LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Fire Science/Basic EMT |
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Associate in Applied Science Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 1057 (Effective Fall 2004 -
Summer 2009) |
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This degree curriculum is for students who wish
to combine fire service and emergency medical service education
and training into a single degree program. This degree choice
will expedite the career path of those students interested in a
career within public or private agencies that require
credentials in both the fire and emergency medical services
fields. Students will complete certifications for Fire Fighter I
& II, Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials
Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations. The fire science
segment meets the state standards of the Michigan Fire Fighter
Training Council's Fire Fighter I and II certification process
and consists of selective admissions to the Regional Fire
Training Center at Lansing Community College. Basic EMT courses
are approved by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry
Services. An EMT Academy option is available to students. State
licensing for EMTs is required. Not all courses in this
program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to
transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before
enrolling in any course. |
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PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course
Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the
Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills
assessment and advising information. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Public Service Careers Department,
Old Central Building, Room 233, telephone number (517) 483-1570. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
57
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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CHEM 135 |
Chemistry in Society |
4 |
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CHSE 117 |
Health Law and Ethics |
2 |
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CITW 150 |
Internet Literacy |
3 |
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EMTA 101 |
Basic EMT I |
4 |
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EMTA 102 |
Basic EMT II |
2 |
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EMTA 103 |
Basic EMT III |
4 |
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EMTA 104 |
Basic EMT IV |
2 |
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EMTA 105 |
Ambulance Driving |
1 |
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EMTA 112 |
Basic EMT Clinical |
2 |
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EMTA 114 |
Rescue/Extrication/Danger Situ |
3 |
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FIRE 100 |
Prin of Emergency Services |
3 |
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FIRE 101 |
MI F.F.T.C. Basic Fire Lev I (See Note 1) |
9 |
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FIRE 102 |
MI F.F.T.C. Basic Fire Lev II (See Note 1) |
7 |
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FIRE 104 |
Fire Behavior & Combustion |
3 |
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MGMT 234 |
Diversity in the Workplace |
3 |
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PFFT 114 |
Advanced Circuit Training (See Note 1) |
2 |
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WRIT 124 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 6-7 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
3-4 Credits |
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(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.) |
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Communication Core Area (See Note 2) |
0 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 3) |
0 |
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Mathematics Core Area (See Note 4) |
3-4 |
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Science Core Area (See Note 3) |
0 |
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Writing Core Area (See Note 3) |
0 |
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CHOICE 2:
Communication |
3
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SPCH 110 |
Oral Communic in the Workplace |
3 |
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SPCH 120 |
Dynamics of Communication |
3 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
63 |
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NOTES: |
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1. |
The Fire Academy is a selective admissions
program and includes FIRE 101, FIRE 102, and PFFT 114. To enroll
in these courses, students must meet admission requirements
beyond those required for admission to the college. Students
with Michigan Fire Fighter I, or I and II certification may be
eligible to waive FIRE 101 and/or FIRE 102. Students should
consult with a Fire Science program advisor regarding this
segment of the program. |
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Students completing "CHOICE 2" have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area. |
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Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled
the requirements for this Core area. |
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Students planning to continue in the Paramedic
Program or transfer to a four-year university should select MATH
112 to satisfy this requirement. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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Students should see course descriptions to find out when
departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason
are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for
example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses
from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should
contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with
adjustments. |
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III |
IV |
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FIRE 100 |
CITW 150 |
EMTA 101 |
CHEM 135 |
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FIRE 101 |
FIRE 104 |
EMTA 102 |
CHSE 117 |
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FIRE 102 |
WRIT 124 |
EMTA 103 |
EMTA 105 |
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PFFT 114 |
Lim.Ch.1 |
EMTA 104 |
EMTA 114 |
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Lim.Ch.2 |
EMTA 112 |
MGMT 234 |
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