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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

HLTH 1000 - Disease Conditions



2 Credits
This course provides basic information about common disease conditions affecting various body systems. Diagnostic and treatment procedures will be presented.

Learning Outcomes
perform infant, child, and adult basic lifesaving procedures

manage obstructed airway

describe basic heart and lung structure

manage shock

describe basic emergency care

describe infant, child, and adult basic lifesaving procedures

perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

describe healthy lifestyles

describe how to prevent shaken baby syndrome

control bleeding

perform two person CPR

demonstrate rescue breathing

apply bandages

identify heart attack signs and symptoms

define healthy lifestyles

differentiate between infant, child, and adult basic lifesaving procedures

apply splints

identify heart attack risk factors