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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of the principles of supervision and leadership as they apply to work in the public sector. Particular emphasis is made on supervising, motivating, and developing personnel in public safety organizations, including discussion of civil service, public liability issues, and command as an element of a quasi-military organizational structure. This course covers general supervisory/leadership principles and topics available to all public safety employees in Fire, Police, Emergency Management, and Emergency Medical Service Departments. This course is cross listed as EMGT 2210 Public Sector Supervision and Leadership and FIRE 2210 Public Sector Supervision and Leadership. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course. (2 contact hours) (2 contact hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with instruction in the identification of hazardous materials, chemical reactions, and the proper handling of hazardous materials incidents. It includes instruction in the implementation of the appropriate multilevel and interagency Incident Command process required to effectively handle such incidents. The course culminates with case studies and simulated incidents. The course content meets most recommendations of NFPA Standard 472, OSHA 20CFR1920.120 and U.S. EPA 40CFR311, Awareness and Operations levels and selected portions of NFPA Standard 472, Technician and Incident Commander levels. This course is cross-listed as FIRE 2340 Hazardous Materials Operations and Command and EMGT 2340 Hazardous Materials Operations and Command. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course. (3 contact hours)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the systems available for the management of disaster incidents. Students will examine such topics as disaster management history, organization, terminology, resources, responsibilities, and responses to specific types of incidents such as fire, flooding, severe weather, and terrorism. (3 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in the importance of an effective Continuity of Operations plan/program. Students will gain an understanding of such a plan, its key components, and submit a written draft of a portion of said plan for an organization. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Second year standing in Emergency Management Planning and Administration Program and permission of instructor Under the direction of qualified personnel, students will have the opportunity of experiencing first-hand an agency's role, dynamics, functions, and relationship to the community served. At the conclusion of the course, students will prepare a report discussing the differences and similarities among the agencies within which they have been placed. (2 contact hours)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMGT 1000 or permission of program director These specialized courses provide in-depth examinations of specialized topics and current issues not covered in detail elsewhere in the curriculum.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: CPR-American Heart Association: Health Care Provider, 18 years of age or older This introductory course provides basic knowledge and skills used in the treatment and transport of the sick or injured until they reach the hospital. The course places emphases on lifting and moving patients, trauma and medical patient management, and airway and cardiac management. Successful completion of this course qualifies students to take the National Registry Certification Exam for Basic EMT.(8 contact hours: 5 lecture, 3 lab)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous EMT certification This course provides a review of basic knowledge and skills used in the treatment and transport of the sick or injured until they reach the hospital. The course places emphasis on lifting and moving patients, trauma and medical patient management, and airway and cardiac management. The course also presents current methods of patient management and the use of new equipment. Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for renewal of certification as a Basic EMT.(2 contact hours)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous Paramedic Certification This course provides a review of basic knowledge and skills used in the treatment and transport of the sick or injured until they reach the hospital. The course places emphasis on trauma and medical patient management, obstetrics and pediatric management, and geriatric emergencies. The course also presents current methods of patient management and the use of new equipment. Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for renewal of certification as a Paramedic. (3 contact hours)
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic program, current EMT certification, current American Heart Association: Health Care Provider or American Red Cross: Professional Rescuer CPR card This is an introductory course for Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) which provides the basic knowledge and skill for general patient assessment, general pharmacology, pathophysiology of shock, burn management, communicable disease prevention, respiratory management, and trauma care in the pre-hospital setting. Classroom and clinical experiences provide refinement of skills learned. This is the first of a series of four courses required for state certification.(28 contact hours: 7 lecture, 6 lab, 15 clinical)
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