Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

EMS 105 - CPR/AED & First Aid


Credits: 0.25

Description: This course is designed to teach CPR/AED & First Aid methods and update those methods according to the most current standards. This course meets the standards set by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. This course may be taken as needed for legal mandated training or certification. This class is offered Pass/No Pass.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate the ability to assess a breathing or cardiac emergency in adults, children and infants and administer early response care based on standards and procedures established by American Red Cross.
  2. Diagnose emergency situations and provide appropriate emergency treatment.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 8
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.22
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 0.22