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Emergency Response and Operations
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science
Effective First Year/Term: 2008 Summer I
Overall G.P.A.: 2.0
Major Code: 3112
Faculty Initiator: Gene McDaniel
Initiating College: Phoenix College
Program Availability: Shared by: CGCC, EMCC, GCC, MCC, PC,
PVCC, RSC, SCC
Total Credits: 60.5-61
CIPS Code: 51.09.04
Instructional Council: Emergency Medical Technology / Fire
Science Technology (54)
Development Date: 2-5-08
District Curriculum Committee Online Agenda Date: 4-21-08 to 4-24-08
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5-27-08
Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Response and Operations provides students with a
curriculum specific to the student’s individual needs in addition to the knowledge and skills needed in today’s changing
public safety workplace. The program develops education, skills, and techniques for planning, responding, and mitigating
various emergency situations within the student’s specific discipline with emphasis on effective response and operations.
The curriculum combines coursework in public safety emergency services with a general education component.
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program.
Admission Criteria:
Students pursuing Track I, Fire Operations, OR
Track II, Advanced Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic, may be required to complete a program entrance exam
as appropriate
OR
Permission of Program Director
Program Prerequisites: Credits: 6- 8
Track I, Fire Operations
+ EMT/FSC104
Basic Emergency Medical Technology (8) OR
Permission of Program Director
8
OR
Track II, Advanced Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer OR
+ EMT235
Emergency Cardiac Care (3) AND
+ EMT236
Pharmacology in an Emergency Setting (3) OR
Permission of Program Director
6
OR
Advanced cardiac life support course OR
Emergency cardiac care course, AND
EMT-Paramedic certification AND
Current employment as an EMT Paramedic
OR
Permission of Program Director
Required Courses: Credits: 17.5 – 18
Students must select one of the following three tracks.
Track I Credits: 18
Fire Operations
+ FSC102
FSC105
FSC130
FSC134
Fire Department Operations
Hazardous Materials/First Responder
Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT
Fitness and Conditioning/Firefighters
11
3
1
3
OR
Track II Credits: 17.5
Advanced Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
+ EMT242
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (1) OR
+ EMT265
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers: Advanced (1)
1
+ EMT240
+ EMT245
+ EMT272AA
2
2
12.5
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Trauma Management I
Advanced Emergency Medical Technology
OR
Track III Credits: 18
Emergency Management
AJS/FSC139
Emergency Response to Terrorism
AJS/FSC146
Disaster Recovery Operations
AJS/FSC147
Emergency Preparedness
AJS/FSC148
Fundamentals of Emergency Management
AJS/FSC149
Hazard Mitigation
AJS/FSC224
Incident Command Systems
3
3
3
3
3
3
Restricted Electives: Credits: 17-18
Any AJS or EMT or FSC prefixed courses not listed in the Required Courses area.
AJS+++++
Any approved AJS prefixed course
DPR+++++
Any approved DPR prefixed course
EMT+++++
Any approved EMT prefixed course
FSC+++++
Any approved FSC prefixed course
LET+++++
Any approved LET prefixed course
1-6
1-6
1-6
1-6
1-6
Free Electives: None
General Education: Credits: 25
CORE: Credits: 15
First-Year Composition
Any approved general education courses from the First-Year Composition area.
6
Oral Communication
Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area.
3
Critical Reading
Any approved general education course from the Critical Reading area
3
Mathematics
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area.
3
DISTRIBUTION: Credits: 10
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area.
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course from the Social and
Behavioral Sciences area.
3
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area.
4
Program Competencies
Track I
1.
Identify, describe, and explain fire department operations, including equipment, personnel, and
administrative policies. (FSC102)
2.
Identify and describe the types, functions, and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, and demonstrate the
appropriate and safe use of each. (FSC102)
3.
Describe the theory of fire behavior, including types of fires, and explain how building construction affects
firefighting operations. (FSC102)
4.
Identify, describe, and explain fire department operations, including equipment, personnel, and
administrative policies. (FSC102)
5.
Demonstrate the use of proper tools, standard operating procedures, and firefighter skills in a variety of
firefighting situations and firefighter tasks. (FSC102)
6.
Describe the planning and preparation process for emergency incidents; identify the components and
application of Incident Command systems (ICS) and unified command procedures during the response to
and mitigation of emergency incidents. (FSC102, FSC105)
7.
Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention.
(FSC102, FSC105)
8.
Define terrorism, and describe the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource
development, and incident management systems. (FSC102, FSC105)
9.
Describe and demonstrate the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks. (FSC130,
FSC134)
Track II
1.
Administer parenteral medications. (EMT240, EMT242, EMT265, EMT272AA)
2.
Identify and treat obstetric and gynecological emergencies. (EMT242, EMT245, EMT265, EMT272AA)
3.
Identify and treat respiratory emergencies. (EMT242, EMT265, EMT272AA)
4.
Describe the actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects, and dosages of the drugs
included in the current Arizona Department of Health Services approved Paramedic drug box. (EMT240,
EMT242, EMT272AA)
5.
6.
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8.
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10.
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12.
13.
14.
Identify and treat cardiovascular emergencies including (ECG) electrocardiographic interpretation.
(EMT240, EMT272AA)
Identify and treat medical emergencies. (EMT240, EMT272AA)
Apply the procedures of identifying and treating shock, including IV fluid therapy for patents in emergency
situations. (EMT245, EMT272AA)
Identify and treat soft tissue injuries. (EMT245, EMT272AA)
Describe the planning and preparation process for emergency incidents; identify the components and
application of Incident Command Systems (ICS) and unified command procedures during the response to
and mitigation of emergency incidents. (EMT245, EMT272AA).
Describe the role and responsibilities of emergency response and operations for the Emergency
Paramedic. (EMT272AA)
Perform the procedures unique to pediatric and neonatal transport. (EMT272AA)
Identify and treat central nervous system emergencies. (EMT272AA)
Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention.
(EMT272AA)
Define terrorism, and describe the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource
development, and incident management systems. (EMT272AA)
Track III
1.
Define terrorism, and describe the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource
development, incident management systems, patient assessment, and communication with the media.
(AJS/FSC139)
2.
Describe disaster recovery operations including planning considerations, special populations issues, and
recovery responsibilities. (AJS/FSC146)
3.
Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention.
(AJS/FSC147)
4.
Describe and explain historical events and components of an integrated emergency medical system,
including the role of development and processes for assessing threat. (AJS/FSC148)
5.
Identify and describe hazard mitigation strategies, including coordinated community responses and
resources. (AJS/FSC149)
6.
Describe methods for managing emergency incidents including command, control, and coordination of
response. (AJS/FSC224)
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