KIN 193 - Standard First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D.

    Recent Professors
    swsmith@riohondo.edu, calcala@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of KIN 193
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed for students pursuing a career working with the public and for those who want to further their understanding of handling emergency situations. Students learn how to give immediate care to suddenly injured or ill persons. In addition, students learn techniques for controlling bleeding, splinting, transporting victims, emergency procedures, one-person cardiopulmonary respiration (C.P. R.) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (A.E.D). Students have the opportunity to apply these technical procedures in class. This course fulfills the requirements for American Red Cross certifications in standard first aid as well as C.P.R. and A.E.D.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:30am–12:55pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:30am–10:35am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–11:35am