Emergency Services Administration - Northampton County Area Community College

Emergency Services Administration from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Emergency Management degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Narrative Whether an emergency is the result of a natural disaster or man-made, governments, schools, hospitals and industry need to be able to respond effectively. Emergency Services administrators are the managers who are charged with meeting this important challenge by providing fire, police, emergency medical services and more. Northampton\\\'s associate\\\'s degree is open to all qualified applicants. If you are an experienced first responder interested in advancing your career, this program could be an excellent option for you. Individuals employed in the private sector as safety officers or security professionals can also develop and strengthen their capabilities and effectiveness by completing this program. Northampton\\\'s graduates are employed in positions with job titles such as emergency management coordinator, deputy or assistant emergency management coordinator, public safety director, emergency operations director, fire fighter, emergency medical technician, law enforcement official, safety professional or security coordinator. Program Features Our program and course content has been developed to be congruent with concepts established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and local emergency planning committees. Courses emphasize an interoperable approach to the total cycle of emergency management . We develop your administrative skills, including accounting and human resources management, so that you can function at an operational level within an emergency response organization or agency. Required General Education courses round out your training so that you are equipped to communicate well with diverse staff and the community. Program Outcomes Graduates of the program will: Demonstrate an understanding of administrative principles as it relates to accounting/finance and management . Apply emergency service and public safety skills as they relate to agency/organization operations. Acquire and demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills. Acquire and practice an understanding of ethics and legal responsibility as it pertains to the gravity of emergency response and public safety. Work effectively in both individual and team environments. Design and implement a cohesive administrative strategy, effectively combining all elements of successful business practice. Employ critical thinking and problem solving techniques relevant to emergency situations. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Emergency Management courses.