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

NBE 069 - CPR & First Aid


Description: Training for citizens and employees in Adult, Child and InfantCPR (Cardio Pulmonary Rescue) and Basic First Aid. Participants will learn to recognize and intervene in life-threatening emergencies, and warning signs of heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, and choking. Participants will receive either an American Heartsaver or an American Red Cross card for CPR and First Aid. This course is repeatable.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Student will correctly demonstrate the ability to determine scene safety, assess victim for pulse and respiration, and initiate EMS
  2. The student will begin compressions and respirations at the appropriate ratio for the age and size of victim.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 9
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 0.22
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 0.27