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  • PADM 331: Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Protections

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify potential legal and political issues in fire and emergency services. (2) Describe legal lessons learned from recent cases, and identify best practices in the fire service to avoid legal liability. (3) Analyze and apply legal rules and political issues to manage risk. (4) Formulate political and legal conclusions and recommendations based on the analysis. (5) Locate and apply recent legal and legislative online resources. (6) Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 332: Fire Prevention Org & Mgmt

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course examines the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe aspects of risk reduction education and overall community risk reduction. (2) Explain the fundamental aspects of codes and standards, and the inspection and plan review process. (3) Describe the fire investigation process and discuss fire prevention research. (4) Discuss historical and social influences and describe the master planning process. (5) Describe economic and governmental influences on fire prevention. (6)Explain the effects of departmental influences on fire prevention programs and activities. (7)Discuss strategies for fire prevention. (8) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to fire prevention. (9)Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 335: Personnel Mgmt for Fire & Emergency

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, disciple and collective bargaining. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Identify and explain contemporary personnel management issues. (2) Explain potential personnel management issues. (3)Classify the collective rules, procedures, laws, policies that relate to personnel management issues. (4)Anaylze simple/complex personnel management issues from recruitment to retirement. (5) Formulate recommendations and solutions to personnel management issues. (6) Explore organizational development and leadership styles and how they relate to personnel relationships. (7)Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 336: Community Planning & Risk Reduction

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course provides a theoretical framework for understanding the ethical, sociological, organizational, political and legal components of community planning and risk reduction. Topics include comprehensive planning, zoning, building, fire and life safety codes. Pre-requisite: PADM 210 or permission Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal and ethical basis of community planning and risk reduction (2) Define and explain the concepts of community risk and risk reduction (3) Define and explain the relationship between the components of a comprehensive municipal plan, including land use and zoning (4) Explain the types, implementation, enforcement, benefits and limitations of building, fire and life safety codes (5) Explain the opposition and support of various constituencies to planning and risk reduction and the impact on public policy and administration (6) Meet other course objectives and outcomes identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum
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  • PADM 340: Foundations of EMS

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    An overview of the design and operation of emergency medical services (EMS) systems, delivery of services, and the echelons of care. The history of EMS, the interface of public and private organizations and review of the various personnel who comprise these systems will be examined in relation to their impact on the health care delivery system. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Describe the historical, legal, polictical and social basis of emergency medical services. (2) Explain the relationship and interaction between EMS and the government, healthcare and public health sectors. (3) Compare and contrast the various EMS training and service delivery models in use in the US and other countries. (4) Discuss the 14 EMS attributes identified in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMS Agenda for the Future. (5) Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 341: EMS Management

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course provides the emergency medical services (EMS) leader with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for high performance services. Topics include interagency relations, strategic planning, personnel development, fleet management, data collection, communications and incident management for private, government and volunteer-based services. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Compare and contrast the EMS service delivery models, including volunteer, contracted, hospital-based, third-service and fire-based systems. (2) Describe the various funding sources, including subscription, fee for service and third-party reimbursement. (3) Describe the strategic planning process. (4) Describe EMS personnel recruitment, retention, development and evaluation processes. (5)Describe the applications of technology for information management and communications. (6) Describe the concepts of system status management. (7) Describe the components of a vehicle fleet management system. (8)Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 342: EMS Community Risk Reduction

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course explores the health and injury risks faced by our communities, the demands they place on the emergency medical service (EMS) system, and public education and prevention strategies to reduce their impact. Topics include determining and understanding community demographics, morbidity and mortality studies, emergency care resources and effective communication of risk and prevention. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Locate and analyze demographic, morbidity and mortality data. (2)Describe injury and illness education and prevention methodologies. (3) Describe the human factors relating to acceptance and resistance to prevention messages. (4) Design a risk communication plan. (5) Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 345: EMS Safety & Risk Management

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course introduces the student to the risk management principles of an EMS agency. The emphasis is on safety from the perspective of the field provider. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the occupational health and safety issues affecting EMS personnel. (2) Describe the risk reduction and transfer alternatives available to EMS agencies. (3) Describe responder stress, prevention and interventions. (4)Explain the relationship between EMS, fire and police agencies in the health, safety and protection of personnel. (5) Develop risk management strategies for personnel and agencies. (6) Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 346: Legal, Political & Reg Issues in

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course examines the legal aspects of emergency medical services (EMS) and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in -depth coverage of legal and political issues involving operations, personnel, healthcare regulations, reimbursement and insurance. Pre-requisite: Junior status or prior fire/EMS experience. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify potential legal and political issues in EMS, healthcare and public health. (2) Compare and contrast local, state and federal legislation and regulation that impacts EMS. (3) Compare and contrast medical and operational control of the EMS agency. (4) Explain the financial, regulatory and policy issues relating to insurance reimbursement, including Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party payer structures. (5) Describe legal lessons learned from recent cases, and identify best practices in the EMS to avoid legal liability. (6)Locate and apply recent legal and legislative online resources. (7)Meet other course objectives and outcomes as may be identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum.
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  • PADM 381: History Perspectives and Readings

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course will explore historical events and individuals who shaped leadership, organizational and commerce practices of a variety of organizational types. A special focus is placed on the role of history's transferrable lessons to modern organizations. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing or permission of advisor. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify challenges that humans have faced in the ecological, economic, political, government and business fields, and explain how and why humans responded to those challenges. (2) Analyze and explain the changes in business or public organizations that took place throughout early history and how they affected strategies today. (3) Identify major achievements in these fields and assess their impact on society and organizations.
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