2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin

HPE2034 First Aid

0.5 credit per semester

Students learn to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. They acquire American Red Cross certification. Students learn first aid skills the citizen responder needs in order to act as the first link in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of injuries and illness and personal safety and health. This course does not meet the Health Education graduation requirement.

Comprehensive Health Education
9 - 10 - 11 - 12
May be repeated 1 time

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