Course Detail
HP/PH 203 Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AEDHP/PH 203 IS Sec 3, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Instructor Information: |
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Instructor name: David has taught at Ole Miss for seven years following a twenty-five year career leading recreation programs for churches and retirement communities. |
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Contact Information: |
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If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours. For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department: The University of Mississippi Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313 |
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Course Description |
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The HP 203 course is designed to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 20 instructional modules, 3 major projects, and 2 proctored examinations. You MUST take the syllabus quiz within 2 weeks of enrolling or you will be dropped from the course. NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Parts |
Chapter |
Reading Assignments |
Due for Grades |
Pacing Guide |
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Start Here |
*You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
Syllabus Quiz |
Week 1 |
Part 1 and 2: Introduction and Assessment |
0 |
Introduction |
Discussion board |
Week 1 |
1 |
If Not You...Who? |
Major Project 1 |
Week 1 |
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2 |
Responding to an Emergency |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 2 |
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3 |
Before Giving Care |
Chapter Quizzes |
Week 2 |
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5 |
Checking the Person |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 3 |
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Major Project 1 |
Home Safety Evaluation |
To be completed |
Week 3 |
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Part 3: Life Threatening Emergencies |
6 |
Cardiac Emergencies |
Chapter Quizzes |
Week 4 |
7 |
Breathing Emergencies |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 5 |
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8 |
Bleeding |
Lesson Activity, Chapter Quiz |
Week 6 |
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9 |
Shock |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 7 |
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NOTE |
If a score of 80% or better was obtained in each of the Chapter 5-8 quizzes you may schedule an appointment to demonstrate the physical skills for your instructor and obtain American Red Cross certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED. This must be completed by the midpoint of the course. |
Please email your instructor for scheduling information. |
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Major Project 2 |
Personal Safety Evaluation/Analysis |
To be completed |
Week 7 |
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Midterm Exam |
Covers chapters 1-3 & 5-9 |
To be scheduled |
Week 8 |
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MIDPOINT OF COURSE |
If you are a semester student, you must complete all lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint by two weeks after the first days of midterm week. |
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course |
Two weeks after the first day of midterm week. The exact day is posted in the Announcements section of the course in Blackboard. |
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Part 4: Injuries |
10 |
Soft Tissue Injuries |
Chapter Quizzes |
Week 9 |
11 |
Musculoskeletal Injuries |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 10 |
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12 |
Injuries to the Extremities |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 11 |
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13 |
Injuries to the Head, Neck or Spine |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 11 |
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14 |
Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 12 |
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Part 5: Medical Emergencies |
15 |
Sudden Illness |
Lesson Activity, Chapter Quiz |
Week 13 |
16 |
Poisoning |
Lesson Activity, Chapter Quiz |
Week 13 |
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17 |
Bites and Stings |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 14 |
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18 |
Substance Abuse and Misuse |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 14 |
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19 |
Heat-Related Illnesses and Cold-Related Emergencies |
Chapter Quizzes |
Week 15 |
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20 |
Water-Related Emergencies |
Chapter Quiz |
Week 15 |
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Major Project 3 |
Responding to Emergencies |
To be completed |
Week 16 |
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Final Exam |
Comprehensive exam from all chapters (ensure all work is completed and graded prior to scheduling this exam) |
To be scheduled |
Week 16 |
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Grading: |
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GRADING SCALE: FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |