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2006-2007 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ATRN 120 - Emergency Response and Acute Athletic Injury Management


The course objectives will exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1995 First Responder National Standard Curriculum.  The course will use a skills based approach to instruction in the areas of trauma and medical assessment and management of injuries and medical emergencies.  Incorporated within the course will be CPR/AED certification, oxygen therapy, communication and documentation.  In addition to the national standards for a first responder course, students will develop skills that are specific to injury assessment and injury management techniques and injured athletes.   Successful completion of the course objectives will lead to a First Responder and CPR/AED certification.

Prerequisites & Notes
Athletic Training Majors only or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4