PSAF 210 - Legal Consideration for Fire and Emergency Services

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course provides a general introduction into legal considerations in the fire service. It can also be used as a guide to the legal issues associated with the fire service. Technical areas to be covered will be understanding legal issues that are intertwined with the fire service, legal liability, sovereign immunity, overtime laws, collective bargaining, OSHA compliance, worker¿s compensation, physical abilities testing, medical examinations, drug testing, discrimination, and sexual harassment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ivytech.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 921-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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