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Course Listings 2018-2019 316 EMC108 300 Clock Hours EMS & Fire Prep Academy This course is designed specifically for individuals seeking a career in the fire-medical service and addresses foundational emergency medical technology, hazardous materials, and firefighting content material, as well as meeting two of the prerequisites for the Fire Department Operations course also known as the "Fire Academy" (FSC102). These two prerequisites are EMT (EMT/FSC104) and Hazardous Materials (FSC105). Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be eligible to sit for the EMT and Haz-Mat certification examinations. The course meets current USDOT national standard education guidelines for Emergency Medical Technician. Course teaches techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. Study of the human body, patient assessment, treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards, medical operations, IV monitoring, patient-assisted medication administration, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and blood-glucose monitoring. The course meets the current Hazardous Materials First Responder certification requirements for the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence. The course will cover basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment, and basic tactical information relating to scene management. Confined space operations in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency. Prerequisites: Admitted to program. ESSENTIAL SKILLS (ESP) ESP110 48 Clock Hours Tools for Industry Success Effective communication, critical thinking, time management, exam preparation, and other workplace learning skills. Develop career and education plans to support continued success in school and the workplace. Prerequisites: None. HVAC – HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVC) HVC110 224 Clock Hours HVAC Basics Learn basic principles of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), trade-related mathematics and electrical concepts. HVC111 132 Clock Hours HVAC Systems Learn the principles of heating, cooling and air distribution. HVC112 132 Clock Hours HVAC Installations Gain knowledge of the principles and procedures of HVAC piping installation. HVC113 136 Clock Hours HVAC Troubleshooting Understand the principles and procedures of HVAC systems troubleshooting.