Class Notes for Winter Quarter 2009

Introduced class members and course in general

Class activity about thinking styles: Rational Self, Safekeeping Self, Feeling Self, and Experimental Self

Rational Self (quadrant A; blue) expects: well-articulated ideas and facts, material direct and to the point, most efficient solutions, credible proof

Safekeeping Self (quadrant B; green) expects: details, written schedule and plan of action, structured step-by-step unfolding of topic, references and background info

Feeling Self (quadrant C; red) expects: empathy and consideration of needs, eye-to-eye contact, involvement of others, respect of feelings, equal consideration

By understanding how you think can help you learn better and how to work better with others

We had a good mix of all the different Selves, which helps us have better discussions!

Class activity on memorizing...being able to associate items helps us remember things better...without association, our brains do not retain the information as well...therefore, don't just memorize, associate!

Watched American Red Cross video on various information for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid

Next week we will practice the skills associated with the information viewed in the information viewed on the American Red Cross video

Sub instructor Lisa Borho for Tuesday's class

Discussed Disease Transmission, Recognizing Emergencies, Obtaining Consent, and the 3-C's from the text book

One needs to utilize all of the senses when recognizing an emergency

Once an emergency is recognized, a responder needs to decide whether to act or not...the least a responder MUST do is to call 9-1-1 or the emergency number

Obtaining consent is important in order to provide care for a conscious victim...if the victim is unconscious it is referred to as informed consent

If a victim refuses care, then the responder should call 9-1-1 or the emergency number

Disease can be transmitted through the air, through the skin, through ingestion, through other fluids and other areas of the body, such as the eyes and nose

Preventing disease transmission is extremely important to a responder...the use of barriers helps to keep disease transmission extremely low

Barriers include disposable latex/vinyl gloves, breathing barriers, and protective eyewear

There are specific steps that must be taken when cleaning a blood spill

Once an emergency is recognized, we follow the action steps check, call, care (the 3 C's)

Check the scene for safety...if it is NOT safe, call 9-1-1 and monitor the situation

If the scene is save, check the victim and obtain consent

If you find a life-threatening condition, or if you are unsure of what to do, call 9-1-1 or the emergency work number

At Clark College, responders call Security (992-2133, x2133) and they will contact and meet emergency personnel

Call First if you feel there is a heart problem (if you are alone with no availability of a cell phone)

Care First if you feel there is a breathing problem (if you are alone with no availability of a cell phone)

Provide the care necessary for the condition(s) found, if any; otherwise, monitor the victim until emergency personnel arrive

Practiced the skills of Checking an Unconscious victim, Conscious Choking victim, and removing gloves