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3.00 Credits
This International Renewable Energy Council (IREC) focused course is designed to introduce students to grid tied photovoltaic (PV) systems. In this course, students will learn the benefits of a grid tied system and the positive impact on the environment these systems can have. At the conclusion of this course, students will have the basic knowledge and understanding in design and installation of residential and commercial buildings. This course is patterned after the Job Task Analysis set by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry-Level Solar PV exam and also fulfills the prerequisite of related experience and education required to sit for the industry certification. The certification is not included in the course.
Prerequisite:
ELT 112 and ELT 116
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the Incident Command-Unified Command Structure. Additionally, a look at incident management from various perspectives such as local fire departments, industrial settings, the Oklahoma City bombing, and others will be discussed. The student will work in an interactive program to prepare for future roles and responsibilities as those charged with a management role in incident command, control or mitigation. Moreover, the student will learn from the experiences of others, sharpening their understanding and skills relative to the dimensions of emergency incident management. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the terms and regulatory framework of incident management; Identify the roles and responsibilities associated with incident management; Differentiate between Incident Command and Unified Command; Recognize the need for, and the role of, various functionaries in the incident management system; Define the terms "teamwork" and "cooperation" in incident management; Identify the consequences of a poor or ineffective incident management structure; Recognize the need for, and use of, incident management; Describe how incident management is applied in various emergencies.
Prerequisite:
New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the concepts of Emergency and Crisis Planning. The course provides an overview of the entire concept of planning as an activity to anticipate, prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from any incident. Through a dynamic process, the course will break down the planning process into understandable parts such as hazard analysis, resource assessment, plan development, coordination with others, and plan implementation training and education. In addition, the student will work in an interactive program to establish a planning process for their company or municipality. The student will learn from the experiences and circumstances of others while sharpening their understanding and skills relative to the dimensions of Emergency Planning and Management. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the terms and regulatory framework of emergency planning; Identify the roles and responsibilities associated with the planning process; Differentiate between "Emergency Planning" and "Emergency Management"; Recognize the need for Emergency Planning and the role of various functionaries in the process; Define the terms "teamwork" and "cooperation" in emergency planning; Identify the pitfalls of a poor or ineffective emergency planning system; Recognize the need for, and the use of, emergency planning; Describe how emergency planning affects emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
Prerequisite:
New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with an overview of the theories and concepts of leadership development. The course will examine leadership from a value (core values) approach, systems (chain of command) approach, a functional approach, and a skills approach (motivation, supervision, and communications). In addition, the student will study the process approach by looking at leadership as a process of influencing an organization/group to achieve goals. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the terms "leadership" and "influence" relative to emergency response; Identify the roles and responsibilities associated with leadership; Differentiate between leadership and ego; Identify the need for, and the role of, leadership in the incident management system; Define the terms "teamwork" and "cooperation" relative to leadership and influence in emergency response; Identify the consequences of poor or ineffective leadership in an emergency; Recognize what it takes to be influential and the need for influence in certain circumstances; Describe how leadership can influence people, their response to activities, their safety and their future leadership styles.
Prerequisite:
EMER 105 or EMS 204
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with the knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities and the equipment needed by those involved in search and rescue efforts. The course also provides the student with practical exercises and search missions where they are required to utilize the proper equipment. The contents of the course include topics in three major areas: survival, support, and search and rescue. Additionally, the student is provided with an excellent opportunity to discuss and investigate the role of search and rescue in relation to incident management as well as the roles and responsibilities of search and rescue leaders. Students will learn from the experiences of others to sharpen their understanding and skills relative to search and rescue. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the components of search and rescue operations and resources; List the major responsibilities for search and rescue; Describe the components of Incident Command System (ICS) and their functions; Differentiate between at least three types of maps used in search and rescue; Identify the use of topographical maps; Define the plotting methods or grid systems; Describe the parts of the compass; Utilize a compass; Define the six crucial steps in search and rescue management; Differentiate between the two basic categories of search tactics (Passive and Active); Describe the primary types of active search tactics; Describe the techniques and methods used by searchers; List searching or tactical skills needed by field searchers; Explain why knowledge of lost person behavior can be an advantage to the searcher.
Prerequisite:
EMER 105 or EMS 204
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1.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with a forum for discussion of the basic need for emergency management, emergency planning and incident management. This course will also overview the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer in preparation for a series of response drills to implement student knowledge in these areas. In addition, a functional exercise will be conducted to test the course outcomes and competencies. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the application of the various roles and responsibilities in incident management; Identify the roles and responsibilities associated with incident management; Identify the difference between Incident Command and Unified Command; Define the roles of various functionaries in the incident management system; Define the terms "teamwork" and "cooperation" in incident management; Evaluate hazards and risks associated with emergency response operations; Correct hazardous conditions associated with emergency response operations; Identify and correct unsafe acts that are observed during functional exercises as they apply to recognized standards provided by fire, police, medical and hazardous material regulations; Develop a plan of action to reduce or alleviate hazards; Implement a plan of action to reduce or alleviate hazards.
Prerequisite:
EMER 105 or EMS 204
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3.00 Credits
The Emergency Management & Planning College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) Internship is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences in conjunction with classroom studies in the field of emergency management and planning. These experiences are structured either to prepare the student for a specific occupation in the various management branches of emergency services or to allow the student to explore career options in various emergency services management and planning roles. Students in the EMER CSEL internship program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180-hour internship will earn three (3) college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected course competencies listed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program related concepts that have been applied during the (CSEL) Internship; Describe the ways that various technology was utilized during in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process that was utilized within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence in emergency management has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction as it relates to emergency management and planning; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement that were developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor; Work closely with a faculty mentor within the EMER major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Prerequisite:
Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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9.00 Credits
This intensive program is designed to instruct the pre-hospital care provider in the skills necessary to reduce mortality and morbidity from accident and illness. Topics covered include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical aids to ventilation, trauma management, head, neck and spinal injuries, fractures, medical and environmental emergencies, crisis intervention and vehicle rescue. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Control hazards present to self, victim and bystanders at the scene of a pre-hospital medical emergency situation; Assess extent of injury to victims suffering pre-hospital accident or illness; Recognize and provide appropriate emergency care to victims suffering cardiac arrest and/or airway obstruction; Assess and provide adequate emergency care for victims suffering trauma to one or more body systems; Communicate patient care information in an effective professional manner both verbally and in writing; Assess cardiac, respiratory, diabetic and associated medical and environmental emergencies; Evaluate obstetrical emergencies and provide appropriate assistance and/or emergency intervention to the expectant female.
Prerequisite:
(MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075)) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
Corequisite:
FEMA NIMS IS-100 and IS-700
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of advanced life support systems and procedures. Topics such as medical/legal ethics and drug information will be presented. Experiments and case studies will be presented. It will also provide the student with theory, concepts and the applications necessary to measure the pre-hospital scene and its surroundings. Additionally, the student will be able to prioritize care based on patient assessment, which includes body substance isolation, scene safety, recognition and stabilization of life-threatening conditions, identification of patients who require rapid stabilization and transportation for definitive care. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Define the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems as they relate to history, system development, education, research and continuous quality improvement; Describe the individual's role in providing emergency patient care; Outline the individual's role in promoting community health education, wellness and prevention; Identify professional, ethical, legal and moral accountability issues and situations; Identify the components of patient assessment and examination; Identify life-threatening conditions; Outline effective patient communication techniques; Apply interventions as identified during patient assessment; Identify priorities of management of the medical and traumatic patient; Effectively provide current and on-going patient care; Recognize changes in assessment and apply appropriate interventions as indicated; Identify communication strategies necessary to collect information, interview and assess patients. CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Students currently certified (without restrictions or administrative actions) by National Registry Emergency Medical Technician must also obtain a Pennsylvania EMT certification; Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification issued by an approved third party accreditation body as identified by the PA Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; Successful completion of physical examination (including drug screening) performed by the students physician using the physical form provided by DCCC; Clear Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check as mandated by PA Bureau of EMS; Clear child abuse clearance as mandated by the PA Bureau of EMS; Clear FBI background clearance including fingerprinting; Clear criminal background from state of residence; Provide verifiable documentation in the form of a letter from a chief officer from an EMS organization of 25 patient contacts as primary patient care leader where the candidate made the overall medical decisions for patient treatment and transport destination (Note: This document must be submitted with the admissions packet no later than the second week of February in the year the student is applying)
Prerequisite:
See Course Desciption for Full List of Required Certifications and Clearances
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6.00 Credits
This course is designed to stress practices applicable to the paramedic practitioner. Emphasis is placed on medication application, pharmacology and therapeutic concepts and practices. Various approaches are covered to ensure that the student receives broad exposure to all areas required for the paramedic practitioner. Experiments and case studies will be presented during this course. The student will utilize the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system to examine the mechanics of respiration, gases, regulation of respiration, foreign body airway obstructions and airway evaluation. In addition, the student will study the essential parameters of airway evaluation, airway management, and airway procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the components of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to care for the sick or injured; Identify the proper use and administration of drugs for various body systems; Explain pharmacological characteristics, mathematical principles, and purpose in administering pharmacological agents; Identify communication strategies necessary to collect information, interview and assess patients; Discuss the assessment and management of the respiratory system; Identify the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory systems; Describe variations in assessment and management of the respiratory system; Outline the mechanics of the respiratory system; Describe the regulation of the respiratory system; Describe devices and techniques in the management of the respiratory patient; Describe conditions and complications associated with the respiratory system; Utilize pharmacological agents in management of the respiratory system; Utilize manual and mechanical interventions in management of the respiratory system; Distinguish between respiration, pulmonary ventilation, and external and internal respiration; Describe pulmonary circulation; Describe voluntary, chemical and nervous regulation of respiration; Outline essential parameters to evaluate the effectiveness of airway and breathing; Describe the indications, contraindications, and techniques for supplemental oxygen delivery; Discuss methods for patient ventilation; Describe the assessment techniques and devices used to ensure adequate oxygenation.
Prerequisite:
EMTP 100 and Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification
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