Public Safety Elective Course Descriptions

Public Safety Elective Course Descriptions

Public Safety I
Grades 11 and 12:
2 Credits

Students perform procedures related to law enforcement and firefighting occupations, including learning the history of the criminal justice system; policing skills; the rule of law; crime scene investigation; the role of the courts; communications systems; first aid and CPR techniques; protective devices (e.g. sprinklers); the history and fundamentals of the fire service; rescue procedures; and procedures for using personal protective equipment (PPE), the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), water supply, hoses, and nozzles.

Criminal Justice I
Grade 11:
2 Credits

Students are introduced to the rule of law and will explore policing techniques, as well as how to investigate a crime scene. Additionally, students will explore courts and various careers in the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, forensic scientist, security and legal. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised, practical experience throughout the school year.

Criminal Justice II
Grades 11 and 12:
2 Credits

Prerequisite: Criminal Justice I
Students delve further into their understanding of the legal system and policing techniques, including crime scene investigations. Students will also explore corrections, as well as the history of terrorism in the United States. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised, practical experience throughout the year.

Firefighting I
Grades 11 and 12:
2 Credits

Firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world and, therefore, requires complete discipline and attention to achieving the academic and professional standards necessary to successfully fight live fires, address hazardous-materials incidents, and conduct search-and-rescue operations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by current fire departments.This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically and meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-2013 leading to Firefighting I certification. NOTE: Students must be at least 16 years old (40-1.79.1 Code of Virginia) by the first day of the course offering. Enrollment also requires parental consent. Additional requirements, including CPR, HAZMAT operations, and Mayday Awareness, are stipulated for those students seeking NFPA 1001-2013 Firefighter I certification.

Firefighting II
Grades 11 and 12:
2 Credits

This course builds upon the professional knowledge gained and skills taught in Firefighting I. Students respond to simulated hazardous-materials incidents and conduct rescue operations, including vehicle extrication. Students react to multi-faceted situations (e.g., caused by simulated terrorism, accidents, and natural disasters) by managing resources such as medivac helicopters, emergency medical personnel, technical rescue teams, and community-based organizations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by current fire departments. This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically and meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) leading to Firefighting II certification. NOTE: Students must be at least 16 years old (40-1.79.1 Code of Virginia) by the first day of the course offering. Enrollment also requires parental consent. Additional requirements, including CPR, HAZMAT operations, and Mayday Awareness, are stipulated for those students seeking NFPA Firefighter I or II certification.

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic I
Grades 11 and 12: 2 Credits

Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.

The tasks for this course represent the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students explore and apply the fundamentals of emergency medical services, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology while demonstrating skills in assessing and managing patient care, including assessing the scene and understanding shock, resuscitation, and trauma. Supervised field experience outside of school hours is required. Successful completion of this course and instructor endorsement qualifies students to enroll in EMT II to complete the program sequence. Successful completion of the second course in the sequence will earn the student CTE completer status. Successful completion of all course requirements and instructor endorsement may lead to eligibility to take the Virginia State Psychomotor Exam and the National Registry EMT cognitive exam. Note: Students must be at least 16 years old prior to the first day of EMT instruction.

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic II
Grades 11 and 12: 2 Credits

Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic I

The tasks for this course represent the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students build on their knowledge and skills for providing basic life support by focusing on the areas of emergency medical services (EMS) operations, medical emergencies, and management of special patient populations. Supervised field experience outside of school hours is required. Successful completion of this second course in the sequence will earn the student CTE completer status. Successful completion of all course requirements and instructor endorsement may lead to eligibility to take the Virginia State Psychomotor Exam and the National Registry EMT cognitive exam.

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