Firefighter/EMSP (FI12)  Diploma


Program Description:

The Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Professional diploma program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the public safety areas of fire service and emergency medical services. Upon completion of the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Professional diploma, students may be eligible for certification and/or licensure in the following areas: Firefighter I, EMT, and AEMT. Note: criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences. To complete the AEMT portion.

Entrance date:

Core courses: Each semester

Occupationally specific courses: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION- Reading 224 ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills 60
Writing 236 Reading Comprehension 55
Arthmetic 229 Arithmetic 34

High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.

Credits required for graduation: 55

The Fire Science Technology program is recognized by the National Fire Academy (NFA).

Curriculum Outline (8 hours)
Basic Skills Courses 8 Credits 8
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

3
MATH 1012

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

3
Select one of Social/Behav. Sci. courses for a min. of 2 cr. 2
PSYC 1010

Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.

3
EMPL 1000

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

2
Occupational Courses 44 credits
Faculty
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Program Chair

Chair/Instructor, Fire Science Technology
EMT Building

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