SAFE 110 Introduction to Emergency Operations

This course is a lecture study of the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include Hazardous Materials, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Mass Casualty Incidents.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

SAFE 110Introduction to Emergency Operations

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a lecture study of the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include Hazardous Materials, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Mass Casualty Incidents.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Students will be able to apply knowledge to the operations of Incident Management.
  • Students will be able to apply knowledge to the operation of Multiple Casualty Incidents.
  • Students will have an awareness of Hazardous Materials.
  • Students will be able to apply knowledge to the safe operations of Mass Casualty Incidents due to Terrorism and Disasters.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Unit 1-1 Incident Management

Unit 1-2 Multiple Casualty Incidents

Unit 1-3 Hazardous Materials Awareness

Unit 1-4 Mass Casualty Incidents Due to Terrorism and Disaster

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Quizzes, Exams, Skill Checks.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1.    CSI Final Exam