Emergency Response and Operations - Scottsdale Community College

Emergency Response and Operations from Scottsdale Community College is a Campus Associate Emergency Management degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Response and Operations program 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 Competencies: Track I Identify, describe, and explain fire department operations, including equipment, personnel, and administrative policies. Identify and describe the types, functions, and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, and demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of each. Describe the theory of fire behavior, including types of fires, and explain how building construction affects firefighting operations. Demonstrate the use of proper tools, standard operating procedures, and firefighter skills in a variety of firefighting situations and firefighter tasks. Specify 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. Identify and explain emergency planning and implementation strategies for response and prevention. Describe and explain the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource development, and incident management systems under terrorism conditions. Describe and demonstrate the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks. Track II Administer parenteral medications. Identify and treat obstetric and gynecological emergencies. Identify and treat respiratory emergencies. 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. Identify and treat cardiovascular emergencies including (ECG) electrocardiographic interpretation. Classify the types of medical emergencies and identify appropriate treatment protocols. Apply the procedures of identifying and treating shock, including IV fluid therapy for patients in emergency situations. Identify diagnostic characteristics of soft tissue injuries and appropriate treatment processes. Describe and demonstrate the planning and preparation process for emergency incidents using Incident Command Systems (ICS). Define the role and responsibilities of emergency response and operations for the Emergency Paramedic. Perform the procedures unique to pediatric and neonatal transport. Identify and treat central nervous system emergencies. Identify and explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention. Describe the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource development, and incident management systems by identifying all relevant steps for first responders. Track III Define and describe the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource development, incident management systems, patient assessment, and communication with the media during emergency terrorism situations. Define and describe disaster recovery operations including planning considerations, special populations issues, and recovery responsibilities. Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention. Identify the critical components of an integrated emergency medical system, and the processes used for assessing threat. Identify and differentiate between various hazard mitigation strategies, including coordinated community responses and resources. Compare and contrast methods for managing emergency incidents including command, control, and coordination of response. Track IV Describe the chemical processes utilized in dealing with hazardous materials incidence. Recognize and identify the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials. Describe the problems concerning fire prevention techniques, procedures, regulations, code enforcement, and occupancy survey. Describe the characteristics and behavior of fire and extinguishing agents. Describe fire suppression organization, basic fire fighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression. Describe the methods of attacking, controlling, and extinguishing various types of fires. Describe the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumper trucks. Define and evaluate the fire department's ethical and moral responsibility in serving the public. Describe ethical situations and conflicts in values that may arise in fire service, and suggest possible resolutions and methods for coping. Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention. Describe and explain the critical components of an integrated emergency medical system, and the processes used for assessing threat. Describe personal and practical skills needed to enhance customer service in the public sector. Track V Recognize and identify the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials. Describe the problems concerning fire prevention techniques, procedures, regulations, code enforcement, and occupancy survey. Explain and illustrate the fire department's ethical and moral responsibility in serving the public. Describe and explain basic methods of fire investigation, including determining point of fire origin, path of fire travel and evidence preservation. Application of practical skills for fire investigators by demonstrating appropriate examination and recording practices Explain and describe the appropriate processes for case building for fire investigators in a crime scene. Describe and demonstrate appropriate skills and procedures for fire fighters involved in courtroom testimony. View more details on Scottsdale Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Emergency Management courses.