Firefighter/EMSP Diploma Program

FI12 - 201512

Program Description

The Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Professional diploma program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the public safety areas of fire service and emergency medical services. Upon completion of the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services Professional diploma, students may be eligible for certification and/or licensure in the following areas: Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Awareness, Hazardous Materials-Operations, EMT, and AEMT. Note: Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted into Fire Science Occupational courses Spring and Fall Semesters based on space and course availability.  Students admitted to this diploma will complete the Fire Science courses prioring to entering the Paramedicine courses.

Physical Fitness and Additional Equipment Requirements

This program requires that the student have National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1582, standard on medical requirements for Firefighters, or a physician’s release to participate. All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA Standards or action taken by Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. Students are required to rent or purchase NFPA compliant Personal Protective Equipment (turn out gear).

Grade Requirement

Students must complete ALL OCCUPATIONAL courses (COMP, FRSC, EMSP) with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next course.

Program Length and Availability

6 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.

(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 9 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 44 Hours

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

FRSC 1020Basic FF/EMS Fundamentals

3

FRSC 1030Basic Firefighter-Module I

5

FRSC 1040Basic Firefighter-Module II

3

FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operator

4

EMSP 1110Introduction to the EMT Profession

3

EMSP 1120EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology

3

EMSP 1130Medical Emergencies for the EMT

3

EMSP 1140Special Patient Populations

3

EMSP 1150Shock and Trauma for the EMT

3

EMSP 1160Clinical/Practical Apps/EMT

1

EMSP 1510Advanced Concepts for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1520Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1530Clinical Applications for the AEMT

1

EMSP 1540Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

3

Total Credit Hours: 53

Graduation Plan

Semester One

FRSC 1020Basic FF/EMS Fundamentals

3

FRSC 1030Basic Firefighter-Module I

5

FRSC 1040Basic Firefighter-Module II

3

FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operator

4

Total Credit Hours:15

FRSC 1020 - Co-Req: FRSC 1030 + FRSC 1040 + FRSC 1141

FRSC 1030 - Co-Req: FRSC 1020 + FRSC 1040 + FRSC 1141

FRSC 1040 - Co-Req: FRSC 1020 + FRSC 1030 + FRSC 1141

FRSC 1141 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Two

EMSP 1110Introduction to the EMT Profession

3

EMSP 1120EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology

3

EMSP 1150Shock and Trauma for the EMT

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

Total Credit Hours:15

EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120 and EMSP 1150 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Three

EMSP 1130Medical Emergencies for the EMT

3

EMSP 1140Special Patient Populations

3

EMSP 1160Clinical/Practical Apps/EMT

1

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:13

EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140 and EMSP 1160 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

EMSP 1510Advanced Concepts for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1520Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1530Clinical Applications for the AEMT

1

EMSP 1540Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

3

Total Credit Hours:10

EMSP 1510, EMSP 1520, EMSP 1530 and EMSP 1540 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Total Credit Hours: 53

*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.