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Four Week Term March-April 2017Meridian Community CollegeFirst Aid and CPRInstructor: Barbara BishopContact: Through Canvas e-mailHPR 2213 8A 5First Aid and CPRRequired Textbook: Responding to Emergencies Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AEDISBN #: 978-158480554-0PrerequisitesNoneCourse DescriptionStudents receive instruction and practice in methods prescribed in the American RedCross or American Heart Association standard and advanced courses. 3 hours on lineLearning Outcomes Identify the proper procedure to follow for unconscious/conscious chokingvictims. Identify proper CPR compressions and breathing. Identify severe bleeding and the proper procedure to control external bleeding. Identify how to properly immobilize different injuries to the extremities.Instructional TechniquesStudents will read their chapters in the current textbook, which is required. PowerPointpresentations are available to be viewed which include videos and information fromeach chapter. Since the videos are embedded in the PowerPoints, depending on thestudent’s Internet connection, these may take a while to download. Digital Media linksfor these American Red Cross videos should help students view the materials withoutdownloading them. See Digital Media on your Module. Students will participate invarious discussion boards that are related to the information that is presented. Internetsearches may be used for extra credit assignments.Methods of EvaluationStudents will be evaluated though quizzes from the textbook, discussion boards, andone proctored tests (the final). Extra credit assignments which may include Internetsearches will may be included during the semester. Please do not expect bonuses, butview them as gifts that should be taken advantage.

Four Week Term March-April 2017GradingCourse Grades will determined in the following manner:1. Proctored Test (exam)35%2. Quizzes (quizzes 1-9, SLO’s)60%3. Discussion Board5%The following scale will be used to arrive at the semester letter grade.90 – 100A80 - 89B70 - 79C60 - 69D59 or below FTestingThe Proctored test (exam) must be taken at an approved site, preferably at your hostcommunity college. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule this proctored test andthis is done through our Canvas site with SmarterProctoring. Failing to schedule yourproctored test during the testing period is not an excuse to miss the exam. Pleasedo not wait until the last day—last semester the Internet went down. A proctored test isan exam in which the student must go to a testing center and present properidentification to take the test. If you need assistance with this contact your E-Learningdepartment at your college or Instructor. No notes, books or other aids may be usedfor the proctored test. Our Proctored test will be open for two days and noextensions will be allowed.Academic HonestyScholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. You are expected to complete all work forthis course on your own. Pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices will not beallowed in any of the testing centers. If any electronic device is brought out during aproctored test the student will receive a grade of a zero and be asked to leave. Anyquestions regarding this policy should be discussed with the instructor. The student isexpected to do his or her own work for all assignments.AttendanceAttendance in a distance learning class means logging in and submitting assignmentson regularly basis to the course site as directed by the instructor. However, justlogging into the Canvas site does not constitute attendance—submission ofassignments determines attendance. Assignments should be submitted well beforethe deadlines. This instructor has the right to drop an excessively absent student fromclass at any time during the semester before the withdrawal date. The student shouldcheck announcements, deadlines, and e-mails on the Canvas site several times perweek, even if deadlines are met. New information or extra credit assignments may beposted in between deadlines. Missing any combination of two assignments, quizzesor proctored test over the course of the semester will result in being dropped

Four Week Term March-April 2017from the course. Once the last day to withdraw from a MSVCC course has passed thestudent will remain in the course and receive the appropriate grade based on worksubmitted.Other Meridian Community College PoliciesATTENDANCE POLICY: Meridian Community College believes strongly that the singlegreatest predictor of student success is attendance in class. Students are expected to attendclass regularly. Instructors are required to keep accurate attendance records. Specific attendancerequirements for each course are determined and enforced by the instructor and vary frominstructor to instructor. The complete attendance policy may be found in the current MCCCatalog. No food or drink of any kind is allowed in the classroom. Guests, including children,should not be brought into the classroom during class time.CELL PHONES AND PAGERS: Because of the noise distraction during class, use of thesedevices will only be allowed to access e-textbooks or other course specific information. Anyquestions with this policy should be discussed with the instructor.STUDENT IDENTIFICATION POLICY: Students must display a current MCC ID card onhis/her person at all times while on campus. ID cards are provided and validated by the CampusPolice office, located on the first floor of Ivy Hall. The ID card must be worn on the personabove the waist, which means it cannot be on a purse, book bag, etc. Individuals without an IDcard in plain view will be stopped to verify their status as a student, staff, or authorized visitor.Displaying of the ID is also required for use of the MCC library and most other services andactivities. Individuals who fail to display the identification card may be subject to fines,sanctions and penalties including charges of trespassing and/or suspension from school.POLICY ON AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Consistent with the mandates ofSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990,Meridian Community College is committed to providing individuals with disabilities equalopportunity to participate in and benefit from its educational programs and services. TheCoordinator of the Career and Technical (CTE) Support Services Office has been designated tocoordinate the College’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under theselaws. Students in need of special assistance should contact the CTE Support ServicesCoordinator located in Reed Hall, room 123B. The telephone number is 601-484-8777; e-mailis: supportservices@meridiancc.edu.SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY: Meridian Community College is committed to creatingand maintaining a community in which students and employees can learn and work together inan atmosphere free of the threat of sexual assault. Every member of the college communityshould be aware that the College considers personal physical safety of students and employees tobe a minimal prerequisite for the establishment of a quality learning environment. MCC viewsany form of sexual misconduct (including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence andstalking) as a serious offense, and such behavior is prohibited by state law and by college policy.The complete sexual misconduct policy is located on Eaglenet and in the MCC Catalog.

Four Week Term March-April 2017SEXUAL HARASSMENT: It is the policy of MCC, in keeping with efforts to establish anenvironment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community arerespected, that sexual harassment of students and employees at MCC is unacceptable conductand will not be tolerated. The College's sexual harassment definition, policy and guidelinesoutlining procedures for filing complaints may be found in the MCC Catalog.GRIEVANCE POLICY: The “Student Grievance Process” provides students with a procedureto resolve grievances, complaints or concerns in an equitable, orderly and timely manner. Thepolicy and process for filing a grievance can be found in the MCC Catalog. For grade appeals,refer to the “Grade Review Policy” as summarized in the MCC Catalog.POLICY ON STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, DISCIPLINE, DRUG USEAND CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: All students are expected to read and understand theCollege’s statement on student rights and responsibilities, discipline, drug use, and classroombehavior. These statements are found in the MCC Catalog.CONDUCT ON CAMPUS: MCC strives to preserve a learning environment on the campuswhich is free from disturbances and disruptions. Students are expected to exhibit self-reliant,acceptable and desirable behavior. The guiding principles to meet these expectations includerespecting the rights of others, being truthful, not participating in unacceptable behavior, orviolating federal, state and local laws and ordinances. The following code is applicable to anyfacility owned or operated by MCC.FINE IMPOSED UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR:The purpose of this section is to outline different situations and types of unacceptable behaviorwhere a fine will be imposed. The following will be subject to a fine of 25 for the first offense, 50 for the second offense, 100 for the third offense and disciplinary action including, but notlimited to, probation or suspension.1. Public profanity, cursing or vulgarity2. Smoking cigarettes (including electronic) and/or using tobacco products near anybuilding entrance or smoking outside of designated smoking areas3. Failure, refusal or inability to present a current MCC ID card upon request (must wear onvisible location of one’s person at all times when on College property)4. Unauthorized entry to or use of College facilities5. Unusually loud noise which creates a public disturbance including, but not limited to,shouting, use of portable radios, use of automobile radios, use of laptops or musicalinstrumentsSMOKING AND TOBACCO USE POLICY: Meridian Community College prohibitssmoking and/or using tobacco products inside any facility owned or operated by MCC. Smokingincludes the use of any product that is smoked and produces smoke or vapor including but notlimited to cigarettes, hookahs, and electronic cigarettes. Smoking and using tobacco products islimited to designated areas. Smoking near any building entrance is prohibited. See the onlinecampus map for the location of all designated smoking and tobacco usage areas. This policyapplies to all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Violators will face a fine and could face furtherdisciplinary action.