Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size30–35 studentsCredits6.5PrerequisitePrerequisite: Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP) certification or BLS for Prehospital Providers (PHP) certification. Must be issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and not expired less than six months from the start date of class. In this course, students will study through lecture, role-play, simulations, field work, and hands-on practical training, the basic skills necessary for the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment, and transport of the urgently ill or injured person. Course content emphasizes emergency scene size-up, situational awareness, identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, utilizing appropriate rescue techniques, and developing a systematic approach for providing pre-hospital care and safe transportation. 