FITN 206 - Acute Care of Illness & Injury (2,2) 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): FITN 123 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries .
This course is designed to introduce students to acute management skills for common injuries and illnesses experienced by athletes and the active population. Students will learn to evaluate and stabilize an athlete in a variety of emergency situations, including: catastrophic injury to the head and neck; cessation of breathing and circulation; shock; concussion; general medical emergencies; heat and cold illnesses; internal injuries; and other life threatening or serious injury. Course includes certification on first aid, CPR for the professional rescuer and AED use. A fee is collected to cover the costs incurred for certification from the American Red Cross.
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