PE 20 - Emergency Care and Injury Prevention

    Recent Professors
    V. Montes
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course educates students about the human body as it pertains to prevention, identification, and treatment. Students will learn about anatomy & physiology and its importance for healthy living and making appropriate lifestyle choices. Students will be able to identify medical concepts such as general medical conditions (illness, poisoning, bites, stings, hot/cold emergencies), legal issues, concussions, choking, bleeding, shock, anaphylaxis and musculoskeletal injuries as it pertains to athletic populations. Students will engage in hands-on activities with a focus on learning, practicing, and mastering splinting, wound care, CPR & AED (adults, children and infants). This course is ideal for individuals interested in the Sports Medicine field including but not limited to: Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Emergency Room Technician. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu Fri 11:55am–12:45pm, Wed 12:20pm–1:10pm