Maricopa Community Colleges  EMT255AD   19972-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/26/96  
EMT255AD     19972-20005 L+L 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Basic Life Support Instructional Strategies
A participative course to prepare instructors in Basic Life Support (CPR) courses. Includes American Heart Association Standards and guidelines, teaching and testing skills, classroom discipline, counseling, and student/instructor evaluation methods. Successful completion qualifies individual to teach Basic Life Support (CPR) classes according to American Heart Association Standards. Prerequisites: Current certification as a Basic Advanced Life Support health care provider level, EMT101 or HLR101, or equivalent.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EMT255AD   19972-20005 Basic Life Support Instructional Strategies
1. List the components required in Basic Life Support (CPR) course according to standards set by the American Heart Association (I)
2. Define and describe the concepts of adult learning as they relate to students in learning life saving skills. (II-V)
3. Design a lecture outline to inclide identification of time, audio visual (AV) aides, and any student study guides. (II, IV, V)
4. Apply teaching principles in the design of lecture objectives, course syllabi, and lesson plans. (III)
5. Use effectively all AV and basic life support equipment. (II, IV, V)
6. Develop an evaluation tool. (VI)
7. Prepare appropriate documentation for the American Heart Association at the completion of a Basic Life Support (CPR) course. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EMT255AD   19972-20005 Basic Life Support Instructional Strategies
    I. Orientation to American Heart Association Standards and Guidelines
        A. Course content
        B. Required skills
      II. Principles of Adult Learning
          A. General learning theory
          B. Characteristics of learners
          C. The Domains
        III. Teaching Principles
            A. Objectives for lectures and skills
            B. Syllabus and lesson plans
            C. Course calendar
            D. Student study guides
          IV. Classroom Skills
              A. Components of successful lectures
              B. Components for effective teaching of skills
              C. Classroom control
              D. Discipline and counseling
              E. Discrimination
              F. Selection of text
              G. Protection of self and others
            V. Audiovisual Aides
                A. Preparation and development
                B. Resources for purchase
                C. Safe use of AV equipment
                D. Safe use of manikins
              VI. Evaluation
                  A. Multiple choice test
                  B. Skills testing
                  C. Grading
                    1. Distribution
                    2. Evaluation of the course
                VII. Preparation for Validation Examinations
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