This course is a survey of health care professions. Topics include professional duties and responsibilities, working environments, and career choices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the health care professions and be prepared to make informed career choices. This course is designed to introduce students to study of associate degree nursing and to provide a transition to the Western Piedmont Community College nursing curriculum. This course covers the basic knowledge and skills for the performance of infant, child, and adult CPR and the management of foreign body airway obstruction.
Emphasis is placed on recognition, assessment, and proper management of emergency care.
Upon completion, students should be able to perform infant, child, and adult CPR and manage foreign body airway obstructions.