Programs

Emergency Management (55460) CIP 43.0302

Last updated on Sept. 24, 2019, 11:58 a.m.

The Emergency Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning.

Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of emergency preparedness, protection, and enforcement. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, standards, emergency agency operations, and finance.

Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire marshal offices, industrial firms, educational institutions, emergency management offices, and other government agencies. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions.

Curriculum Offerings:

SHC - Semester Hour Credits

Additional Information:

ACADEMIC PLANS:

A55460 AAS, D55460 Diploma, C55460MG Certificate, C55460BC Business Continuity Certificate, C55460FI Fire Investigations Certificate, C55460RR Response and Recovery Certificate, C55460MT Medical Technician Certificate, C55460RS Rescue Certificate, C55460VS Volunteer Services NGO Certificate, C55460LE for Policing Certificate

Notes:

For additional information regarding this program, contact the director, Alan Thompson, alan.thompson@rccc.edu.

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