 1-rescuer and team CPR
- Victim stabilization
- Recognition and care of sudden illnesses and physical injuries
- Bandaging and splinting
- Application of first-aid techniques
- Ventilation and AED procedures
- Safety procedures
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
Course Notes
This course is also offered through Anoka-Ramsey’s Concurrent Enrollment Program.
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