Emergency Preparedness Technology - A55420

This program will provide you with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge necessary to deliver emergency services in local, state and federal government agencies, as well as the private sector. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, emergency planning and emergency management.

Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises that will introduce you to various aspects of emergency preparedness, protection, and enforcement. You will learn technical, managerial and administrative skills such as investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, standards, emergency agency operations, emergency management, disaster response control and finance.

Career Outlook

Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire marshal offices, industrial firms, educational institutions, emergency management offices, government agencies and many private sector opportunities. Graduates will have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions.

Flexible Schedule

This two-year degree program is designed for a student to work full-time in the public services field and attend school full-time on off-duty days. Nash Community College accomplishes this by offering ALL program classes on a flip-flop schedule. The flip-flop schedule means that the same class is taught on two consecutive days. For example, EPT 120 is taught on Monday and Tuesday same time. The two classes are identical in every respect allowing a student who works a rotating shift the ability to take the course regardless of their schedule.

Courses

General Education Courses
COM 110 Introduction to Communication
ENG 111 Expository Writing
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
HUM 115 Critical Thinking
MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics
SOC/BEH Social/Behavioral Sci. Core Elective

Major Core Courses
EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster
EPT 130 Mitigation & Preparedness
EPT 150 Incident Management
EPT 210 Response & Recovery
EPT 220 Terrorism and Emergency Mgmt
EPT 275 Emergency Ops. Center Mgmt
FIP 152 Fire Protection Law
FIP 228 Local Government Finance
FIP 236 Emergency Management

Other Major Courses
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
CJC 215 Organization and Administration
FIP 120 Intro. to Fire Protection
FIP 136 Inspections and Codes
FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies
or
FIP 176 Hazardous Material Operation
FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision
FIP 276 Managing Fire Services
HEA 112 First Aid and CPR

Course Substitutions

Other Major Courses
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills

Total Semester Hour Credits for AAS Degree 69-70