ESSENTIALS OF ATHLETIC TRAINING AND FIRST AID

Grades: 11-12

Credit: .5 unit

The content of this course will focus on orthopedic anatomy, the physiology of healing, and maintenance of common injuries and illnesses. This course is designed to give students preparing for a career in the healthcare industry a general knowledge of athletic injuries and illnesses. The class will cover information needed for the student, upon completion, to give care and first aid to the sick and injured individual that he/she may encounter in their day to day life. Topics that will be covered related to this area include the evaluation, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in Adult CPR/AED. Class may be taken for elective credit only. DOES NOT COUNT TOWARD P.E. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT