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CURRICULUM | TRANSFER ARTICULATION | RESOURCES| COURSE AND PROGRAM SEARCHES 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. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 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) Home Send Comments Official Disclaimer Last updated: 7-21-08