MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3112 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2018 Fall Last Admit Term: 2020 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 60-83.5 CIP Code: 51.0904	Primary College: Phoenix College Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GC MC PC PV Field of Interest: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Instructional Council: Emergency Medical Technology / Fire Science Technology (54) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 29-2042.00, 29-2043.00

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. Additional Certificates of Completion (CCL) are available.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: PC
Track I Fire Operations: GC, MC, PV
Track II Paramedicine : GC, MC, PV
Track III Emergency Management: GC, MC, PV
Track IV Fire Science: GC, MC, PV

Required Courses

EMT101 Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers (0.50)
OR
Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer (0) OR
Permission of Program Director (0) 0-0.50

Students must select one (1) of the following four (4) tracks:

Track I: FIRE OPERATIONS Credits: 17-27.5
+ EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology (9) AND
+ EMT/FSC104AB Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology (0.5)
OR
+ EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology (9)
OR
Arizona State EMT Certification (0) OR
Arizona State Paramedic Certification (0) OR
Permission of Program Director 0-9.5

+ FSC102 Fire Department Operations 11
FSC105 Hazardous Materials/First Responder 3
FSC130 Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (1) OR
Verification of CPAT completion OR
Permission of Program Director 0-1
FSC134 Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters 3

Track II: PARAMEDICINE Credits: 43.5 - 58
+ EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology (9) AND
+ EMT/FSC104AB Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology (0.5)
OR
+ EMT/FSC104 Emergency Medical Technology (9)
OR
Arizona State EMT Certification (0) OR
Arizona State Paramedic Certification (0) OR
Permission of Program Director 0-9.5

+ EMT235 Basic ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation in the Emergency Setting 3
+ EMT236 Pharmacology in an Emergency Setting 3
+ EMT240 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2

+ EMT242 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (1) OR
+ EMT265 Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers: Advanced (1) 1

+ EMT245 Trauma Management I (2) OR
+ EMT246 Trauma Management II (4) 2-4

+ EMT272AA Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (12.5) AND
+ EMT272AB Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (12.5) 25

+ EMT272LL Advanced Emergency Medical Technology Practicum (7.5)
OR
+ EMT272LA Advanced Emergency Medical Technology Practicum Part I (3.75) AND
+ EMT272LB Advanced Emergency Medical Technology Practicum Part II (3.75) 7.5

EMT296WC Cooperative Education (3) OR
HCC145 Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (3) OR
HCC145AA Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I (1) AND
+ HCC145AB Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals II (1) AND
+ HCC145AC Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals III (1) OR
permission of Program Director 0-3

Track III: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Credits: 18
AJS/DPR/FSC139 Emergency Response to Terrorism 3
AJS/DPR/FSC146 Disaster Recovery Operations 3
AJS/DPR/FSC147 Emergency Preparedness 3
AJS/DPR/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3
AJS/DPR/FSC149 Hazard Mitigation 3
FSC224 Incident Command Systems 3

Track IV: FIRE SCIENCE Credits: 24
AJS/DPR/FSC147 Emergency Preparedness (3) OR
AJS/DPR/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management (3) 3

FSC105 Hazardous Materials/First Responder 3
FSC108 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3
FSC113 Introduction to Fire Suppression 3
FSC117 Fire Apparatus 3
FSC119 Introduction Fire Service Ethics 3
+ FSC208 Firefighter Safety and Building Construction 3
FSC215 Customer Service in the Public Sector 3

Credits: 17-58.5

Restricted Electives
Students must choose the appropriate number of credits to meet the program total for completion of their track. Selected courses will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted electives areas. AJS+++++ Any AJS Administration of Justice Studies courses DPR+++++ Any DPR Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response courses EMT+++++ Any EMT Emergency Medical Technology courses FSC+++++ Any FSC Fire Science Technology courses LET+++++ Any LET Law Enforcement Technology courses	Credits: 0-21

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-25

General Education Core	Credits: 12-15

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses from the First-Year Composition area. 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area. 3 COM230 Small Group Communication (3) recommended for Track II students.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR equivalent as indicated by assessment. 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. 3 AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 Victimology and Crisis Management (3) recommended for Track II students.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Track II Paramedicine BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Tracks I, III, and IV Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area 4

Program Competencies
Track I: FIRE OPERATIONS 1. Demonstrate the administration of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults and children using methods that meet current BLS standards. (EMT101) 2. Explain and demonstrate common techniques of emergency medical care, including assessment and stabilization of the patient. (EMT/FSC104, EMT/FSC104AB) 3. Identify, describe, and explain fire department operations, including equipment, personnel, and administrative policies. (FSC102) 4. Identify and describe the types, functions, and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, and demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of each. (FSC102) 5. Describe the theory of fire behavior, including types of fires, and explain how building construction affects firefighting operations. (FSC102) 6. Demonstrate the use of proper tools, standard operating procedures, and firefighter skills in a variety of firefighting situations and firefighter tasks. (FSC102) 7. 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. (FSC102, FSC105) 8. Identify and explain emergency planning and implementation strategies for response and prevention. (FSC102, FSC105) 9. Describe and explain the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource development, and incident management systems under terrorism conditions. (FSC102, FSC105) 10. Describe and demonstrate the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks. (FSC130, FSC134) Track II: PARAMEDICINE 1. Demonstrate the administration of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults and children using methods that meet current BLS standards. (EMT101) 2. Explain and demonstrate common techniques of emergency medical care, including assessment and stabilization of the patient. (EMT/FSC104, EMT/FSC104AB) 3. Identify and treat emergencies related to basic electrocardiograph (ECG) arrhythmias according to the American Heart Association standards and guidelines and local protocol. (EMT235) 4. Perform the procedures unique to pediatric and neonatal transport. (EMT235, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 5. 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. (EMT236, EMT240, EMT242, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 6. Apply the procedures of identifying and treating shock, including IV fluid therapy and use of medical anti-shock trouser (MAST) suit. (EMT236, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 7. Identify and treat behavioral emergencies. (EMT236, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 8. Identify and treat medical emergencies including diabetic, environmental, toxicological, obstetric and genitourinary emergencies. (EMT236, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 9. Administer parenteral medications. (EMT236, EMT240, EMT242, EMT265, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 10. Identify and treat respiratory emergencies. (EMT242, EMT265, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 11. Identify and treat cardiovascular emergencies including (ECG) electrocardiographic interpretation. (EMT235, EMT240, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 12. Classify the types of medical emergencies and identify appropriate treatment protocols. (EMT240, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 13. Perform a Primary and Secondary Survey including medical history. (EMT245, EMT246, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 14. Apply the procedures of identifying and treating shock, including IV fluid therapy for patients in emergency situations. (EMT245, EMT246, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 15. Identify diagnostic characteristics of soft tissue injuries and appropriate treatment processes. (EMT245, EMT246, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 16. Describe and demonstrate the planning and preparation process for emergency incidents using Incident Command Systems (ICS). (EMT245, EMT246, EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 17. Define the role and responsibilities of emergency response and operations for the Emergency Paramedic. (EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 18. Identify and treat central nervous system emergencies. (EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 19. Identify and explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention. (EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 20. Describe the role of first responders in emergency response plans, resource development, and incident management systems by identifying all relevant steps for first responders. (EMT272AA, EMT272AB, EMT272LL, EMT272LA, EMT272LB) 21. Define commonly used medical terminology in the health care setting. (EMT272AA, EMT272AB, HCC145, HCC145AA, HCC145AB, HCC145AC) 22. Demonstrate effective communications skills with hospital personnel and with team members, patients and others at the scene of an emergency. (EMT296WC) Track III: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Demonstrate the administration of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults and children using methods that meet current BLS standards. (EMT101) 2. 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. (AJS/DPR/FSC139) 3. Define and describe disaster recovery operations including planning considerations, special populations issues, and recovery responsibilities. (AJS/DPR/FSC146) 4. Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention. (AJS/DPR/FSC147) OR 5. Identify the critical components of an integrated emergency medical system, and the processes used for assessing threat. (AJS/DPR/FSC148) 6. Identify and differentiate between various hazard mitigation strategies, including coordinated community responses and resources. (AJS/DPR/FSC149) 7. Compare and contrast methods for managing emergency incidents including command, control, and coordination of response. (FSC224) Track IV: FIRE SCIENCE 1. Demonstrate the administration of CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults and children using methods that meet current BLS standards. (EMT101) 2. Describe the chemical processes utilized in dealing with hazardous materials incidence. (FSC105) 3. Recognize and identify the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials. (FSC105) 4. Describe the problems concerning fire prevention techniques, procedures, regulations, code enforcement, and occupancy survey. (FSC108, FSC208) 5. Describe the characteristics and behavior of fire and extinguishing agents. (FSC113) 6. Describe fire suppression organization, basic firefighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression. (FSC113) 7. Describe the methods of attacking, controlling, and extinguishing various types of fires. (FSC113) 8. Describe the principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumper trucks. (FSC117) 9. Define and evaluate the fire department`s ethical and moral responsibility in serving the public. (FSC119) 10. Describe ethical situations and conflicts in values that may arise in fire service, and suggest possible resolutions and methods for coping. (FSC119) 11. Explain emergency planning concepts and implementation strategies for response and prevention. (AJS/DPR/FSC147) OR 12. Describe and explain the critical components of an integrated emergency medical system, and the processes used for assessing threat. (AJS/DPR/FSC148) 13. Describe personal and practical skills needed to enhance customer service in the public sector. (FSC215)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 28, 2017

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.