Part 1 3.7.qxp - Southwestern Oregon Community College

Course Descriptions
HE252 Standard First Aid and CPR for the
Professional Rescuer
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course follows the American Red Cross, American
Heart Association, and OSHA requirements to prepare
the student with knowledge, skill, and techniques
necessary to recognize and provide care in first aid,
respiratory, and cardiac emergencies, using the latest
CPR and emergency cardiac care guidelines. Students
learn how to perform rescue breathing, one-rescuer and
two-rescuer CPR, how to use airway adjuncts
(bag-valve-mask, oxygen administration), and how
to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer and
First Aid certification is given upon completion of
course requirements.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN
HE9404 Emergency Vehicle Driver
1 credit (10 lec, 2 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course covers various topics which address both
past and potential causes of emergency vehicle
problems. The information provided demonstrates where
vehicle shortcomings can be found during operation and
suggests ways to operate the vehicle within safe ranges.
HE9424/HE9419 Hospice Training
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course prepares adults to work with hospice clients
(terminally ill persons) and their families as hospice
volunteers. Attendees learn the history of principles of
hospice care, common experiences of hospice clients as
they move through the dying and bereavement
processes, and skills necessary to be effective in the
volunteer role. Although this course focuses on
interpersonal interventions and activities personal and
cultural reactions to death and dying are included.
HE9433/9443 Emergency Medical Technician-
Basic (Refresher)
2.5 credits (20 lec, 16 lec-lab hrs/total)
This course is considered to be a “refresher course” for
those students who have previously completed an
EMT-Basic course, yet were unable to pass the state
written and/or the practical examination. This course
prepares selected individuals for the certification process
in Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic.
Prerequisites: HE257(A/B) or HE928(A/B) with a “C”
or better.
HE257/928 Emergency Medical Technician-
Basic (A/B)
10 credits (4 lec, 3 lab, hrs/week)
This course prepares individuals for certification in
Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
Develops skills in recognition of symptoms of illness
and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care.
HE928 is for volunteers not pursuing the EMT
one- year Certificate.
Prerequisites: Students are required to complete a
special application and meet minimum entrance
requirements to register for the course. Application
information can be obtained through the EMT Program
Coordinator's Office or the Student Services Office.
HE258/931 Emergency Medical Technician
Intermediate (A/B)
8 credits (3.8 lec, 2.2 lab hrs/week)
This course prepares individuals for certification in
Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician-
Intermediate. The course covers theory and practice
of procedural responsibilities delegated to the
EMT-Intermediate. The course incorporates discussion,
demonstration, and practical application of the following:
roles and responsibilities, patient assessment,
oxygenation, ventilation, airway adjuncts, shock,
intravenous and intraosseous therapy, basic ECG
monitoring, defibrillation, pharmacology and
EMT-Intermediate protocols. Upon successful completion
of the EMT-Intermediate curriculum course, a student will
be eligible to sit for the state EMT-Intermediate certifying
examinations, ventilation, airway adjuncts, defibrillation,
shock, intravenous and intraosseous infusions,
defibrillation and basic ECG monitoring, pharmacology
and medications, and protocols.
Prerequisite: HE258A or HE931A with a “C” or better.
HE260/9360 First Responder
3 credits (30 lec, 10 lab hrs/total)
This course prepares students for certification as a First
Responder. The course offers training designed to
improve the quality of emergency care rendered to
victims of accidents and illness. Students are taught to
be proficient in providing basic life support, and to
take actions necessary to minimize patients’ discomfort,
and to prevent further complications. Must be at least 16
years of age.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 175