ELT 483 - Security Systems Lab

1. Set up a basic security system
   1. Program control panel
   2. Connect sensors.
2. Use sensors appropriately
   1. Utilize types of indoor and outdoor sensors
   2. Connect various environmental sensors
   3. Demonstrate functions of access sensors and access control
3. Demonstrate proficiency with miscellaneous security devices
   1. Show usage of pool monitors
   2. List types of stand alone alarms and methods of personal security
4. Plan lighting for security
5. Differentiate monitoring functions of security systems
   1. Explain call and access control
   2. Describe nurse call
   3. Operate a 24 hour central station
6. Set up closed circuit television (CCTV) systems
   1. Install components of CCTV
   2. Prepare CCTV wiring
7. Demonstrate basic installation techniques
   1. Demonstrate NEC-compliant security system installations
   2. Explain structural considerations of installation
   3. Utilize wireless intruder alarms
8. Installation of security systems or CCTV systems
   1. Students must install and test two security systems
   2. Students must include all documentation, operating procedures, Schematics, and written instructions to operate the system to the client
   3. Students will train the clients in the use of the security system

ELT 622 - Microcontrollers

1. Relate a microcomputer and microcontroller
   1. Define a microcomputer and a microcontroller
   2. State how the microcomputer and microcontroller have evolved
   3. Identify examples of microcomputer and microcontroller applications
   4. Draw an overall fundamental block diagram of a basic microcomputer
   5. State the purpose of each microcomputer block
   6. List the three common computer buses and indicate them as being either uni-directional or bi-directional
   7. Describe the Computer Bus concept and the reason for its popular use
2. Compare computer number systems
   1. Define bits, nybbles, bytes, words, double words
   2. Show numbers in decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal form
   3. Convert numbers between the following number systems: decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal
3. Generate standard flow charts for computer programs
   1. Draw the popular standard flow chart symbols
   2. Define the flow chart symbols
   3. Define the flow chart symbols
   4. Demonstrate proper flow chart techniques by drawing a flow chart of a computer program
   5. Describe the difference between high level and low level flow charting
4. Contrast hand assembly and machine assembly of computer programs
   1. Write source programs using hand assembly
   2. Compile object code and list files using hand assembly
   3. Write source programs using a text editor
   4. Compile object codes and list files using a machine assembler
5. Evaluate branch control group instructions for computer programs
   1. List the status flags, their bit position in the flag register, their functional meaning, and an example of common use
   2. Describe the microcontroller’s two-step decision making process
   3. Identify the Conditional Branch instructions and related flags
   4. Predict the outcome of a conditional branch decision making process relative to the value of the flag itself or based on the results of the math/logic computation
   5. Show how conditional branch instructions are used for generating time delays, loops, and nested loops
   6. Describe the difference between Jumps and Calls
   7. Describe the difference between routines and subroutines
   8. Describe Stack operation and Stack rules
   9. Illustrate Stack activity for Pushes, Pops, Calls and Rets
6. Contrast macros and subroutines for computer programs
   1. Describe how to make a subroutine transparent
   2. Define a macro
   3. Illustrate nested subroutines
   4. Show how a macro is used in a computer program
   5. Compare the advantages/disadvantages of using macros vs. subroutines
   6. Illustrate parameter passing methods for macros and subroutines
7. Examine the basic structure and common syntax of a high-level programming language for microcontrollers such as C
   1. Identify variable types
   2. Contrast common looping structures in high-level programming such as while, do-while, and for loops.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of the three major decision-making structures in high-level programming language - if, if-else, and switch.
   4. Explain the purpose of pointers.
8. Explain servicing I/O peripheral devices via polling
   1. Define polling and external flags
   2. Illustrate both hardware and software techniques for continuous polling and periodic polling
9. Explain servicing I/O peripheral devices using interrupts
   1. Define a computer ‘Interrupt’
   2. Describe how the microcontrollers perform interrupt handling
   3. Describe the use of the restart instructions for interrupt handling
   4. Illustrate both hardware and software techniques for vectored interrupts, scanned/polled interrupts and daisy-chained interrupts
   5. Describe how to allow for “nested interrupts”
   6. Illustrate how to “mask” interrupts and set up “priority” interrupts
10. Contrast external microcontroller communication methods: Parallel (data bus), Balanced vs. unbalanced serial, RS-232, RS-485, I2C, SPI, CAN

ELT 623 - Microcontrollers Lab

1. Summarize Assembly Language Programming
   1. Describe a digital computer’s basic hardware organization using an Overall Fundamental Block Diagram
   2. Define a computer program
   3. Explain the purpose of a computer’s operating system program
   4. Explain the fundamentals of low-level/assembly language and high-level language programming
2. Compose software routines containing loops, jumps, labels and the decision making process
   1. Illustrate looping activity using the unconditional jump
   2. Explain how labels are used to identify relative jump addresses as opposed to absolute jump address
   3. List the two steps the uP must perform in the decision making process
   4. Write a routine to illustrate the decision making process
   5. Write a routine to illustrate looping using the conditional jump instruction
3. Compose software routines containing constants and variables in assembly language programming
   1. Explain the difference between constants and variables in assembly language programming
   2. Illustrate constants and variables in assembly language routines
   3. Demonstrate how to establish and use a RAM buffer
   4. Write routines which can transfer blocks of data from one area of computer memory to another
4. Generate Software Time Delays in Computer Programs
   1. Draw flow charts showing how to generate single delay-loops using an 8 bit counter and a 16 bit counter
   2. Calculate the precise amount of delay for single delay-loops using either an 8 bit counter or a 16 bit counter
   3. Draw a flow chart showing how to generate a nested time delay ­loop
   4. Calculate the precise amount of delay for nested delay-loops
5. Relate Calls, Returns, Subroutines, and the Stack
6. Create arithmetic routines
   1. Compose Binary Integer Addition and Subtraction routines
   2. Compose Binary Integer Multiplication and Division routines
7. Service Peripheral Devices via Computer Polling
   1. Define EXTERNAL FLAGS and POLLING and describe how they are used with computer I/O structures
   2. Identify real world examples where POLLING could be used
   3. Name the two generic types of POLLING structures and give a short definition of each
   4. Draw flow charts which illustrate the programming tasks and overall structure for the two generic POLLING structures
   5. List the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages for each of the two generic POLLING structures
   6. Describe two methods that may be used to cause an escape/exit out of a POLLING loop
8. Program service execution via Internal and External Interrupts
9. Debounce mechanical switches
   1. Explain the importance of debouncing mechanical switches
   2. Show how an RS flip-flop and mono-stable multivibrator (one shot) can be used to hardware debounce a mechanical switch
   3. Illustrate how to software debounce a mechanical switch when connected to a computer input port
10. Implement serial communication via a micro controller

ELT 642 - Pro. Control & Instrumentation

1. Investigate industrial Interfacing Devices used in process controls
   1. Outline Fundamental Operational Amplifiers
   2. Analyze Inverting Operational Amplifiers
   3. Construct Summing Operational Amplifier circuits
   4. Describe Non-Inverting Operational Amplifiers
   5. Explain Integrator and differentiator Operational Amplifiers
   6. Outline PhotoDiode, PhotoSCR and PhotoTRIAC characteristics
   7. Analyze Digital to Analog Converters
   8. Analyze Analog to Digital Converters
2. Evaluate Thyristors in control circuits
   1. Explain operation of Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
   2. Describe control circuits utilizing TRIACs
   3. Analyze control circuits with IGBTs
3. Assess Feedback Controller Operations
   1. Identify Control Modes
   2. Explain an ON-OFF industrial Control
   3. Analyze a Proportional Control system
   4. Analyze Steady State Error in control systems
4. Examine Principle Operation of DC Motors
   1. Identify DC motor Current and speed characteristics
   2. Solve Work Calculations involving motors
   3. Solve Power Calculations involving motors
   4. Solve Horsepower Calculations involving motors
5. Construct various AC MOTORS and Drive systems
   1. Build a control circuit involving a variable speed drive
   2. Build a control circuit involving an AC motor Brake
6. Examine Pressure Systems and Controls
   1. Solve equations using Pressure Laws
   2. Experiment with Properties of gases
   3. Outline pressure measurement devices
7. Investigate Temperature Control Systems
   1. Identify Temperature Scales
   2. Experiment with Thermal Control Systems
   3. Construct a control circuit using Thermocouples
   4. Construct a control circuit using Resistance Temperature Detectors
   5. Identify Radiation Thermometry techniques
8. Evaluate Flow Control systems
   1. Contrast O.D. , I.D. and Trade size piping
   2. Build a control system using a Flowmeter
   3. Solve Reynolds number Calculations
   4. Solve Pump calculations
   5. Properly size pumps to prevent pump cavitation.
9. Examine Level Control Systems
   1. Identify Point level Measurement systems
   2. Diagram Continuous level measurement systems
   3. Survey Conductivity Probes systems
   4. Survey Capacitance Probes
10. Compare Analytical Instrumentation
    1. Identify pH measurement techniques
    2. Illustrate a pH process control system
    3. Examine Conductivity measurement instrumentation
11. Evaluate Common Industrial Symbologies (P&ID)
    1. Identify Tag Numbers
    2. Identify Line Numbers
    3. Interpret Valve and Actuator Symbols
    4. Interpret Information Blocks
12. Construct Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs using an industrial standard G-code system
    1. Identify the elements of Motion Control Systems
    2. Identify common G and M Codes in CNC programming
    3. Outline Servo repair and calibration on CNC systems
    4. Write simple machining programs on a CNC machine

ELT 644 - Process Control Instr Lab

1. Investigate industrial Interfacing Devices used in process controls
   1. Analyze Inverting Operational Amplifiers
   2. Construct Summing Operational Amplifier circuits
   3. Experiment with Non-Inverting Operational Amplifiers
   4. Construct Integrator and differentiator Operational Amplifier circuits
   5. Outline PhotoDiodes, PhotoSCR and PhotoTRIAC characteristics
   6. Construct Digital to Analog Converters
   7. Construct Analog to Digital Converters
2. Evaluate Thyristors in control circuits
   1. Experiment with Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
   2. Examine control circuits utilizing TRIACs
   3. Analyze control circuits with IGBTs
3. Examine Feedback Controller Operations
   1. Build control circuits using feedback
   2. Experiment with Proportional Control
   3. Analyze Controller Amplification
   4. Analyze Steady State Error
4. Build Circuits with DC motor Controls
   1. Measure DC motor characteristics
   2. Solve Work Calculations involving motors
   3. Solve Power Calculations involving motors
   4. Solve Horsepower Calculations involving motors
   5. Analyze  various AC MOTORS and Drive systems
   6. Build Three Phase, Synchronous and Stepper Motor Control Circuits
   7. Measure motor characteristics
5. Examine Pressure Systems and Controls
   1. Experiment with Pressure measurement instrumentation
   2. Outline pressure measurement devices
6. Investigate Temperature Control Systems
   1. Identify Temperature Scales
   2. Experiment with Thermal Control Systems
   3. Construct a control circuit using Thermocouples
   4. Construct a control circuit using Resistance Temperature Detectors
   5. Summarize Radiation Thermometry techniques
7. Evaluate Flow Control systems
   1. Contrast O.D. , I.D. and Trade size piping
   2. Build a control system using a  Flowmeter
   3. Solve Reynolds number Calculations
   4. Solve Pump calculations
   5. Describe pump cavitation and how to properly size pumps to prevent it.
8. Evaluate Level Control Systems
   1. Identify Point level Measurement systems
   2. Construct a Continuous level measurement
   3. Survey Conductivity Probes systems
   4. Survey Capacitance Probes
9. Compare Analytical Instrumentation
   1. Identify pH measurement techniques
   2. Illustrate a pH process control system
   3. Examine Conductivity measurement instrumentation
10. Evaluate Common Industrial Symbologies (P&ID)
    1. Identify Tag Numbers
    2. Identify Line Numbers
    3. Interpret Valve and Actuator Symbols
    4. Interpret Information Blocks
11. Construct  Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs using an industrial standard G-code system
    1. Discuss elements of Motion Control Systems
    2. Identify common G and M Code
    3. Demonstrate G-code programs on a CNC system
    4. Outline Servo repair and calibration on CNC systems

ELT 652 - Computer Repair & Networking

1. Identify the basic components of a computer.
   1. List the various connectors on a computer.
   2. Recognize the most common devise inside a computer.
   3. Show how to set jumpers and switches.
2. Discuss the features of microprocessors.
   1. Describe buses and their functions.
   2. Understand clock speed.
   3. Contrast RAM, CPU and RAM caching.
   4. Install a processor.
   5. Identify processor types.
3. Describe RAM function and features.
   1. Identify the types and configuration of a RAM.
   2. Show how to properly install RAM.
   3. Discuss RAM access speeds.
4. Describe Motherboard, BIOS and Operating System functions.
   1. Describe the functions of BIOS.
   2. Configure CMOS settings.
   3. Identify different motherboard form factors.
   4. Describe the function of the chipset.
   5. Describe the function of the OS as it relates to hardware, users and software.
   6. Describe the function of drivers.
5. Understand the operation of an external data bus.
   1. Discuss how IROs work.
   2. Describe how DMAs work.
   3. List the different types of expansion buses.
   4. Describe how COM and LPT ports work.
   5. Discuss the use of usb, firewire and similar external bus types.
6. Describe the standards of PC compatible power supplies.
   1. Understand the safety concerns on working with power supplies.
   2. Inspect the different power supply connectors and their function.
   3. Identify the concern over electro-static discharge.
   4. Discuss surge suppressors and UPS systems.
7. Explain the feature and use of hard drives.
   1. Understand the concept of geometry.
   2. Identify the various types of hard drives.
   3. Learn how to install a hard drive.
   4. Discuss partitioning and formatting.
   5. Describe SCSI, IDE, PATA, SATA.
   6. Compare the use and characteristics of each.
8. Describe removable media drives and drive types.
   1. Learn about the different types of CD, DVD media.
   2. Learn about external drive types.
   3. Describe solid state devices.
   4. Install a CD/DVD drive.
   5. Install external drives.
9. Discuss the different components that are used in a computer.
   1. Identify the different types of sounds.
   2. Install sound cards.
   3. Fix common sound card problems.
   4. Describe the components that make the video work.
   5. Learn about refresh rates.
   6. Discuss video resolution.
   7. Discuss common monitor types.
   8. Discuss cameras, video capture, touchscreen, and data acquisition.
10. Discuss the issues that differentiate portable PCs from desktops.
    1. Describe the different battery types used in portables.
    2. Explain power management.
    3. Discuss personal devices.
11. Understand Computer Maintenance.
    1. Identify and resolve hardware and operating system problems.
    2. Understand antivirus software and firewalls.
    3. Understand operating system and software updates.
    4. Discuss data backup methods and strategies.
12. Describe Network hardware and cabling.
    1. Learn the basics of network cabling.
    2. Identify and understand common network hardware.
    3. Learn common network and software protocols.
    4. Troubleshoot network connectivity problems.
13. Discuss Network configuration.
    1. Understand IP addressing and subnets.
    2. Learn how to setup a network card or adapter.
    3. Understand Microsoft OS use of networking.
    4. Describe Client/Server networks.
    5. Describe SOHO networks.
    6. Describe peer to peer (ad hoc) networks.
14. Describe Wireless networks.
    1. Describe the components of wireless network.
    2. Describe the features of a wireless network.
    3. Connect a computers and wireless devices to a wireless network.
    4. Describe data security methods for wireless networks.
    5. Setup a wireless network.
15. Discuss other network types.
    1. Learn about additional network types in use.
    2. Describe features and limitations.

ELT 721 - Robotics

1. Interpret General safety guidelines
   1. Describe E-stops, deadman switches, and pendant e-stop
   2. Review hydraulic and pneumatic lockouts, gripper safety, DCS Dual check safety system, and physical barriers
   3. Explain hard limits and software limits
2. Analyze by name all the parts on a robot
   1. Identify the drive motor, linkage and specifications for each axis of motion on the arm
   2. Identify the major system elements in a robot system
   3. Assemble the interconnection between components of a robotic system
3. Connect and setup a robot and controller system
   1. Identify the safety regions in a work cell
   2. Identify the work volume
   3. Assemble the interconnections between components of a robotic system
4. Demonstrate proficient ability to move the robot in the Cartesian and joint modes safely
   1. Identify robot speed settings
   2. Control robot speed settings
5. Perform the following with R30ia controller
   1. Program accurately a remote tool center point
   2. Program accurately a tool center point
   3. Program accurately a user frame
6. Use the various functions on a teach pendant
   1. Identify between command and arm control functions
   2. Teach points with a teach pendant
   3. Manipulate a robot from its teach pendant
   4. Write programs used for basic decision loops
7. Compose Robot Programs
   1. Write a simple pick and place robot program
   2. Program with Macro functions
   3. Create, modify and delete programs
8. Construct  programs that utilize robot I/O
   1. Interface the robot controller with the peripheral equipment
   2. Interface the robot controller to other intelligent machines
   3. Explain Fanuc AIO rack I/O systems
   4. Identify the differences between robot I/O, Digital I/O, Analog I/O and group I/O
   5. Explain input/output sinking and sourcing
   6. Integrate robot inputs and outputs with discrete devices
9. Examine robot system maintenance procedures
   1. Identify types and procedures for robotic maintenance
   2. Outline typical preventative maintenance schedules for robotic systems
10. Write, save and execute various upper level programs
    1. Write program which measure the repeatability of each axis
    2. Write a material handling application program
    3. Write a palletizing application program
    4. Write programs used for basic decision loops
    5. Write a program for item sorting that involves integrating the vision system with the FANUC LR-Mate robot
    6. Write a program using the offset command
    7. Efficiently write Marcos for various functions
    8. Be able to assign to a Macro to USER keys or operator panel on the R30-ia controller
11. Understand position registers and how to manipulate them
    1. Outline individual components of a position register
    2. Apply position registers in Robot programs
12. Perform backup and restore R30ia software using PCMCIA card
13. Write programs using SIMPRO simulation software
    1. Simulate a pick and place program using the SIMPRO handling tool software
    2. Successfully demonstrate work cell programs on LR-MATE 200 work cell
    3. Successfully draw fixtures and objects in CAD and import them into a SIMPRO work cell
14. Discuss robot end of arm tooling
    1. Describe grippers for pick and place
    2. Explain welding  and painting systems
    3. Identify other EOAT devices

ELT 722 - Advanced Robotics

1. Setup a machine vision system
   1. Set up a camera
   2. List software is needed for robot vision systems.
   3. Set up a teaching PC to a robot vision system.
   4. Program a robotic task using vision for error proofing
2. Explain 2D, 2.5D, and 3D vision systems.
   1. Describe passive and active lighting systems
   2. Discuss range imaging sytem
3. Interconnect Robotic system into workcell
   1. Discuss industrial communication protocols
   2. Discuss integration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software and Robotic Workcells.
4. Construct a Human Machine Interface (HMI) into a Robotic Work Cell
   1. Diagram a complete automated workcell that uses a HMI interface.
   2. Examine HMI interface for minimizing human and machine errors in production.
   3. Demonstrate or simulate workcell production from HMI.
5. Setup OSHA required guarding on Robotic Workcell.
   1. Discuss OSHA requirements for robotic and automated systems
   2. Measure stop time on an industrial machine.
   3. Calculate guarding requirements of an industrial machine base on stop time measurements.
6. Calibrate Servo Feedback system
   1. Describe feedback systems in modern servo Control.
   2. Contrast position sensors types.
   3. Examine Proportional, Integral, and Differential (PID) types of feedback.
   4. Tune a servo control system to maximize speed and minimize error.
7. Setup a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
   1. Discuss industrial standards of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
   2. Use Verisurf or similar coordinate measuring machine to measure complex shapes.
8. Analyze Modern Flexible Manufacturing Systems
   1. Explain lean manufacturing principles in modern industry.
   2. Discuss quality control principles.
   3. Calculate return on investment (ROI) of an automated production system.
   4. Describe Statistical Process Control (SPC).

ELT 725 - Intro Flexible Manufacturing

1. Set-up and prepare CNC mill for cell integration
   1. Create CNC mill code for simple machining
   2. Edit CNC mill code for simple machining
   3. Download programs using direct numerical control (DNC)
   4. Set-up tools as required by machine program
   5. Integrate communication between cell and CNC mill
2. Utilize programmable logic controller
   1. Write PLC logic into the controller
   2. Edit existing PLC programs
   3. Save and delete PLC programs
3. Program and operate the AS/RS (automatic storage and retrieval system).
   1. Identify AS/RS components
   2. Teach controller bay locations
4. Program and operate a SCARA robot
   1. Teach program points for operation
   2. Create and edit robot programs using C/ROS language
   3. Identify SCARA robot components
5. Program and operate a general purpose robot
   1. Teach program points for operation
   2. Create robot programs using VAL language
   3. Edit robot programs using VAL language
   4. Identify general purpose robot components
6. Program and operate a vision inspection system
   1. Define different methods of vision inspection
   2. Identify vision inspection components
7. Manipulate cell conveyor hardware
   1. Describe the function of pallet stops and postioners
   2. Explain the interaction between the conveyor control and the cell components
   3. Describe the usage of external devices such as vibratory bowl feeders, tooling air, end effectors
8. Gain familiarity with manufacturing control software
   1. Create a basic FactoryLink application
   2. Animate the application
   3. Run the application

ELT 728 - Motor Controls and Power Electronics

1. Acquire safety awareness
   1. Determine the correct fire extinguisher for clas A, B, or C fire.
   2. Determine the proper use of trade hand tools.
   3. Describe power tools and their use in the trade.
   4. Lockout/tag out procedures
   5. Describe safety precautions when working with HV wiring.
   6. Wire circuits with power off.
   7. Run neutral only to loads or coils to protect students and circuit breakers.
2. Understand motor ladder/line diagrams.
   1. Fabricate two and three wire control circuits.
   2. Proper notation, descriptions, notation of ladder diagrams.
   3. Proper notation, descriptions, notation of ladder diagrams.
   4. Relate the three basic sections of a ladder diagram.
   5. Implement memory/latching circuits.
   6. Implement relay logic (AND/OR/NAND/NOR) circuits.
   7. Use interlocking and sequence control.
   8. Select proper parameters in solenoid application.
   9. Describe shading coil induction motor, solenoids, contactors and coils.
3. Design circuits using timers to facilitate applications.
   1. Draw timing charts.
   2. Use pneumatic timers.
   3. Use synchronous timers.
4. Describe the principles of operation, advantages of, and typical uses of most electric motors.
   1. Discuss: split phase, capacitor start, shunt, series, compound DC, brushless and stepping motors.
   2. Discuss: 3 phase, synchronous and wound rotor motors
   3. Discuss : Stepping motors full and half stepping
   4. 3Describe the shunt, series and compound motors.
   5. Discuss Forward and reverse operation of three phase, single phase and brush type motors.
   6. Disccuss Reduced current starting.
   7. Discuss servo motors
   8. Discuss motor braking systems
5. Analyze power distribution systems and fundamentals.
   1. Describe Delta connected three phase power systems
   2. Describe Wye connected three phase power systems
   3. Calculate and measure Phase to phase voltages
   4. Calculate and measure Phase to Neutral Voltages
   5. Measure and calculate apparent, real and imaginary power in three phase circuits
   6. Discuss over current protection
6. Analyze the following types of electrical components specifications.
   1. Switchboards
   2. Panelboards
   3. M.C. Centers
   4. Busways
   5. NEMA enclosures
   6. Electrical load requirements for machinery and organizations
   7. Alternative conventions: IEC vs. NEMA
7. Measure practical parameters of DC electric motors.
   1. Measure and use Kt.
   2. Measure and use Kemf.
   3. Predict electrical motor performance given measured motor parameters.
8. Understand power handling semiconductor circuits.
   1. Describe Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs)
   2. Describe Triacs
   3. Describe Power MOS-FETS
   4. Describe Unipolar Junction Transistors (UJTs)
9. Understand Switching Power Supplies.
   1. Describe Buck Converters
   2. Describe Boost Converters
   3. Describe Push-Pull Converters
10. Understand power handling capabilities of power semiconductors.
    1. Explain what Thermal Resistance is and its importance in cooling systems
    2. Properly size heat sinks and cooling fans for power semiconductors
    3. Understand proper power semiconductor mounting techniques
    4. Describe arc suppression techniques

ELT 781 - Electro-Mechanical Systems

1. Analyze the operation of electro-magnetic devices
   1. Describe the operation of relays and contactors
   2. Relate the operation of solenoids
   3. State the operation of DC and AC motors and generators
2. Analyze simple machines
   1. Determine how energy is transferred using simple machines
   2. Evaluate the efficiency and mechanical advantages of simple machines
   3. Distinguish the three types of levers and the mechanical advantage of each
   4. Determine the mechanical advantage of the wheel and axle
   5. Evaluate the mechanical advantage of the pulley
   6. State the mechanical advantage of the inclined plane
   7. Determine the mechanical advantage of the screw
3. Analyze rotational motion
   1. Distinguish between rectilinear, curvilinear and rotational motion
   2. Apply the torque equation to rotational problems
   3. Calculate the centripetal force of moving objects
   4. Find power in rotational systems
   5. Evaluate how gears and gear trains are used to transfer rotational power
4. Analyze non-concurrent forces
   1. Solve parallel force problems
   2. Express the conditions of equilibrium using torque concepts
   3. Calculate center of gravity
5. Discriminate the gas laws pertaining to pneumatics
   1. State the relationship between gas temperature and pressure
   2. Calculate gas temperatures relative to pressures
   3. State the relationship between gas pressure and volume
   4. Find gas pressures relative to volume
   5. Determine gas pressures relative to volume and temperature
6. Explain generation, regulation, and measurement of compressed air
   1. Describe how the gas laws apply
   2. Outline the use of a pneumatic cylinder
   3. Evaluate the various types of pressure regulators
   4. Determine the operation of the various types of pressure regulators
   5. Describe the operation of displacement compressors
   6. State the operation of dynamic compressors
7. Explain the measurement of compressed air
   1. Review the operation of a Burdon tube
   2. Describe the operation of a manometer
   3. Compare the various types of pressure regulators
8. Explain how valves are used in controlling pneumatic energy
   1. State the operation of the various valves
   2. Describe the construction of the various valves types
   3. Identify valve functions by their symbol
9. Explain how pneumatic power may be used to develop rotary mechanical power
   1. Describe the operation of the piston type motor
   2. Outline the operation of the van type motor
   3. Describe the operation of the turbine type motor
10. Explain the construction, operation and applications of pneumatic cylinders
    1. Review the operation of a pneumatic cylinder
    2. Describe the types of pneumatic cylinders
    3. Identify the parts to a pneumatic cylinder
    4. Calculate the force delivered by a cylinder

ELT 782 - Electro-Mechanical Systems Lab

1. Examine electromagnetic relays
   1. Utilize relays in switching circuits
   2. Control events using solenoids
2. Examine switch actuated timing circuits
   1. Use relays in timing circuits
   2. Draw timing diagrams
   3. Predict the outcome of a timing circuit
3. Design Pneumatic circuits
   1. Draw logic truth tables
   2. Construct pneumatic circuits designed to perform specific functions as requested
   3. Pipe-up logic “AND/OR” functions
4. Explain the operations of pneumatic cylinders
   1. Identify the differences between single and double acting cylinders
   2. Connect single and double acting cylinders
   3. Calculate the parameters of force, pressure, and area for cylinders
5. Investigate the operation of direction control valves
   1. Describe the operation of 3 and 4 port valves
   2. Utilize 3-port and 4-port valves
6. Evaluate regulators
   1. Identify the differences between single and two stage regulators
   2. Build circuits using flow regulators
   3. Adjust regulators to achieve desired speeds
7. Investigate combinations of circuits
   1. Build time delay circuits
   2. Pipe-up automatic sequence control circuits
8. Evaluate mechanical systems to perform specific functions
   1. Build a pulley and belt drive mechanism to provide specific output-input ratios
   2. Build a chain drive mechanism to provide specific input/output ratios
   3. Develop a gear train to provide specific output direction, force and speed ratios
   4. Construct a complex mechanism using gears and levers to provide various output-input ratios
9. Construct electrically controlled mechanical systems
   1. Use relays or switches to control mechanical functions
   2. Utilize cams and ramps to operate switches controlling functions
10. Evaluate cam actuated switch banks
    1. Predict the outcome of a switch bank
    2. Connect up a switch bank
11. Participate in four job-shadowing experiences
    1. Describe the work environment and job duties of four different industry professionals
    2. Describe the work settings in which these four industry professionals are employed

ELT 791 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics

1. Summarize common PHYSICS QUANTITIES used in hydraulic and pneumatic applications
   1. Define the following dimensional quantities
   2. Label typical English units of measure for each of the dimensional quantities listed above
   3. Show a commonly used equation for each of the dimensional quantities listed above.
   4. Illustrate each of the dimensional quantities listed above
2. Differentiate FORCE AND PRESSURE
   1. Define a solid and a liquid
   2. Discuss compression of solids and liquids
   3. Describe how force is transmitted through a solid and a liquid
   4. State Pascal’s Law as it applies to a liquid in both words and in equation form
   5. Explain the difference between “Force” and “Pressure”.
   6. Describe the following pressure gages, explain how they work, and compare their accuracy
3. Outline basic ACTUATOR, INTENSIFIER AND ACCUMULATOR OPERATION
   1. Define a hydraulic actuator
   2. List the most common type of linear actuator and rotary actuator
   3. Draw a pictorial of a hydraulic cylinder and label its parts
   4. Explain how a hydraulic cylinder functions
   5. Associate Pascal’s Law to hydraulic cylinders regarding mechanical force multiplication
   6. Draw a pictorial of a hydraulic intensifier
   7. Explain what an intensifier does and how it functions
   8. Illustrate hydraulic transmission of energy
   9. Draw a pictorial of a simple hydraulic accumulator
   10. Explain the purpose of an accumulator and how it functions
   11. Perform calculations relating Force, Pressure, and Area with hydraulic cylinders and intensifiers
4. Contrast HYDRAULIC PUMP DESIGNS AND OPERATION
   1. Draw a simple piston type positive displacement pump and label its parts
   2. Define “positive fixed displacement (PFD)II as it applies to pumps
   3. Explain how the piston type pump functions
   4. State the fundamental operating principle which explains how all PFD pumps work
   5. Draw a pictorial of a simple rotary (vane) type pump
   6. Explain how the rotary (vane) type pump functions
   7. Draw a pictorial of a simple gear type pump
   8. Explain how the gear pump functions
   9. Draw a pictorial of a simple gerotor type pump
   10. Explain how the gerotor type pump functions
5. Summarize basic OPERATION OF A HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
   1. Describe what determines system operating pressure in a hydraulic circuit which uses a PFD pump
   2. List the two basic factors that determine resistance to flow in a hydraulic circuit using a PFD pump
   3. Describe how heat is generated in a hydraulic system
6. Differentiate FLOW RATE AND FLOW VELOCITY
   1. Define viscosity and its unit of measure
   2. List the three factors that determine a liquid’s viscosity
   3. Explain how viscosity is measured
   4. Describe how the velocity of a liquid flowing through a pipe is related to its flow rate.
   5. Identify the English units of measure for Flow Rate and Flow Velocity
   6. Identify the two variables that determine Flow Velocity in both words and as stated in an equation
   7. State the recommended maximum Fluid Velocities in Feet per Second at the following points in a hydraulic system
   8. Describe how bends in hydraulic pipes/plumbing effects heat generation
   9. Define pressure differential and explain its significance in a hydraulic system
   10. List three design features which must be considered to minimize heat generation in a hydraulic system
7. Outline the EFFECTS OF ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND ALTITUDE ON PUMP OPERATION
   1. Describe how a barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure
   2. Explain how altitude affects atmospheric pressure
   3. Explain the difference between absolute and gauge pressure
   4. Calculate absolute pressure given gauge pressure and ambient atmospheric pressure
   5. Explain how a pump and atmospheric pressure work together at the suction side (inlet) of a pump
   6. Define vacuum
   7. Describe a vacuum gauge and how it measures vacuum
   8. Explain how Inches of Mercury translates into Pounds per Square Inch
   9. Explain the difference between Inches of Mercury Gauge vs.Inches of Mercury Absolute
   10. Compute Inches of Mercury Absolute given Inches of Mercury Gauge and Ambient Atmospheric Pressure (in Inches of Mercury).
   11. Describe how atmospheric pressure is used in two phases at the suction side of a pump
8. Differentiate PUMP CAVITATION AND PSEUDO-CAVITATION
   1. Define cavitation (true cavitation).
   2. List two ways that cavitation affects pump life
   3. Identify how true pump cavitation can be detected and prevented
   4. Explain how temperature and vapor pressure affect boiling and how these factors relate to cavitation.
   5. Explain the difference between dissolved air in a liquid vs. entrained (undissolved air
   6. Define pseudo-cavitation
   7. Compare and contrast pump true cavitation with pseudo­cavitation
   8. Identify how pump pseudo-cavitation can be detected and prevented
   9. Determine if a pump can be operated at a given altitude when given a pump’s suction specification at sea level
   10. Explain how a pump’s rotational speed (in RPM) affects its suction specification
   11. Define Flooded Suction, Head Pressure, Lift, Suction, and Suction Pressure
9. Examine HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARAMETERS
   1. Calculate a hydraulic cylinder’s rod area when given its rod diameter
   2. Calculate a hydraulic cylinder’s piston area when given its piston diameter
   3. Define cylinder stroke
   4. Calculate cylinder volume in terms of cylinder stroke and piston area
   5. List the two variables that determine cylinder rod
   6. Calculate cylinder rod speed/velocity speed/velocity
10. Examine HYDRAULIC MOTOR PARAMETERS
    1. Define mechanical torque
    2. List the two variables that determine mechanical torque
    3. Calculate mechanical torque
    4. Define hydraulic motor torque
    5. List the two variables that determine hydraulic motor torque
    6. Calculate hydraulic motor torque
    7. Define hydraulic motor displacement
    8. Calculate hydraulic motor displacement
    9. Calculate hydraulic motor shaft speed in RPM in terms of flow and motor displacement
    10. List the two variables that determine hydraulic motor horsepower
    11. Calculate hydraulic cylinder horsepower in terms of flow and pressure
    12. Calculate hydraulic motor horsepower in terms of shaft speed (RPM) and torque
11. Summarize how valves are used to CONTROL HYDRAULIC ENERGY
    1. Define a valve
    2. List the three main uses of valves (what they control).
    3. Draw a pictorial of a Pressure Relief Valve and explain how it functions
    4. Describe how a Pressure Relief Valve is used to control hydraulic pressure in a circuit using a Positive Fixed Displacement (PFD) pump
    5. Draw a pictorial of a double-acting cylinder and explain how it functions
    6. Draw a pictorial of a 4-way directional control valve (using a blocked center spool) and show how it can control the direction of a double-acting cylinder
    7. Draw a pictorial of a flow control valve (needle valve) and explain how it functions to control actuator flow in a hydraulic circuit consisting of a PFD pump, hydraulic cylinder, and relief valve
    8. Explain the terminology - “normally open(NO)” and “normally closed(NC) ” as it applies to flow control valves
    9. Draw the hydraulic schematic diagram ANSI symbols of the following
12. Use CHECK VALVES in hydraulic circuits
    1. Draw a pictorial of a check valve and label its parts
    2. Draw the schematic diagram symbol of the check valve
    3. Explain how the check valve functions and its purpose
    4. Show how a check valve may be connected across a flow control valve in a hydraulic circuit to increase cylinder rod speed during the return stroke
    5. Show how the check valve is used in a circuit containing an accumulator
    6. Show how the check valve may be used as a simple pressure relief valve
    7. Explain the problem of DCV spool leakage and cylinder drift when a hydraulic cylinder is used to suspend a heavy load and how a check valve cannot completely solve the problem
13. Use PILOT OPERATED CHECK VALVES & LOAD LOCK VALVES in hydraulic circuits
    1. Draw a pictorial of a pilot operated check valve (P.O.C.V) and label its parts
    2. Draw the schematic symbol of the P.O.C.V
    3. Explain how a P.O.C.V. operates
    4. Explain what is meant by a 5:1 ratio P.O.C.V
    5. Show how to connect the P.O.C.V. to solve the cylinder drift problem of suspending a heavy load (mentioned above).
    6. Explain how to make a “Load Lock Valve” from two P.O.C.V.s
    7. Show how to connect a Load Lock Valve to lock a horizontally mounted double-acting cylinder
14. Use ACCUMULATORS in hydraulic circuits
    1. List the three types of accumulator loading methods
    2. Draw the three accumulator schematic symbols used to indicate the methods of loading
    3. Describe the construction and operation of the three types of accumulators
    4. Describe the construction and operation of the three types of hydro-pneumatic accumulators (the piston, diaphragm, and bladder types).
    5. Explain and emphasize the importance of using DRY NITROGEN gas to precharge the hydro-pneumatic accumulators and why compressed air or oxygen gas must NEVER be used
    6. Explain how pressure, temperature and volume are related to form the gas laws and how these laws relate to hydro-pneumatic accumulators
    7. Describe isothermal and adiabatic charging and discharging of accumulators
    8. List three purposes of using accumulators in a hydraulic system
    9. Explain how to calculate the pre-charge pressure of a hydro­pneumatic accumulator
    10. Define “useable volume”.
    11. Show how useable volume is affected by pre-charge
    12. Determine the actual useable volume when given an accumulator performance chart and pre-charge pressure
    13. Show how to correct the performance chart readings for an accumulator whose volume capacity may be different that what the performance chart was designed for
15. Summarize SPECIAL HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS AND CYLINDER FEATURES
    1. Describe the types of hydraulic cylinder seals
    2. Describe a hydraulic cylinder cushion’s construction, purpose, and operation in a hydraulic circuit
    3. Describe a stroke adjuster’s construction, purpose, and operation in a hydraulic circuit
    4. Explain the difference between a cylinder thrust load and tension load
    5. Show how a stop tube is used in a cylinder to protect its rod gland bushing
    6. Describe the following cylinders according to their construction and use
    7. Show how to synchronize the movement of two cylinders
    8. Define a 2:1 cylinder
    9. Show how to operate a 2:1 cylinder in a regenerative circuit and explain the purpose and operation of this circuit
16. Use NON-COMPENSATED AND PRESSURE COMPENSATED FLOW CONTROL VALVES in hydraulic circuits
    1. List the three factors that affect flow through an orifice and describe how they affect flow
    2. List the three overall types of variable orifices and describe their constructions and common applications
    3. List the factors which affect actuator flow in a hydraulic circuit consisting of a positive fixed displacement (PFD) pump, relief valve, flow control valve, actuator, and operating a work load. Then describe how these factors affect flow as they are vari
    4. Draw the schematic diagram of a restrictor type pressure compensated flow control (P.C.F.C.) valve and explain how it operates
    5. Draw the schematic diagram of a hydraulic circuit using a restrictor type P.C.F.C. valve connected in a meter-in application and explain how it operates should
    6. Draw the schematic diagram of a bypass type pressure compensated flow control (P.C.F.C.) valve and explain how it operates
    7. Draw the schematic diagram of a hydraulic circuit using a bypass type P.C.F.C. valve connected in a meter-in application and explain how it operates should
    8. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using a restrictor type P.C.F.C. valve vs. a bypass type P.C.F.C
    9. Explain how temperature affects flow in a hydraulic circuit
    10. List the two types of temperature compensation techniques for flow control valves and explain how they operate
    11. Draw the schematic diagram of a temperature compensated restrictor type P.C.F.C. valve
    12. Describe a restrictor type P.C.F.C. valve using a lunge control and explain how it operates
17. Contrast the four popular GENERIC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS
    1. Draw the schematic diagrams of the following hydraulic circuits using a PFD pump, relief valve, flow control valve, cylinder, work load
    2. Explain the operation of each of the four generic hydraulic circuit configurations
    3. List the advantages and popular applications for each of the four generic hydraulic circuit configurations
    4. Calculate system pressure, flow control valve pressure drop, and work load pressure in each of the four generic hydraulic circuit configurations
18. Use DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES in hydraulic circuits
    1. Draw the schematic diagram symbols of a 2-way, 3-way, and 4­way directional control valve (DCV).
    2. Show how the 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way DCVs are used in hydraulic circuits
    3. List the four most common 4-way DCV spools, draw their schematic diagram symbols, explain their use, and illustrate their operation in hydraulic circuits
    4. List the DCV actuators, draw their schematic diagram symbols, and illustrate their operation
    5. Explain spring offset and detents as applied to DCVS
    6. Explain the following topics as related to DCVS
    7. Explain how a deceleration valve is used in a hydraulic circuit
19. Analyze the following PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES
    1. Pressure Relief Valve
    2. Sequence Valve
    3. Directly Operated Counterbalance Valve
    4. Remotely Operated Counterbalance Valve
    5. Unloading Valve
    6. Pressure Reducing Valve
    7. Brake Valve
    8. Draw the schematic diagram symbol for each valve
    9. Explain the operation of each valve using a pictorial diagram
    10. Identify each valve as normally open or normally closed
    11. Identify where each valve’s pilot line(s) is/are connected
    12. Identify each valve as internally or externally drained
    13. List common applications for each valve
    14. Illustrate the operation of each valve in hydraulic circuits
    15. Calculate pressures, cylinder forces, and cylinder piston areas for hydraulic circuits using the pressure control valves listed above
20. Illustrate a ‘HI-LO HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT’
    1. Draw the schematic diagram of a ‘Hi-Lo Hydraulic Circuit’
    2. Explain the purpose of a ‘Hi-Lo Hydraulic Circuit’
    3. Describe the operation of a ‘Hi-Lo Hydraulic Circuit’
21. Contrast the three most popular types of HYDRAULIC MOTORS
    1. List the three most popular types of hydraulic motors
    2. Describe motor drains and explain their purpose
    3. Describe a balanced vane motor and how it functions
    4. Describe an unbalanced vane motor and how it functions
    5. Explain the methods of extending the vanes of a vane motor
    6. Describe a external gear motor and how it operates
    7. Describe an internal gear motor such as the gerotor motor and how it operates
    8. Describe a piston motor and how it operates
    9. Explain how swashplate angle of a piston motor affects
22. Use HYDRAULIC MOTORS in hydraulic circuits
    1. Calculate motor shaft speed, motor torque, and motor horsepower
    2. Connect a hydraulic motor in meter-in and meter-out circuits and explain the characteristics and operation of each
    3. Illustrate the techniques of braking hydraulic motors
    4. Explain hydraulic motor cavitation and the methods used to prevent it
23. Differentiate OPEN LOOP AND CLOSED LOOP HYDROSTATIC DRIVES
    1. Draw the schematic diagram of an open loop hydrostatic drive
    2. Draw the schematic diagram of a closed loop hydrostatic drive
    3. Explain the difference between the open loop and closed loop hydrostatic drive
    4. List the four types of pump-motor combinations used for hydrostatic drives
    5. Identify the following parameters for each of the hydrostatic drive combinations as either fixed or variable
24. Compare the special types of ROTARY ACTUATORS
    1. List the special rotary actuators.
    2. Show a pictorial illustration of each rotary actuator
    3. Describe the operation of each rotary actuator.
    4. List typical torque and angle of rotation for each rotary actuator
25. Summarize ENERGY TRANSMISSION IN A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
    1. Describe the characteristics of gases
    2. Associate the affects of temperature and pressure on gases via the gas laws
    3. Explain how air compression and expansion affects gases
    4. Describe the pneumatic transmission of energy
    5. Explain how a positive displacement compressor operates
    6. Describe inefficiencies in a pneumatic system
    7. Describe air flow rate in terms of cubic feet per minute (CFM) and
    8. Explain how air velocity and critical velocity is related to piping size in a pneumatic system standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM).
26. Illustrate CONTROL OF PNEUMATIC ENERGY
    1. Draw the schematic diagram of a pneumatic system showing, the compressor, pressure switch, check valve, receiver tank, safety relief valve, pressure regulator, flow control valve, and actuator
    2. Explain how each of the components (listed above) operates in a pneumatic system
    3. Explain the difference between a vented and non-vented pressure regulator (refer to Chap. 10 for additional information).
27. Use COMPRESSORS in pneumatic circuits. (Chap. 5)
    1. List the compressor types according to “displacement” or “dynamic” grouping
    2. Explain how each of the compressor types operate and their uses
    3. Discuss the methods of unloading a compressor
    4. Illustrate how to select a compressor for a system
    5. Describe how to install a compressor
28. Relate AFTERCOOLERS, DRIERS, RECEIVERS AND AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
    1. Explain the purpose of an aftercooler
    2. Discuss the following processes
    3. Explain the purposes of an air receiver tank
    4. Size a receiver tank
    5. Discuss air piping systems and installation considerations
29. Summarize PNEUMATIC CHECK VALVES, CYLINDERS, AND MOTORS
    1. Explain the following topics
    2. Explain how to size an air cylinder
    3. Calculate air flow rate into an air cylinder
    4. Discuss how to select an air motor
30. Illustrate PNEUMATIC DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES.
    1. Describe the following 4-way DCV center spools and why they are used
    2. Discuss the varieties of DCV spool designs

ELT 792 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab

1. Operate and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. PERFORM THE FOLLOWING TASKS FOR EACH OF THE LAB EXPERIMENTS AS INSTRUCTED
   1. Observe and practice safety precautions
   2. Interpret a given circuit plumbing diagram
   3. Draw a schematic diagram when given the plumbing diagram using standard American National Standards Institute (ANSI) symbols
   4. Connect the circuit using either the plumbing diagram or the schematic diagram
   5. Make settings and adjustments
   6. Record settings and measurements
   7. Analyze and evaluate circuits and recorded data
   8. Calculate circuit parameters
   9. Compare and list similarities/differences between circuits
   10. Predict results/outcomes when circuit variables are changed
   11. Complete check-out activities at the end of each lab exercise
2. Set maximum pump pressure to safely limit system pressure
3. Operate hydraulic components within manufacturer’s specified limits
4. Identify a pump which is experiencing cavitation (true cavitation
   1. Demonstrate true pump cavitation
   2. Recognize sounds associated with true cavitation
   3. List causes and effects of true cavitation
5. Identify a pump which is experiencing pseudo-cavitation
   1. Demonstrate pseudo-cavitation
   2. Recognize sounds associated with pseudo-cavitation
   3. List causes and effects of pseudo-cavitation
6. Measure pump flow rate
7. Describe how to test a new or rebuilt pump
8. Control cylinder position and movement
9. Observe how valve spool variations effect double acting cylinder behavior in different applications
10. Verify that cylinder entering and discharge flow rates are not the same
11. Determine the size of system components
12. Use hydraulic cylinders which employ cushions
    1. Explain why cylinder cushions are used
    2. Observe how cylinder cushions function
    3. Describe cushion limitations
    4. Perform cushion adjustments
13. Use a 2:1 cylinder to increase rod velocity when approaching the work load
    1. Show how a cylinder of the correct proportion (rod to bore) can be used to obtain a rod speed twice the normal speed that pump flow alone would normally dictate
    2. Describe how cylinder regeneration works
    3. Illustrate how to automatically take a cylinder out of regeneration when it contacts the work load
14. Operate a hydraulic circuit employing meter-in speed control
    1. Observe how Meter-In speed control effects all of the components in the interacting hydraulic circuit
    2. Explain why and when Meter-In control is used
    3. Determine repeatability for a given pressure setting
15. Summarize the effects of system pressure variations and work load variations in determining actuator speed for hydraulic circuits employing ‘non-compensated’ flow control valves
    1. Determine how flow varies with pressure change using a non­compensated needle valve
    2. Observe cylinder action during cylinder extension and retraction
    3. Observe how a needle valve combined with a reverse free flow check valve effects cylinder operation in both Meter-In and Meter-Out modes
    4. Verify that non-compensated flow control valves are good metering devices as long as pressure differential across the valve remains relatively constant
16. Summarize the effects of system pressure variations and work load variations in determining actuator speed for hydraulic circuits employing ‘pressure compensated’ flow control valves
    1. Demonstrate the conditions under which a pressure compensated flow control valve is effective
    2. Describe the limitations of a P.C.F.C. valve in controlling actuator speed
17. Compare the action of Meter-Out with Meter-In flow control using the pressure compensated type flow control valve
    1. Determine the effectiveness of the P.C.F.C. valve in Meter-Out mode with sudden changes in work load resistance
    2. Observe that cylinder rod end pressure intensification can occur with Meter-Out flow control unless proper precautions are taken
18. Compare bleed-off flow control with series flow control as they effect circuit operation
    1. Analyze a hydraulic circuit which employs a pressure compensated flow control valve in a bleed-off circuit configuration
    2. Determine how and when to use Bleed-Off flow/speed control
19. Compare 3-port with 2-port pressure compensated flow control valves
    1. Observe how a bypass (3-port) flow control valve functions
    2. Determine the applications which use a bypass flow control valve
    3. Determine 3-port flow control valve limitations
20. Use Accumulators in hydraulic circuits
    1. List safety precautions associated with accumulators and accumulator circuits
    2. Determine how accumulators interact with other circuit components
    3. Identify the limitations of accumulator circuits
21. Use pilot operated check valves in hydraulic circuits
    1. List the safety precautions associated with P.O.C.V.s.
    2. Observe P.O.C.V. action in a hydraulic circuit
    3. Identify proper applications and limitations of P.O.C.V.s
    4. Describe variations of P.O.C.V.s for special applications
22. Operate hydraulic motors connected for Meter-In configurations
    1. Identify applications and limitations of Meter-In circuits
    2. Discuss malfunctions and troubleshooting related to hydraulic motors
    3. Observe operation for constant and variable loads
23. Compare circuit operation when hydraulic motors are connected for Meter-Out vs. Meter-In configurations
    1. Operate hydraulic motors connected for Meter-Out configurations
    2. Determine if more accurate speed control can be obtained with Meter-Out flow control
    3. Gather data on non-pressure and pressure compensated flow control Meter-Out performance
24. Use Brake Valves to stop hydraulic motors
    1. Observe how the hydraulic actuated brake valve is applied to a hydraulic motor circuit
    2. Observe the interaction between components
25. Use Cross-Over Relief Valves to stop hydraulic motors.
    1. Operate and adjust the Cross-Over Relief valve for various circuit conditions
    2. Observe cross-over relief valve behavior and limitations
26. Summarize applications, advantages, and disadvantages of compressed air
27. Outline safety practices associated with compressed air operations
    1. Describe 13 safety rules necessary to use compressed air or gas
    2. List devices or methods used to safely apply compressed air or gas
28. Use pneumatic symbols in pneumatic circuit schematic drawings
    1. Identify and group the symbols used for pneumatic fluid power components
    2. Explain the need for symbol use in everyday fluid power work
    3. Draw commonly used pneumatic symbols
29. Measure pressures in pneumatic circuits
    1. Use the draft gauge (manometer)
    2. Explain how higher pressures are commonly measured
30. Relate volume and pressure
    1. Observe the effect of moving a ‘piston’ on the internal gas pressure of a tube or cylinder as a demonstration of force transmission through a fluid by Pascal’s law
    2. Differentiate gage pressure vs. absolute pressure
31. Measure Flow and Pressure Drop
    1. Show the behavior of fluid gas (or compressed air) during transmission from point of generation (or storage) to point of use
    2. Adjust flow and pressure to obtain desired results
32. Adjust a typical Pressure Switch Control
    1. Draw a pressure switch symbol
    2. Explain terms and definitions for pressure switch adjustments
    3. Set desired cut-in and cut-out pressures
33. Use Safety Relief Valves in pneumatic circuits
    1. Actuate the compressed air safety relief valve
    2. Set safety relief valve trip pressure
    3. Test a safety relief valve
34. Operate Pressure Regulators in pneumatic circuits
    1. Draw the schematic symbol for a vented type pressure regulator
    2. Explain pressure regulator behavior
    3. Describe the reaction of the pressure regulator during adjustment and under flow conditions
35. Use Directional Control Valves in pneumatic circuits
    1. Draw the schematic symbols for directional control valves
    2. Describe how directional control is achieved in pneumatic systems
    3. Explain the three major valve classifications
36. Relate force, area, and pressure in pneumatic cylinders
    1. Demonstrate use of the force triangle
    2. Calculate annular areas of cylinder pistons and rods
    3. Determine the behavior of different types of linear actuators
    4. Demonstrate force/area/pressure results of friction using linear actuators
37. Summarize Linear Actuator operation
    1. Analyze linear actuator behavior under load
    2. Explain linear actuator behavior as affected by
    3. Determine actuator air consumption
38. Use Rotary Actuators in pneumatic circuits
    1. Describe the CRAM
    2. List the advantages of continuous rotation air motors (CRAM).
    3. Define torque and how it applies to air motors
    4. Describe operation and performance characteristics
39. Control actuators with 3-Way Directional Control Valves
    1. Demonstrate 3-way DCV operation in several circuits with actuators
    2. Show manual valve metering
40. Control actuators with 4-Way Directional Control Valves
    1. Operate linear actuators with 4-way manual valve
    2. Describe common industrial applications for air bearings
    3. Show the behavior of equal bore and unequal bore cylinders operating in parallel
    4. Calculate air bearing lifting force
    5. Compare action of pressure regulator speed control to that of valve metering control
    6. Determine operating pressures and clearances on different work surfaces
    7. Show control of pilot operated directional control valve using 3-way valves
    8. Demonstrate limits of pilot pressure shifting
41. Relate air flow velocity to air pressure
    1. Demonstrate the relationship between air flow velocity and pressure
    2. Explain how the air flow velocity-pressure relationship makes pneumatic devices such as a lubricator function
42. Contrast air bearings and ground effect machines

ELT 793 - Advanced Fluid Power

1. Demonstrate knowledge of pressure compensated pumps on a written test
   1. Identify parts on a pressure compensated axial pump
   2. Identify parts on a pressure compensated redial pump
   3. Adjust pressure on a pressure compensated pump
   4. Describe operation of a pressure compensated pump
2. Demonstrate knowledge of pressure compensated control valves on a written test
   1. Demonstrate the understanding of basic system schematics by color coding circuits
   2. Describe the operation of a pressure compensated flow control valve
   3. Explain the advantages of using pressure compensated flow control valves.
   4. Explain the purpose of a pressure reducing valve
   5. Demonstrate in the laboratory how a pressure reducing valve functions
3. Demonstrate knowledge of priority valves, and make-up valves on a written test
   1. Explain a simple flow control valve
   2. Disassemble and identify parts on a simple flow control valve
   3. Explain a complex flow control valve
   4. Disassemble and identify parts on a complex flow control valve
   5. Explain the operation of a make-up valve
   6. Disassemble and identify the parts in a make-up valve
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the signal network used in pressure compensated systems on a written test
   1. Explain the purpose of a double check valve (RESOLVER) services in the system
   2. Describe the purpose of primary and secondary resolvers
   3. Disassemble an individual valve in the lab and identify the parts and check for wear
   4. Explain oil flow through the valve
   5. Explain the purpose of an advanced signal passage found in the main control valve
   6. Describe how a signal pressure limiter functions
5. Describe AC and DC control of systems
   1. Causes of solenoid coi8l failures
   2. Explain how sticking valve spools can burn out solenoid coils
   3. Explain valve logic systems
   4. Explain how counter-electromotive Force (EMF) from solenoids can destroy control circuitry
   5. Explain how solenoids can be controlled by switches, relays, thyristors and other electronic devices
   6. Explain how valves can be controlled by programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
6. Describe electrical measurement of pressure and flow
   1. Describe how a Wheatstone bridge pressure transducer works
   2. Describe how a Wheatstone bridge flow control sensor works
   3. Explain how to calibrate pressure and flow control sensors
   4. Explain when temperature compensated sensors are needed
7. Be able to correctly select and substitute hydraulic fluids
   1. Define tribology
   2. Describe where different viscosities are used in fluid power
   3. Define aniline point and how it affects hydraulic seals
   4. Lists oil types than can and cannot be used with hydraulic systems that use bronze parts
8. Describe the operation of the following fluid power systems
   1. Air counterbalance systems on a modern stamping press
   2. Load sensing/pressure compensated hydraulic system of modern construction/excavating machinery
   3. Modern high speed hydraulic stamping press
   4. Hydraulic table style surface grinders

ELT 816 - Systems Troubleshooting

1. Relate the different types of failures in electronics
   1. Identify complete failures
   2. Outline overheating situations
   3. Recognize operator-induced problems
2. Categorize system troubleshooting procedures.
   1. Look for easy cures
   2. Use the substitution methods
   3. Discuss block diagrams
   4. Utilize documentation to evaluate problems
3. Review safety and cautionary measures
4. Compare various test equipment
   1. Discuss proper use of DMM
   2. Discuss proper use of oscilloscopes
   3. Discuss proper use of hand tools
5. Summarize power supply troubleshooting procedures
   1. Recognize three types of power supplies
   2. Discuss bridge rectifiers
   3. Describe the operation of voltage regulators
6. Interpret signal tracing analog signals using oscilloscopes
   1. Discuss signal tracing procedures
   2. Explain low frequency circuits procedures
   3. Distinguish high frequency circuits

ELT 817 - Systems Troubleshooting Lab

1. Initiate repair of defective units
   1. Identify problems in units
   2. Demonstrate the use of common sense problem solving strategies
   3. Demonstrate the process of locating the problem
2. Evaluate troubleshooting procedures
   1. Employ block diagrams to isolate problem area
   2. Use service data to pinpoint area
   3. Incorporate previous repair data
3. Compare measurement tools
   1. Utilize a DMM
   2. Employ an oscilloscope to trace signals
4. Perform measurements
   1. Measure resistance
   2. Measure voltage
5. Test for malfunctioning parts
6. Remove defective parts
   1. Employ correct de-soldering procedures
   2. Identify connectors
7. Restore units to safe and normal operation
   1. Replace components
   2. Use reliable soldering procedures
   3. Reassemble repaired units
8. Serve as class Service Manager
   1. Receive units
   2. Create work orders
9. Serve as class Parts manager
   1. Maintain inventory of parts
   2. Locate suppliers for parts
   3. Acquire inventory from suppliers
10. Relate the diagnosis and estimate of cost of repairs to the customers
    1. Promote positive customer relations
    2. Communicate effectively via telephone with customers
11. Perform routine and preventative maintenance
    1. Choose the correct cleaning instruments
    2. Select the correct chemicals
    3. Note abnormalities
12. Perform final inspections
    1. Verify unit functionality
    2. Perform visual inspections
    3. Complete final paperwork
13. Develop proficiency with office management software
    1. Enter data into system
    2. Create printed work orders
    3. Generate final invoice
14. Utilize repair data
    1. Identify relevant data
    2. Develop informative visual representations
    3. Evaluate repair data

ELT 870 - Electronics Capstone Project

1. Identify a problem and formulate a strategy to solve it in a systematic fashion with given constraints of time, budget and other resources
2. Generate necessary project reports such as project proposal, project time-line, design reports, and final reports, etc
3. Make necessary presentations for critical review of their work
4. Design, build and test a system or subsystem to meet given specifications
5. Apply the skills they have learned in other courses as well as use modern analysis and design tools in the design of systems and subsystems
6. Work in teams and subgroups

ELT 932 - Internship

1. Describe duties completed through internship
   1. Utilize knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for service technicians
   2. Recognize the importance of retraining and learning new skills
2. Perform limited entry-level duties of an Electronics Technician
   1. Perform preventative maintenance on selected equipment
   2. Complete proper paperwork related to job
   3. Accomplish assigned servicing tasks
3. Observe state of the art equipment not available in school labs
   1. See the types of electro-mechanical equipment
   2. Observe the function of the electro-mechanical equipment
   3. View the repair work necessary on electro-mechanical equipment
4. Develop objectives that measure directed activities and performance standards
   1. List goals related to internship activities
   2. Select six of the most appropriate listed goals
   3. Develop performance standards to determine when goals are achieved
5. Display knowledge of the role of contract organizations in the maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment
   1. List manufacturers offering contract services
   2. List third party service organizations offering contract services
   3. State the pros and cons of utilizing contract organizations
6. Apply techniques and skills learned in the course work
   1. List the required skills involved in the internship
   2. Learn to work under pressure
7. Display knowledge of basic inventory control concepts
   1. List paper records of inventory
   2. Enumerate computer-based systems of inventory
   3. State the pros and cons of both paper and computer based systems
8. Exhibit knowledge of basic maintenance scheduling concepts
   1. Describe the importance of paper records
   2. List computer based systems of maintenance files
   3. State the advantages of a computer based file system
9. Complete college and employer reports
   1. List required reports
   2. Identify recipients of reports
   3. Complete reports
   4. Submit reports
10. Observe policies, procedures, and regulations
    1. Identify employer expectations for an intern
    2. List employer policies and procedures to be complied with
11. Develop a knowledge of “people skills” required by an Electronics Technician
    1. Follow a specified dress code
    2. Display a positive attitude
    3. Display good performance
12. Attend the required hours
13. Project professional appearance
    1. Avoid tardiness
    2. Develop ability to show initiative
    3. Develop pride in doing a job well
14. Develop a resume suitable for an employment search

ELT 950 - Intro to Renewable Energy

1. Assess the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact generation, transport, installation, operation, and maintenance of technologies and related equipment used to produce energy. 
   1. Explain sources of renewable energy. 
   2. Summarize energy standards produced by industry organizations. 
2. Compare and contrast the roles of various segments of the PV industry and how they interact with one other. 
   1. Identify key contributions to the development of PV technology.  
   2. Classify common types of PV system applications for both stand-alone and utility interactive systems with and without energy storage.   
   3. Associate key features and benefits of specific types of PV systems, including residential, commercial, BIPV, concentrating PV, and utility-scale.  
   4. List the advantages and disadvantages of PV systems compared to alternative electricity generation sources.   
   5. Explain the features and benefits of PV systems that operate independently of the electric utility grid.   
   6. Describe the features and benefits of PV systems that are interconnected to and operate in parallel with the electric utility grid.  
   7. Examine market indicators, value propositions, and opportunities for both grid-tied and stand-alone PV system applications.   
   8. Discuss the importance of conservation and energy efficiency as they relate to PV system applications.   
3. Determine the principal electrical safety hazards associated with PV systems, including electrical shock and arc flash.   
   1. Identify the various safety hazards associated with both operating and non-operating PV systems and components.   
   2. List different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) commonly required for installing and maintaining PV systems.   
   3. Practice safe practices for hoisting and rigging, the use of ladders, stairways and guardrails, the use of head, feet, hearing and face protection, the use of power tools, and the use of the appropriate fall protection, including the requirements for personal fall arrest and safety-monitoring systems according to OSHA standards.   
4. Prove Ohm’s Law in analyzing simple electrical circuits, and to calculate voltage, current, resistance or power given any other two parameters.  
   1. Assess basic electrical parameters including electrical charge, current, voltage, power and resistance, and relate these parameters to their hydraulic analogies (volume, flow, pressure, hydraulic power and friction).                    
   2. Explain the difference between electrical power (rate of work performed) and energy (total work performed).   
   3. Describe the function and purpose of common electrical system components, including conductors, conduits/raceways and enclosures, overcurrent devices, diodes and rectifiers, switchgear, transformers, terminals and connectors, grounding equipment, resistors, inductors, capacitors, etc.                       
   4. Identify basic electrical test equipment and its purpose, including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and watt-hour meters.                                    
   5. Examine the fundamentals of electric utility system operations, including generation, transmission, distribution and typical electrical service supplies to buildings and facilities.         
5. Quantify the effects of changing orientation (azimuth and tilt angle) on the amount of solar energy received on an array surface at any given location using solar energy databases and computer software tools.   
   1. Define basic terminology, including solar radiation, solar irradiance, solar irradiation, solar insolation, solar constant, air mass, ecliptic plane, equatorial plane, pyrometer, solar declination, solstice, equinox, solar time, solar altitude angle, solar azimuth angle, solar window, array tilt angle, array  azimuth angle, and solar incidence angle.   
   2. Diagram the sun’s apparent movement across the sky over any given day and over an entire year at any given latitude, and define the solar window.  
   3. Solve the sun’s position using sun path diagrams, and determine when direct solar radiation strikes the north, east, south and west walls and horizontal surfaces of a building.  
   4. Differentiate between solar irradiance (power), solar irradiation (energy), and understand the meaning of the terms peak sun, peak sun hours, and insolation.   
   5. Identify factors that reduce or enhance the amount of solar energy collected by a PV array.   
   6. Demonstrate the use of a standard compass and determine true geographic south from magnetic south at any location given a magnetic declination map.  
   7. Describe the consequences of array shading and best practices for minimizing shading and preserving array output.  
   8. Demonstrate the use of equipment and software tools to evaluate solar window obstructions and shading at given locations, and quantify the reduction in solar energy received.   
   9. Predict spacing distances required to avoid inter-row shading from adjacent saw tooth rack mounted arrays at specified locations between 9 am and 3 pm solar time throughout the year.   
   10. Define the concepts of global, direct, diffuse and albedo solar radiation, and the effects on flat-plate and concentrating solar collectors.   
   11. Identity the instruments and procedures for measuring solar power and solar energy.   

ELT 951 - Applied Photovoltaic Systems

1. Distinguish between PV cells, modules, panels and arrays.
   1. Explain how a solar cell converts sunlight into electrical power.                
   2. Identify the five key electrical output parameters for PV modules using manufacturers’ literature (Voc, Isc, Vmp, Imp and Pmp), and label these points on a current-voltage (I-V) curve. 
   3. Describe the effects of varying incident solar irradiance and cell temperature on PV module electrical output, illustrate the results on an I-V curve, and indicate changes in current, voltage and power. 
   4. Explain why PV modules make excellent battery chargers based on their I-V characteristics.        
   5. Observe the effects of connecting similar and dissimilar PV modules in series and in parallel on electrical output, and diagram the resulting I-V curves.                                    
   6. Discuss the significance and consequences of PV modules being limited current sources.              
   7. Explain the purpose and operation of bypass diodes.                                     
   8. Identify the standards and design qualification testing that help ensure the safety and reliability of PV modules.                                                                                                                         
2. Examine the efficiency and determine the power output per unit area
   1. Determine the operating point on a given I-V curve given the electrical load.      
   2. Define various performance rating and measurement conditions for PV modules and arrays, including STC, SOC, NOCT, and PTC. 
   3. Compare the fabrication of solar cells from various manufacturing processes.
   4. Describe the components and the construction for a typical flat-plate PV module made from crystalline silicon solar cells, and compare to thin-film modules.
3. Assess the purpose and principles of operation for major PV system components, including PV modules and arrays, inverters and chargers, charge controllers, energy storage and other sources.                               
   1. List the types of PV system balance of system components, and describe their functions and specifications, including conductors, conduit and raceway systems, overcurrent protection, switchgear, junction and combiner boxes, terminations and connectors.                              
   2. Identify the primary types, functions, features, specifications, settings and performance indicators associated with PV system powerprocessing equipment, including inverters, chargers, charge controllers, and maximum power point trackers. 
   3. Explain the basic types of PV systems, their major subsystems and components, and the electrical and mechanical BOS componentsrequired.                                                               
4. Integrate basic principles, rationale and strategies for sizing stand-alone PV systems versus utility-interactive PV systems.                                         
   1. Calculate the peak power demand and energy consumption over a given period of time.              
   2. List the de-rating factors and other system losses, and their typical values, and calculate the resulting effect on AC power andenergy production, using simplified calculations, and online software tools including PVWATTS.        
   3. Analyze the maximum and minimum number of modules that may be used in source circuits and the total number of source circuitsthat may be used with a specified inverter                     
   4. Size and configure the PV array, battery subsystem, and other equipment as required, to meet the electrical load during the criticaldesign period.   
5. Draw and prepare simple one-line electrical diagrams for interactive and  standalone PV systems showing all major components andsubsystems, and  indicate the locations of the PV source and output circuits, inverter input and  output circuits, charge controller and battery circuits, as applicable, and mark  the directions of power flows through the system under various load conditions.   
   1. Describe how PV modules are configured in series and parallel to build voltage, current and power output for interfacing with inverters, charge controllers, batteries and other equipment.   
   2. Summarize importance of nameplate specifications on PV modules, inverters and other equipment on determining allowable systemvoltage limits, and for the selection and sizing of conductors, overcurrent protection devices, disconnect means, wiring methods and in establishing appropriate and safe interfaces with other equipment and electrical systems.
   3. Consider the requirements for charge control in battery-based PV systems, based on system voltages, current and charge rates.                                                                                         
   4. Identify the labeling requirements for electrical equipment in PV systems, including on PV modules, inverters, disconnects, at pointsof interconnection to other electrical systems, on battery banks, etc.
   5. Illustrate the basic principles of PV system grounding, the differences between grounded conductors, grounding conductors, grounding electrode conductors, the purposes of equipment grounding, PV array ground-fault protection, and the importance of single-point grounding.                
   6. Recommend requirements for plan review, permitting, inspections, construction contracts and other matters associated with approvals and code-compliance for PV systems.              
6. Evaluate the features and benefits of different PV array mounting systems and practices, including their design and materials, standardization and appearance, applications and installation requirements, thermal and energy performance, safety and reliability, accessibility and maintenance, costs and other factors.
   1. Identify the common ways PV arrays are mechanically secured and installed on the ground, to building rooftops or other structures, including rack mounts, ballasted systems, pole mounts, integral, direct and stand-off roof mounts, sun tracking mounts and for other building-integrated applications. 
   2. Describe the effects on PV cell operating temperature of environmental conditions, including incident solar radiation levels, ambient temperature, wind speed and direction for various PV array mounting methods.                                                                                                                             
   3. List various building-integrated PV (BIPV) applications and compare and contrast their features and benefits with conventional PV array designs.                                                      
   4. Choose desirable material properties for weather sealing materials, hardware and fasteners, electrical enclosures, wiring systems and other equipment, such as UV, sunlight and corrosion resistance, wet/outdoor approvals and other service ratings appropriate forthe intended application, environment and conditions of use, and having longevity consistent with the operating life expectancies of PV systems.
   5. Summarize the requirements for roofing systems expertise, and identify the preferred structural attachments and weather sealingmethods for PV arrays affixed to different types of roof compositions and coverings.                                                                                                            
   6. Identify the types and magnitudes of mechanical loads experienced by PV modules, arrays and their support structures, includingdead loads, live loads, wind loads, snow loads, seismic loads, in established combinations according to ASCE 7-05 Minimum DesignLoads for Buildings and Other Structures.                                                                                                                                   
7. Predict mechanical design features that affect the electrical and thermal performance of PV arrays, including array orientation, mounting methods and other factors.
   1. Explain PV system mechanical design attributes that affect the installation and maintenance of PV arrays, including hardware standardization, safety and accessibility, and other factors.                 
   2. Review the importance of PV equipment manufacturers’ instructions with regard to mounting and installation procedures, the skillsand competencies required of installers, and the implications on product safety, performance, code-compliance and warranties.                
8. Execute basic troubleshooting principles and progression, including recognizing a problem, observing the symptoms, diagnosing the cause and taking corrective actions leading from the system, subsystem to the component level. 
   1. Discuss various potential problems related to PV system design, components, installation, operation or maintenance that may affect the performance and reliability of PV systems.      
   2. Identify the use and meaning of typical performance parameters monitored in PV systems, including DC and AC voltages, currents and power levels, solar energy collected, the electrical energy produced or consumed, operating temperatures and other data.                                                            
   3. Compare PV system output with expectations based on system sizing, component specifications and actual operating conditions, and understand why actual output may be different than expected. 
   4. Describe typical maintenance requirements for PV arrays and other system components, including inverters and batteries, etc.                                                                   
   5. Explain the safety requirements for operating and maintaining different types of PV systems and related equipment.                                                                     
   6. Identify the most common types of reliability failures in PV systems and their causes due to the equipment, quality of installationand other factors.                                          
   7. Review component manufacturers’ instructions for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting for PV modules and power processing equipment, and develop a simple maintenance plan for a given PV system detailing major tasks and suggested intervals.

EMS 105 - IA Law Enforcement Emerg Care

1. Describe the responsibilities of a ILEECP
2. Define Emergency Care/Fist Aid/OSHA Standards
3. Identify the need for knowledge and skills required for administration of emergency care
   1. Determine emergency situations one can manage
   2. Decide when an emergency requires a more advanced trained responder and the need to activate the EMS System (911).
4. Express knowledge of protection given a rescuer by the Good Samaritans Law
   1. Define actual and implied consent and know how consent applies in helping an adult in an emergency
   2. Define rumored consent and know how consent applies in helping a child in an emergency
5. Evaluate an injured victim by use of a primary and secondary survey
   1. Use BCLS shells to correct airway, breathing and circulation problems discovered in the primary survey
   2. Assess when not to move a victim with serious injuries discovered in the secondary survey
6. Identify signs and symptoms of respiratory emergencies
7. Demonstrate the correct procedures for rescue breathing for an adult, child and infant
8. Demonstrate the correct procedures for relieving FBOA for the conscious, becomes unconscious, and found unconscious adult, child and infant
9. Perform one rescuer CPR for the adult, child and infant
10. Identify common childhood/adult illnesses and injuries
11. Express a minimal knowledge of the circulatory, respiratory, and skeletal systems
12. State and demonstrate correct methods for controlling bleeding, including direct pressure, elevation, and pressure point
13. Define shock and identify injuries which are most likely to cause shocks
14. Recognize the signs of symptoms of shocks and demonstrate appropriate treatment
15. State the principals of care for open and closed soft tissue injuries
    1. Know the difference between a bandage and dressing
    2. Demonstrate the proper procedure for management of a soft tissue injury
16. Identify signs and symptoms of fractures
    1. Know when not to move a patient with a fracture
    2. Identify situations in which the necks or backs might be fractured and know not to move the patient
17. Identify and manage common medical emergencies including seizures, asthma, abdominal distress, diabetic coma and insulin shock
18. Identify four ways children/adults are poisoned
    1. Contact poison control center
    2. Demonstrate first aid for a poison emergency
19. Identify heat and cold emergencies
    1. Be able to identify partial and full thickness burns and know first aid for burns
    2. Know first aid for heat exhaustion and heat stroke
    3. Know first aid for frostbite
20. Identify the symptoms of a patient under the influence of alcohol or drugs
    1. Know emergency care for a drug overdose
21. Evaluate the pregnant woman and provide assistance for emergency birth

EMS 214 - Emergency Medical Technician

1. Describe the role and responsibilities of an EMT.
   1. Discuss the legal responsibilities of the EMT.
   2. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of the EMT.
   3. Define and list the scope of practice by which an EMT is governed.
   4. Define and discuss the role that the EMT plays inside of the EMS system.
   5. Define and discuss the history of EMS.
2. Discuss basic body anatomy and functions, using appropriate medical terminology.
   1. Identify the features and roles of the musculoskeletal system.
   2. Discuss the features and roles of the respiratory system.
   3. Identify the features and roles of the nervous system.
   4. List the features and roles of the endocrine system.
   5. Identify the features and roles of the integumentary system.
   6. Identify the features and roles of the digestive system.
   7. List the features and roles of the urinary system.
   8. Describe the features and roles of the reproductive system.
3. Discuss the role of aerobic versus anaerobic metabolism.
   1. Discuss the composition of ambient air.
   2. Discuss blood components and the transport and oxygenation of blood.
   3. Discuss the mechanics of ventilation of functions of the myocardium.
   4. Discuss the role that vascular resistance plays in blood pressure and microcirculation.
4. Perform initial patient assessment and evaluation (primary survey) using diagnosis signs and symptoms.
   1. Discuss the importance of scene safety.
   2. Discuss how to form a general impression of the patient.
   3. Discuss how to obtain a chief complaint.
   4. List the various life threats that can occur and their treatments.
   5. Discuss and demonstrate the management of C spine injuries.
   6. Discuss of various levels of consciousness and ways to grade a patient’s level of consciousness.
   7. Define methods on how to assess and manage the airway.
   8. Explain and assess the quality, rate, and work of breathing.
   9. Explain and assess the pulse and perfusion of a patient.
   10. Define the criteria that classify a patient as critical versus non-critical.
5. Perform secondary assessment of the patient.
   1. Interpret baseline BP.
   2. Interpret baseline pulse.
   3. Interpret baseline respiration.
   4. Interpret baseline temperature.
   5. Interpret baseline pulse oxygen.
   6. Obtain a history of present illness from the patient.
   7. Perform a detailed hands-on-assessment of the patient.
   8. Discuss and review significant mechanisms of injury.
   9. Demonstrate a systematic rapid trauma examination.
   10. Demonstrate C spine immobilization methods.
   11. Define and obtain a SAMPLE/OPQRST history.
   12. Discuss what criteria transport decisions are based upon and list the various treatment options available during transport.
6. Perform basic life support according to American heart Standards/Red Cross healthcare Professional standards.
   1. Demonstrate the techniques and steps involved in chest compressions for all age groups.
   2. Demonstrate the correct use of a defibrillator on a patient in cardiac arrest with the review of the appropriate procedures and safety techniques.
7. Demonstrate the use of mechanical aids to provide effective ventilation.
   1. Demonstrate how, when and why to use the BVM.
   2. Demonstrate how, when and why to use the nasal airway.
   3. Demonstrate how, when and why to use an oral airway.
8. Examine the various types of bleeding including.
   1. Demonstrate the identification and management of arterial bleeding.
   2. Demonstrate the identification and management of venous bleeding.
   3. Demonstrate the identification and management of capillary bleeding.
   4. Demonstrate the identification and management of external bleeding.
   5. Demonstrate the identification and management of internal bleeding.
9. Demonstrate the various treatment methods for bleeding.
   1. Demonstrate how, when, and why to use direct pressure.
   2. Demonstrate how, when, and why to use elevation.
   3. Demonstrate how, when, and why to use a tourniquet.
   4. Demonstrate how, when, and why to use a pneumatic antishock garment.
10. Determine the stages of shock including:
    1. Demonstrate how, when and why to manage hypovolemic shock.
    2. Demonstrate how, when and why to manage septic shock.
    3. Demonstrate how, when and why to manage distributive shock.
    4. Demonstrate how, when and why to manage cardiogenic shock.
11. Evaluate the various types of treatments available for shock patients in the pre-hospital setting including:
    1. Demonstrate how, when and why to elevate the feet.
    2. Demonstrate how, when and why to use warming procedures.
    3. Demonstrate how, when, and why to use oxygen.
    4. Demonstrate how, when, and why to assist an advanced provider with IV access and the administration of with fluids.
12. Manage the various types of open and closed soft tissue injuries.
    1. Treat abrasions.
    2. Treat lacerations.
    3. Treat avulsions.
    4. Treat penetrations/punctures.
    5. Treat crush injuries.
    6. Treat contusions.
    7. Treat hematomas.
    8. Treat burns.
13. Demonstrate basic emergency care to patient with open and closed soft tissue injuries.
    1. Apply sterile dressings.
    2. Apply non-sterile dressings and bandages.
    3. Stabilize impaled objects.
    4. Apply occlusive dressings.
    5. Apply burn sheets.
    6. Irrigate a wound.
    7. Apply a pressure dressing.
    8. Apply PASG.
14. Provide basic emergency care to a person suspected of having open and closed fractures using the following methods:
    1. Apply PASG.
    2. Apply a long back board.
    3. Apply a c collar.
    4. Apply manual C spine immobilization.
    5. Apply a vacuum splint.
    6. Apply an air splint.
    7. Apply a SAM splint.
    8. Apply a sling and swathe.
15. Provide basic emergency care to the patient with head, neck, and/or spine injuries via immobilization devices.
16. Provide basic emergency care to the patient with injuries of the chest, abdomen and/or genitalia.
17. Discuss the signs and symptoms of the following disease states along with the treatment and management of:
    1. Describe Diabetes.
    2. List Cardiac Events.
    3. Describe CVA/TIA
    4. Describe Allergic Reactions
    5. List Heat and Cold Emergencies
    6. Describe Water emergencies
    7. Describe Psychological Emergencies
    8. List Abdominal Emergencies
    9. Explain Altered Mental Status
    10. List Drug and Alcohol Emergencies
    11. Explain Syncope and Seizures
    12. Describe Respiratory Emergencies
18. Evaluate the pregnant woman and provide assistance for emergency birth.
    1. Describe the anatomy of pregnancy.
    2. Describe the menstrual cycle.
    3. Describe the physical changes in pregnancy.
    4. Describe the various medical complications that can arise prior to delivery: vaginal bleeding and discharge; seizures and blood pressure issues.
    5. Describe the stages of labor.
    6. Describe the signs and symptoms of a normal vaginal delivery versus an abnormal delivery.
    7. Discuss the various field procedures and treatments for dealing with both the normal and abnormal delivery.
    8. Discuss the methods of care of the newborn population as well as assessment criteria for this population.
19. Analyze management of the pediatric and infant populations.
    1. Demonstrate techniques for interacting with caregivers.
    2. Define the physical, emotional and psychosocial characteristics of these populations.
    3. Define the various anatomical differences between child, infants and adults.
    4. Define the changes in methods of assessment for this population including the primary and secondary assessment.
    5. Discuss the special considerations that must be remembered when assessing children and infants in terms of vital signs, medical events, trauma events, SAMPLE/OPQRST history, and pain scale assessment.
    6. Discuss the overview of the assessment and management of respirator emergencies including: early respiratory distress, decompensated respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, airway obstruction, FBAO, Croup, epiglottitis, Bronchiolitis, and Asthma.
    7. Review various other medical and trauma emergencies effecting this population including: seizures, cardiac arrest, drowning, altered mental status, fever, poisoning, and multi systems trauma from car crashes, abuse and falls.
20. Review the signs and symptoms of environmental emergencies along with the management and treatment of environmental emergency conditions.
    1. Describe heat and cold emergencies for generalized hypothermia, Pathophysiology of hypothermia, localized cold injuries, Hyperthermia, and pathophysiology of heat emergencies.
    2. Treat bites and stings.
    3. Treat lightning strikes.
    4. Treat high altitude sickness.
21. Demonstrate triage in emergency situations/disasters.
    1. Define and list the various forms of triage including Jumpstart and Start.
    2. Define primary versus secondary triage.
    3. Define and demonstrate the patient tagging system.
    4. Define the roles and responsibilities of the various sectors including staging, treatment, transport and incident command.
22. Analyze how to position, lift and move emergency patients efficiently and safely.
    1. Demonstrate the various techniques for moving a patient including: cot, draw sheet, stair chair, LBB/scoop, Fireman’s carry, two-man carry, power lift, power squat, push/pull, two person carry and one person carry.
    2. Discuss the four principles of a safe moving and lifting.
    3. Discuss the need for teamwork and physical fitness.
    4. Differentiate between the different types of moves available to EMS providers and define when and where they should be used including: emergency moves, urgent moves, and non-urgent moves.
    5. Discuss and define the requirements and procedures for patient transports via ground and air ambulance.
23. Demonstrate how to extricate, stabilize, package and transport an emergency patient.
    1. Practice the various forms of extrication including rapid and normal.
    2. Discuss and define the most common types of trauma present in patient’s involved in car crashes and methods to treat these injuries.
24. Discuss ambulance operations with regard to state laws and safety.
    1. Define who should be driving the ambulance.
    2. Define the need to vehicle inspections at the start of every shift.
    3. Define applicable state laws regarding the operations of lights and siren.
    4. Define and discuss principles of safe driving.
    5. Define and discuss state laws pertaining to the operation of an ambulance responding emergent to the scene or hospital.
25. Record patient information systematically.
    1. Discuss and define the various methods of documentation and data management including CHART and SOAP.
    2. Discuss the importance of the accurate collection and documentation of information.
    3. Discuss the notion of the PCR as a legal document.
    4. Define the confidentially aspects of documentation.
    5. Define and discuss the various accepted forms of medical abbreviations.
26. Identify the various signs and symptoms of dependent adult and child abuse.
    1. Define the legal requirements as to reporting these suspicions.
    2. List the procedures and methods for interacting with parent caregivers suspected of child or dependent adult abuse.
27. Define the importance and rational of body substance isolation (BSI).
    1. List the various forms of BSI.
    2. List the various commercial products available for BSI.
    3. Define the reasons as to why BSI is needed and also the various diseases an EMS provider may be exposed to including: Hep B, Hep A, Hep C; AIDS/HIV, TB, MRSA/VRSA and SARS.
28. Define the EMT’s role in assisting medication administration including: aspirin, epi-pens and oral glucose.
29. Classify the signs and symptoms that would warrant the administration of these drugs.
    1. Discuss the effects, side effects and contraindications of these drugs.
    2. Discuss and review the 5 “R”s of medication administration.
    3. Discuss and list the various medication names that a drug may be referred to.
    4. Define and discuss the various routes of administration for medications.
    5. Define and discuss the concept of standing orders versus online medical direction for medication administration.
30. Describe special needs population.
    1. Review the assessment and treatment techniques for patients who are hearing impaired, vision impaired, speech impaired, sensory impaired, mentally or emotional impaired, brain injured, paralyzed, obese, and homeless.
    2. Review the various pieces of technology that may be encountered by EMS providers including medical oxygen, Apnea monitors, pulse ox, tracheostomy tubes, CPAP and BiPAP, home mechanical ventilators, central lines, implanted ports, dialysis patients, feeding.

EMS 401 - EMS LAB I

1. Integrate steps of 1 & 2 Rescuer CPR for Adults/Children/Infants into a complete pt. care scenario.
   1. Demonstrate Quality Chest compressions
   2. Demonstrate proper Bag-Mask ventilation technique
   3. Display proper use of an AED
   4. Follow steps of BLS resuscitation as outline by AHA
2. Demonstrate proficient use of cardiac monitoring techniques
   1. Identify proper 4 Lead and 12 Lead ECG placement
   2. Reproduce proper procedure for defibrillation/synchronized cardioversion/transcutaneous pacing
3. Assess and manage need for airway control
   1. Demonstrate proficiency of orotracheal/nasotracheal intubation
   2. Properly apply and administer CPAP/PEEP therapy
   3. Properly perform Pleural Decompression (Needle Thoracostomy)
4. Perform safe and effective medication administration procedures.
   1. Demonstrate inhaled medication administration procedure
   2. Demonstrate Intranasal administration procedure
   3. Demonstrate Intravenous administration procedure to include bolus and infusion techniques
   4. Demonstrate subcutaneous administration procedure
5. Perform aseptic venous cannulation
   1. Explain aseptic technique
   2. Demonstrate IV cannulation procedure
6. Perform endotracheal intubation
   1. Explain Oxygenation monitoring
   2. Demonstrate endotracheal intubation
7. Formulate an organized pt. assessment
   1. Construct an organized assessment outline
   2. Execute thorough assessment based on formed outline
   3. Prioritize critical findings and treat them appropriately
   4. Formulate and execute an appropriate treatment plan
8. Appropriately manage traumatic injury
   1. Demonstrate proper spinal immobilization technique
   2. Manage acute hemorrhage
   3. Demonstrate bone, joint, and traction splinting
   4. Convey understanding of appropriate transport destination decision making

EMS 402 - EMS LAB II

1. Integrate steps of 1 & 2 Rescuer CPR for Adults/Children/Infants into a complete pt. care scenario.
   1. Demonstrate Quality Chest compressions
   2. Demonstrate proper Bag-Mask ventilation technique
   3. Display proper use of an AED
   4. Follow steps of BLS resuscitation as outline by AHA
2. Demonstrate proficient use of cardiac monitoring techniques
   1. Identify proper 4 Lead and 12 Lead ECG placement
   2. Reproduce proper procedure for defibrillation/synchronized cardioversion/transcutaneous pacing
3. Assess and manage need for airway control
   1. Demonstrate proficiency of orotracheal/nasotracheal intubation
   2. Properly apply and administer CPAP/PEEP therapy
   3. Properly perform Pleural Decompression (Needle Thoracostomy)
4. Perform safe and effective medication administration procedures.
   1. Demonstrate inhaled medication administration procedure
   2. Demonstrate Intranasal administration procedure
   3. Demonstrate Intravenous administration procedure to include bolus and infusion techniques
   4. Demonstrate subcutaneous administration procedure
5. Perform aseptic venous cannulation
   1. Explain aseptic technique
   2. Demonstrate IV cannulation procedure
6. Formulate an organized pt. assessment
   1. Construct an organized assessment outline
   2. Execute thorough assessment based on formed outline
   3. Prioritize critical findings and treat them appropriately
   4. Formulate and execute an appropriate treatment plan
7. Appropriately manage traumatic injury
   1. Demonstrate proper spinal immobilization technique
   2. Manage acute hemorrhage
   3. Demonstrate bone, joint, and traction splinting
   4. Convey understanding of appropriate transport destination decision making

EMS 461 - Role of the Paramedic

1. Determine the role of a Paramedic within an EMS system
   1. Recognize the responsibilities of the role
   2. Determine how the role differs from other providers
   3. Identify the attributes of a paramedic
2. Describe the responsibilities of a Paramedic within an EMS system
   1. Describe the scope of practice
   2. Describe expanded scope of practice
3. Identify the characteristics of a paramedic
   1. Describe personal wellness
   2. List the characteristics of being a healthy role model
4. Explain the elements of paramedic education
   1. Describe the rationale for credentialing
   2. Determine how practice supports education

EMS 463 - Medical/Legal/Ethical Issues

1. Determine the legal issues that impact decisions in the pre-hospital setting
   1. Discuss how Do Not Resuscitate orders may change care in the pre-hospital setting.
   2. Discuss how Durable Power of Attorney impacts care in the pre-hospital setting
2. Differentiate types of paramedic responsibilities
   1. Define legal responsibilities
   2. Define ethical responsibilities
3. Differentiate paramedic practice
   1. Define scope of practice
   2. Define standard of care
4. Explain the concept of liability
   1. Describe physician medical direction
   2. Describe paramedic supervision of other health care providers
5. Evaluate the legal implications of medical direction
   1. Define on line medical direction
   2. Determine how to use a protocol
   3. Analyze the points of patient care where errors occur

EMS 465 - Prin of Pathophysiology I

1. Evaluate Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
   1. Discuss the importance of human anatomy and physiology
   2. Determine how a paramedic utilizes anatomy and physiology in their profession
   3. Assess and discuss various aspects of the human body and how they function
   4. Describe homeostasis and how it affects the body
   5. Explain the anatomic position and categorize the various planes of the human body
   6. Categorize the structures that comprise the axial and appendicular regions of the body
2. Document the 11 major organ systems of the human body
   1. Label and diagram the major anatomic features of the organ systems of the human body
   2. Assess the functions of the various organ systems
   3. Determine the interrelationships between body systems
3. Examine the various components of the skeletal system
   1. Describe the function of the skeleton
   2. List the parts of the skeletal system and how they interact with one another
   3. Explain and give an example of how joints are classified
   4. Describe the bones of the upper and lower extremities
4. Explain the purpose of the muscular system
   1. List and describe the four basic properties of muscles
   2. State the three primary functions of muscles
   3. Identify the process of muscle movement
5. Name the three main functions of the nervous system
   1. Identify the divisions of the nervous system and state their functions
   2. Name and describe the three divisions of the brainstem
   3. List and describe the cranial nerves and their functions
   4. Identify the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
6. Clarify the various parts of the cardiovascular system.
   1. Describe the various parts of blood
   2. Identify the location of the heart.
   3. State the Frank-Starling Law
   4. Discuss the great vessels and their functions
   5. Name and describe the chambers of the heart
   6. Trace the pathway of blood through the heart and pulmonary system
   7. Explain the function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
7. Describe the parts of the respiratory system
   1. Describe the pathway of the respiratory system, including nasal cavities, larynx and pharynx
   2. Identify the larynx and pharynx and explain their functions
   3. Name the structures of the lower airway.
   4. State the roles of the visceral and parietal pleura in respiration
8. Analyze the general function of the digestive system.
   1. Identify the major divisions of the digestive system
   2. Differentiate between the various structures and functions of the gastrointestinal tract
   3. Name the location and general function of the urinary system
9. Illustrate the areas of the special senses
   1. Describe the sense of smell
   2. Describe the sense of taste
   3. Name the parts of the eye and explain their function
   4. Name the parts of the ear and explain their functions.
10. Evaluate the mechanisms that affect the distribution of body water.
    1. Identify the differences between intracellular and extracellular anions and cations
    2. Define ion, electrolyte, anion and cation.
    3. State the physiological mechanisms used to maintain acid-base balance.
    4. Determine values for Ph.
    5. Define the concepts of diffusion, osmosis and mediated transport
11. Distinguish and describe the various parts of the cell.
    1. Discuss cellular adaptation
    2. List the cellular factors that lead to disease in the human body.
    3. Differentiate between the systemic manifestations that result from cellular injury.
    4. Explain the difference between cellular injury and cellular death
12. Describe the cell
    1. Discuss the cellular environment
    2. Describe the Sodium Potassium pump
    3. Describe cellular destruction
13. Identify and Treat Shock
    1. Describe how a paramedic manages shock
    2. Analyze the concept of hypoperfusion and how it’s treated
    3. Define and treat cardiogenic shock.
    4. Define and treat hypovolemic shock
    5. Define and treat anaphylactic shock
14. Characterize the body’s defenses
    1. Discuss the aspects against disease
    2. Determine the body’s defenses against injury
15. Classify the body system milestones
    1. Distinguish the unique psychosocial characteristics of humans as they develop.
    2. Explain the psychosocial development of humans.
    3. Explain the physiological characteristics of older adults.
    4. Explain the emotional challenges faced by older adults.
16. Integrate the changes of human development
    1. Discuss physiological changes
    2. List psychological changes
    3. Describe sociological changes
17. Integrate communication strategies for patients of all ages
    1. Communicate with neonatal patients and families
    2. Use age specific communication tools for the pediatric patient
    3. Describe communication with geriatric patients.
18. Manage an emergency patient
    1. Assess the patient
    2. Form a general impression
    3. Perform a primary and secondary exam
19. Formulate a field impression for an emergency patient
    1. Assess the emergency patient
    2. Develop a general impression
    3. Categorize the severity of the illness/ injury
20. Determine the term public health
    1. Identify the potential public heath roles of EMS providers.
    2. Describe opportunities for EMS to enhance access to care.
    3. Define the public health role of EMS in emergency preparedness.
    4. Explain opportunities to reduce medical costs through appropriate use of EMS.

EMS 466 - Prin of Pathophysiology II

1. Implement a pharmacologic management plan for an emergency patient.
   1. Assess the medication plan for an emergency patient.
   2. Determine the types of medication to be given.
   3. Implement a pharmacologic management plan.
2. Differentiate the chemical, trade and generic names of various drugs.
   1. List the main sources of drug products.
   2. Describe how drugs are classified.
   3. Identify historic trends in pharmacology.
3. Analyze how the Food and Drug Administration classifies drugs.
   1. List legislative acts controlling drug use in the United States.
   2. Define the terms Schedule I, II, III, IV and V drugs.
   3. Explain the paramedic’s responsibilities and scope of management when giving meds.
   4. Discuss investigational drugs.
4. Review the specific anatomy and physiology pertinent to pharmacology.
   1. List and describe the general properties of drugs.
   2. List and describe liquid drug forms.
   3. List and describe solid drug forms.
   4. List and describe aerosol drug forms.
5. List and differentiate the different phases of drug activity.
   1. Analyze the theories of drug action, including adverse drug reactions.
   2. Review special considerations regarding drugs, including pregnancy and children.
   3. Discuss various options for storing and securing medications.
   4. List the components of a drug profile by classification.
6. Analyze drugs that a paramedic may administer according to local protocol.
   1. Give examples of prescription and non-prescription forms of drugs.
   2. Analyze the various routes f medication administration.
   3. Give examples of medications that the paramedic may use.
7. Discuss how medications that the paramedic administers will affect the patient.
   1. Analyze medications that affect the cardiovascular system.
   2. Review medications that affect the respiratory system.
   3. Discuss medications that affect the gastrointestinal system.
   4. Review medications that affect the renal system.
   5. Learn the difference between drugs that brocho- and vaso- construct and dilate.
8. Review drugs of abuse and toxic substances.
   1. List how alcohol and amphetamines affect the human body.
   2. Discuss environmental chemicals, including herbicides and insecticides.
   3. Review household chemicals and hazardous materials.
9. Determine basic mathematic principles regarding medication administration.
   1. Review mathematical equivalents.
   2. Discuss formulas as a basis for performing drug calculations.
   3. Differentiate between different ways to calculate drug dosages.
10. Describe the various routes of medication administration.
    1. List the technique and general principles of giving medications orally.
    2. List the technique and general principles of giving medications intravenously.
    3. List the technique and general principle of giving medications via inhalation route.
    4. List the technique and general principle of giving medications subcutaneously.
    5. List the technique and general principle of giving medications intramuscularly.
11. Review techniques of medications administration.
    1. Describe the equipment and method for peripheral venous access.
    2. Describe the equipment and method of obtaining a blood sample.
    3. Describe the equipment and method of intraosseous needle placement and infusion.
    4. Describe the equipment and method of drawing medications from an ampule.
    5. Describe the equipment and method of drawing medications from a vial.
12. Properly administer medications.
    1. Precisely access the venous circulation.
    2. Safely administer medication.
    3. Perform the five patient rights of medication administration.
13. Assess the patient with breathing difficulty.
    1. Assess lung sounds.
    2. Determine work of breathing.
    3. Describe accessory muscle use.
14. Explain the primary objective of airway maintenance.
    1. Identify commonly neglected prehospital skills related to the airway.
    2. Describe why airway management is an important component of prehospital care.
    3. List ways in which poor airway management could be detrimental to patient care.
15. Demonstrate the anatomy of the upper airway and lower airway.
    1. Explain the differences between adult and pediatric airways anatomy.
    2. Explain the relation between pulmonary circulation and respiration.
    3. Describe the measurement of oxygen on the blood.
    4. Describe the measurement of carbon dioxide in the blood.
    5. List the factors that cause decreased oxygen concentration in the blood.
    6. List the factors that cause decreased carbon dioxide concentrations in the blood.
16. Analyze causes of respiratory distress.
    1. Define normal respiratory rates in adults, children and infants.
    2. List the factors that affect respiratory rate and depth.
    3. Differentiate between hypoxia and hypoxemia.
    4. Describe the voluntary and involuntary regulation of respiration.
    5. Analyze the modified forms of respiration.
17. Determine types of oxygen cylinders and pressure regulators.
    1. List the steps for delivering oxygen from a cylinder to a regulator.
    2. Explain the safety considerations of oxygen storage and delivery.
    3. Describe the use of an oxygen humidifier.
    4. Review the different options for the settings of oxygen flow meters.
18. Distinguish the different types of airway obstructions.
    1. Describe a partial airway obstruction.
    2. Describe a complete airway obstruction.
    3. Identify the causes of upper airway obstructions.
    4. Identify causes of lower airway obstructions.
    5. Demonstrate maneuvers for opeing obstructed airways.
19. Explain the purpose for suctioning the airway.
    1. Identify different types of suction equipment.
    2. Describe the indications for suctioning the airway.
    3. Review different types of suction catheters.
    4. Review the techniques for suction the airway.
    5. Identify special considerations regarding suctioning the airway.
20. Review the different adjuncts for airway management.
    1. Describe the indications and technique of inserting a nasopharyngeal airway.
    2. Describe the indications and technique of inserting an oropharyngeal airway.
    3. Review the indications and technique for utilizing a bag valve mask.
    4. Identify the indications and technique for utilizing an endotracheal tube.
    5. Identify the indications and technique for utilizing a King LT airw device.
21. Evaluate and practice the technique of endotracheal intubation.
    1. Differentiate between endotracheal intubation and other forms of airway mismanagement.
    2. Review the indications and advantages of endotracheal intubation.
    3. Describe methods for confirming correct placement of an endotracheal tube.
    4. Describe methods of endotracheal intubation of the pediatric patient.
22. Examine and practice the technique of nasotracheal intubation.
    1. Differentiate between nasotracheal intubation and other forms of airway management.
    2. Review the indications and advantages of nasotracheal intubation.
    3. Describe the methods for confirming correct placement of a nasotracheal tube.
    4. Describe the methods of masotracheal intubation of the pediatric patient.
23. Critique and practice the technique of cricothyrotomy.
    1. Differentiate between cricothyrotomy and other forms of airway management.
    2. Review the indications and advantages of cricothyrotomy.
    3. Describe the methods for confirming the anatomical landmarks for cricothyrotomy.
24. Analyze the practice and technique of rapid sequence intubation.
    1. Differentiate between rapid sequence intubation and other forms of airway management.
    2. Identify the neuromuscular blocking drugs used in rapid sequence intubation.
    3. Identify sedative agents used in rapid sequence intubation.

EMS 474 - Patient Assessment

1. Assess a history on a patient.
   1. Obtain a medical history from a patient.
   2. Differentiate the pathological significance of history exam findings.
   3. Use the SAMPLE approach to obtain a patient history.
2. Perform a comprehensive physical exam on any patient.
   1. Differentiate the pathophysiological significance of physical exam findings.
   2. Integrate the principles of history taking to the physical exam.
   3. Integrate the techniques of physical exam to perform a patient assessment.
   4. Apply a process of clinical decision making to form a field impression.
3. Communicate patient assessment findings to others.
   1. Follow an accepted format for dissemination of patient information in person.
   2. Follow an accepted format for dissemination of patient information over the radio.
4. Formulate a field impression of the trauma patient.
   1. Integrate the principles of kinematics to enhance the patient assessment.
   2. Predict the likelihood of injuries based on the patient’s mechanism of injury.
5. Examine the prevalence and significance of trauma.
   1. Identify prevalence of trauma.
   2. Determine the number of trauma victims every year.
   3. Determine the cost of trauma every year.
6. Evaluate the trauma triage criteria.
   1. Describe green patients.
   2. Describe yellow patients.
   3. Determine criteria for red patients.
7. Assess how trauma emergencies differ from medical emergencies in the scene size-up.
   1. Determination of scene hazards.
   2. Describe how kinematics assists in scene size up.
8. Describe how trauma emergencies differ from medical emergencies in assessment.
   1. Describe how kinematics assists in patient assessment.
   2. Describe the differences between the conscious and unconscious patient.
9. Evaluate how trauma emergencies differ from medical emergencies in pre-hospital emergency care.
   1. Describe differences in primary and secondary exams.
   2. Differentiate conscious medical and conscious trauma.
   3. Differentiate between unconscious medical and unconscious trauma.
10. Examine the value of air transport service in patient care.
    1. Describe rotary craft use.
    2. Describe fixed wing use.
    3. Determine the use of transport teams in trauma care.
11. Complete a comprehensive patient assessment.
    1. Identify life-threatening conditions.
    2. Develop a general impression.
    3. Develop a detailed and focused assessment.
12. Identify factors which influence the systematic process of the physical examination.
    1. List factors in the environment (weather, pat accessibility).
    2. Identify special considerations (cultural diversity).
13. Identify the use of provider’s senses when conducting a physical examination by observation/inspection, auditory-auscultation, tactile - touching/palpation and olfactory - smelling/tasting.
14. Analyze assessment adjuncts utilized during physical examination.
    1. Use a sphygmomanometer.
    2. Listen through a stethoscope.
    3. Use a standardized scoring index - Glasgow Coma Scale.
15. Demonstrate the application of physical examination techniques in multiple scenarios.
    1. Role play a trauma scenario.
    2. Role play a medical scenario.
16. Demonstrate the application of physical examination techniques in various age groups.
    1. Perform a neonatal assessment.
    2. Perform a pediatric assessment.
    3. Perform an assessment on a geriatric patient.
    4. Perform an assessment on all genders.
17. Document the essential elements of patient assessment.
    1. Document patient’s past medical history.
    2. Document patient’s physical exam findings.
    3. Document patient’s history of illness.
    4. Document treatment provided.
18. Analyze a written EMS report.
    1. Determine complete documentation.
    2. Select accurate documentation.
    3. Describe reportable clinical data.
    4. Determine administrative information.
19. Prepare a written EMS report.
    1. Utilize correct medical terminology.
    2. Utilize correct medical abbreviations.
    3. Document all pertinent data.
20. Demonstrate a comprehensive patient assessment.
    1. Perform a neonatal patient assessment.
    2. Perform a pediatric patient assessment.
    3. Perform a geriatric patient assessment.
    4. Perform a patient assessment on all genders.

EMS 477 - Medical Emergencies

1. Describe various disorders of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
   1. Describe and develop a treatment plan for patients with headaches and lesions.
   2. Describe and develop a treatment plan for conjunctivitis, glaucoma and retinal detachment.
   3. Identify and develop a treatment plan for vertigo and tinnitus.
   4. Describe and develop a treatment plan for epistaxis and rhinitis.
   5. Identify and describe a treatment plan for thrush and epiglottitis.
2. Assess the importance of the respiratory tract in the human body.
   1. Explain the basic role of pulmonary diagnostic testing in the prehospital setting.
   2. Conduct a systematic approach to assessing patients with respiratory problems.
   3. Learn the differences between pulse oximetry and capnography.
3. Examine the anatomy of the upper airway.
   1. Devise a treatment plan for patients with pulmonary edema or a pneumothorax.
   2. Develop a treatment plan for patients with pleurisy or pleural effusion.
   3. Develop a treatment plan for patients with croup or epiglottitis.
4. Examine the anatomy of the lower airway.
   1. Develop a treatment plan for patients with COPD or bronchitis.
   2. Devise a treatment plan for a patient with pneumonia or tuberculosis.
   3. Develop a treatment plan for patients with inhalation exposure to hazardous chemicals.
5. Describe the importance of the cardiovascular system.
   1. Identify risk factors associated with coronary heart disease.
   2. Discuss prevention strategies that reduce the morbidity associated with heart disease.
   3. Discuss prevention strategies that reduce the mortality associated with heart disease.
6. Outline the major structures of the cardiovascular system.
   1. Locate and describe the functions of the major vessels of the heart.
   2. Identify and describe the functions of the chambers of the heart.
   3. Describe the anatomy of the heart and its location in the thoracic cavity.
7. Evaluate the components of cardiac output and factors affecting venous return.
   1. Define the terms preload and afterload and their affects on the cardiovascular system.
   2. Describe the clinical significance of Starling’s Law.
   3. Assess the functional properties of cardiac muscle.
8. Evaluate the various EKG rhythms, segments and intervals.
   1. Identify the structure and course of the cardiac conduction system.
   2. Assess how the heart’s pacemaking control, rate and rhythm are determined.
   3. Differentiate the primary mechanisms responsible for producing cardiac dysrhythmias.
   4. Differentiate between various cardiac rhythms
9. Assess the purpose of EKG monitoring.
   1. Identify the limitations of the EKG.
   2. Relate the cardiac areas represented by the EKG leads.
   3. Learn the correct anatomic placement of the chest leads.
   4. Identify how heart rhythms are determined by EKG recordings.
   5. Describe how EKG waveforms are produced.
   6. Interpret various cardiac dysrhythmias and disturbances.
   7. Explain the concept of defibrillation.
   8. Explain the concept of external pacing.
   9. Explain the concept of synchronized cardioversion.
10. Describe the details of inspection, auscultation and palpation specific to the heart.
    1. Identify and define heart sounds.
    2. Describe the differences between normal and abnormal heart sounds.
    3. Relate heart sounds to hemodynamic events in the caridac cycle.
11. Judge various conditions of the heart.
    1. Identify and develop a treatment plan for acute myocardial infarction.
    2. Identify and develop treatment plan for heart failure.
    3. Use patient history, identify and treat cardiogenic shock.
    4. Assess and treat cardiac arrest.
    5. Assess and treat aortic aneurysm.
    6. Use patient history, identify and treat pericardial tamponade.
12. Evaluate the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
    1. Assess the indications for a complete neurological assessment.
    2. Practice the components of the neurological assessment.
    3. Describe the etiology of seizures, syncope, stroke and altered mental status.
    4. Develop a treatment plan for seizures, syncope, stroke and altered mental status.
    5. Describe the risk factors that affect the nervous system.
13. Describe the epidemiology of various neurologic diseases.
    1. Identify and develop a treatment plan for meningitis and encephalitis.
    2. Identify and develop a treatment plan for Parkinson’s Disease and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
    3. Describe and manage patients with spinal cord disorders or injuries.
14. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organs involved in endocrine diseases.
    1. Identify what constitutes a medical emergency regarding the endocrine system.
    2. Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of endocrine emergencies.
15. Assess normal glucose metabolism.
    1. Explain the pathophysiology of Type 1 diabetes.
    2. Explain the pathophysiology of Type 2 diabetes.
    3. Discuss the pathophysiology of diabetic metabolism.
    4. Develop a treatment plan based on the hypoglycemic patient.
    5. Develop a treatment plan based on diabetic ketoacidosis.
    6. Develop a treatment plan based on diabetic coma.
16. Examine the pathophysiology of endocrine diseases.
    1. Discuss the pathophysiology of adrenal gland disorders.
    2. Develop a treatment plan based on adrenal gland disorders.
    3. Discuss the pathophysiology of nutritional disorders.
    4. Develop a treatment plan based on nutritional disorders.
    5. Discuss the pathophysiology of parathyroid gland disorders.
    6. Develop a treatment plan based on parathyroid disorders.
17. Review the anatomy and physiology of the immune system.
    1. Describe the characteristics of the immune system.
    2. Learn the processes of the immune system defenses.
    3. Define natural and acquired immunity.
    4. Define antigens and antibodies.
    5. Define allergic reaction.
    6. Define anaphylaxis.
18. Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality rates of anaphylaxis.
    1. Identify the risk factors associated with anaphylaxis.
    2. Describe the prevention of anaphylaxis.
    3. Discuss the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis.
    4. Identify how to treat anaphylaxis.
19. Describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality rates of gastrointestinal emergencies.
    1. Identify the risk factors associated with gastrointestinal disorders.
    2. Discuss the questioning technique that a paramedic uses for gastrointestinal disorders.
    3. Describe the technique for performing a physical exam of gastrointestinal disorders.
20. Assess various gastrointestinal disorders.
    1. Define and treat abdominal wall hernia.
    2. Define and treat esophagitis.
    3. Define and treat Boerhaave syndrome.
    4. Define and treat gastroesophageal reflux.
    5. Define and treat esophageal strictures.
    6. Define and treat hiatal hernia.
    7. Define and treat acute hepatitis.
    8. Define and treat gastritis.
21. Evaluate the anatomy and physiology of renal and urogenital disorders.
    1. Describe questioning techniques that can be utilized for renal and urogenital disorders.
    2. Assess the incidence, morbidity and mortality rates of renal and urogenital disorders.
    3. Write a treatment plan for a patient with a renal or urogenital disorder.
    4. Learn how the kidneys function.
22. Examine the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
    1. Identify the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
    2. Identify the causes of acute and chronic low back pain.
    3. Identify the causes of chronic neck pain.
    4. Identify generalized muscle disorders.
    5. Identify generalized joint disorders.
23. Evaluate the anatomy and physiology of the skin.
    1. Describe the three layers of the skin, their composition and functions.
    2. Assess the morphology of primary and secondary skin lesions.
    3. Identify and treat dermatitis.
    4. Identify and treat cellulitis.
    5. Identify and treat urticaria.
24. Evaluate the extent of injury and death associated with toxicological emergencies.
    1. Define the terms poison and toxicology.
    2. Assess the role of the poison control center.
    3. List the four routes of entry of poisons into the body.
    4. Describe the importance of decontaminating patients.
    5. Identify the available antidotes to poisons.
25. Review the anatomy and physiology pertinent to infectious and communicable diseases.
    1. Understand specific terminology regarding infectious and communicable diseases.
    2. Identify public health agencies involved in prevention of infectious diseases.
    3. Describe the importance of personal protection.
    4. Define what constitutes a significant exposure.
26. Critique the steps of the infectious disease process.
    1. List the stages of infectious diseases.
    2. List infectious agents, including bacteria and viruses.
    3. Identify the processes of the immune system.
    4. Describe the characteristics of the immune system.
    5. Assess the patient with a suspected diseases of the immune system.
27. Identify various diseases of the immune system.
    1. Define and treat HIV.
    2. Define and treat Hepatitis A, B and C.
    3. Define and treat meningitis.
    4. Identify and treat influenza.
    5. Identify sexually transmitted diseases.
    6. Define the protocol for reporting and documenting an exposure to an infectious disease.
28. Describe the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders.
    1. Define behavior and distinguish the difference between normal and abnormal behavior.
    2. Identify what constitutes a behavioral emergency.
    3. Define appropriate measures to ensure safety during behavioral emergencies.
    4. Describe various psychiatric disorders.
    5. List the risk factors for suicide.
29. Evaluate safe care of a patient with a behavioral emergency.
    1. Assess the patient.
    2. Determine a personal protection plan.
    3. Initiate evasive moves during role play.
30. Assess the anatomy and physiology of hematological disorders.
    1. Identify the components of blood.
    2. Explain the significance of hemoglobin and hematocrit.
    3. Describe white blood cells and their role in the body.
    4. Differentiate between the various blood types.

EMS 479 - Trauma

1. Differentiate between penetrating trauma and blunt trauma.
   1. Determine the treatment for penetrating trauma.
   2. Determine the treatment for blunt trauma.
   3. Discuss the percentages of patients with each type of trauma.
2. Describe the incident and scope of traumatic injuries and death.
   1. Identify and describe the different roles within a trauma system.
   2. Describe the different levels of trauma centers.
   3. List the differences between ground and air transport.
3. Formulate the treatment plan for shock or hemorrhage.
   1. Discuss how to assess the patient in shock.
   2. Determine how to decrease internal hemorrhage.
   3. Determine how to stop external hemorrhage.
4. Critique the history, etiology and physical findings of external bleeding.
   1. Predict hemorrhage on the basis of a patient’s injury.
   2. Distinguish between controlled and uncontrolled bleeding.
   3. Develop a treatment plan for controlled and uncontrolled bleeding.
   4. Demonstrate the various techniques for bleeding control.
5. Analyze the incidence, mortality and morbidity rates of soft tissue injuries.
   1. Identify the layers of the skin.
   2. Discuss the pathophysiology of soft tissue injuries.
   3. Distinguish between open and closed soft tissue injuries.
   4. Develop a treatment plan for soft tissue injuries.
6. Formulate a treatment plan for soft tissue trauma.
   1. Assess the patient.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
7. Evaluate the history, etiology and physical findings of burn injuries.
   1. Learn the anatomy and physiology associated with burn injuries.
   2. Describe the different types of burn injuries.
   3. Formulate a treatment plan for burn injuries.
8. Formulate the treatment plan for a suspected head injury.
   1. Assess the patient.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
9. Formulate the treatment plan for a suspected spinal cord injury.
   1. Assess the patient.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
10. Assess the incidence, mortality and morbidity of spinal injuries.
    1. Learn the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord.
    2. Predict spinal injuries on the basis of mechanism of injury.
    3. Explain traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries.
    4. Learn the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
11. Formulate a treatment plan for a thoracic injury.
    1. Assess the patient.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
12. Explain the relevance of thoracic injuries in the trauma patient.
    1. Discuss the types of thoracic injuries.
    2. Assess the pathophysiology of thoracic injuries.
    3. Predict thoracic injuries on the basis of mechanism of injury.
    4. Formulate a treatment plan for thoracic injuries.
13. Evaluate the incidence, mortality and morbidity of abdominal trauma.
    1. List the anatomy and physiology of organs and structures related to abdominal trauma.
    2. Predict abdominal trauma based on mechanism of injury.
    3. Explain the pathophysiology of abdominal trauma.
    4. Develop a treatment plan for abdominal injuries.
14. Formulate the treatment plan for a musculoskeletal injury.
    1. Assess the patient.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
15. Assess the incidence, mortality and morbidity of musculoskeletal trauma.
    1. Predict musculoskeletal injuries on the basis of mechanism of injury.
    2. Explain the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal trauma.
    3. List the anatomy and physiology of organs and structures related to musculoskeletal trauma.
    4. Formulate a treatment plan for musculoskeletal trauma.
16. Evaluate the incidence of head, facial and neck injuries.
    1. Assess the patient.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
17. Assess head and facial trauma.
    1. Describe common mechanisms of injury associated with facial trauma.
    2. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the head and face.
    3. Develop a treatment plan for head and facial trauma.
    4. Demonstrate the proper removal of a helmet from a head or facial trauma patient.
18. Formulate a treatment plan for a head, neck or facial injury.
    1. Assess the patient.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
19. Assess the incidence, mortality and morbidity of environmental emergencies.
    1. Define environmental emergencies.
    2. Discuss the various types of environmental emergencies.
    3. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the body with environmental emergencies.
    4. Develop a management plan for environmental emergencies.
20. Identify common mechanisms of injury in the farm setting.
    1. Recognize organophosphate poisoning.
    2. Explain the urgency of caring for a patient with injuries in the farm setting.
    3. Identify the hazards associated with confined spaces.
21. Define and describe wilderness medicine and wilderness EMS.
    1. Describe a wilderness EMS system.
    2. Discuss the different protocols used in wilderness EMS.
    3. Identify current wilderness EMS systems in the United States.
    4. Identify challenges facing wilderness EMS systems.
22. Assess assessment of seriously and non-seriously injured trauma patients.
    1. Assess the patient.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
23. Evaluate the value of research for trauma patients.
    1. Determine types of research.
    2. Interpret a research article on trauma.
    3. Discuss how research has changed trauma care.
24. Explain the “Golden Hour” concept.
    1. Discuss factors such as response time to the incident.
    2. Describe time needed to extricate a patient.
    3. Define the “golden hour”.
25. Examine the laws of inertia.
    1. Define inertia.
    2. Define motion.
    3. Describe conservation of energy.
26. Describe kinetic energy.
    1. Define mass.
    2. Define velocity.
    3. Describe how increasing mass directly increases kinetic energy.
27. Explain common blast injuries.
    1. Describe primary blast injuries.
    2. Describe secondary blast injuries.
    3. Describe tertiary blast injuries.
28. Describe special considerations of blast injury assessment.
    1. Recognize pulmonary blast trauma as life threatening.
    2. Explain the sudden compression and decompression in the abdomen.
    3. List the problems associated with the ears and blast wave forces.
29. Document the essential elements of trauma assessment.
    1. Document patient’s past medical history.
    2. Document patient’s physical exam findings.
    3. Document patient’s history of illness.
    4. Document treatment provided.
30. Demonstrate assessment of patients experiencing trauma.
    1. Perform a pediatric trauma assessment.
    2. Perform a geriatric trauma assessment.
    3. Perform an assessment on all genders.
31. Demonstrate assessment of trauma patients in a variety of scenarios.
    1. Demonstrate assessment during extrication.
    2. Demonstrate assessment in a confined space.
    3. Demonstrate assessment when hazardous materials are present.
32. Implement a management plan based on field impression.
    1. Implement a management plan on a pediatric patient.
    2. Implement a management plan on a geriatric patient.
    3. Implement a management plan on all genders.
33. Demonstrate assessment of patients experienceing soft tissue injuries.
    1. Perform a pediatric trauma assessment.
    2. Perform a geriatric trauma assessment.
    3. Perform an assessment on all genders.
34. Implement a management plan based on soft tissue injury field impression.
    1. Implement a management plan on a pediatric patient.
    2. Implement a management plan on a geriatric patient.
    3. Implement a management plan on all genders.
35. Prepare a written EMS trauma report.
    1. Utilize correct medical terminology.
    2. Utilize correct medical abbreviations.
36. Accurately document all pertinent data.

EMS 481 - Special Considerations

1. Formulate a treatment plan for the neonatal patient.
   1. Assess a neonate.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
2. Create a treatment plan for the pediatric patient.
   1. Assess a pediatric patient.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
3. Formulate a treatment plan for the chronically ill child.
   1. Assess a chronically ill child.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
4. Create a treatment plan for the child with special health care needs.
   1. Assess a child with special health care needs.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
5. Formulate a treatment plan for geriatric patients.
   1. Assess a geriatric patient.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
6. Construct a treatment plan for assult patients.
   1. Assess an assault patient.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
7. Formulate a treatment plan for those who face physical challenges.
   1. Assess a patient with physical challenges.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
8. Design a treatment plan for a patient with mental challenges.
   1. Assess a patient with mental challenges.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
9. Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with social challenges.
   1. Assess a patient with social challenges.
   2. Determine a plan of care.
   3. Initiate a treatment plan.
10. Formulate a treatment plan for a patient with financial challenges.
    1. Assess a patient with financial challenges.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
11. Formulate a treatment plan for chronically ill patients.
    1. Assess a chronically ill patient.
    2. Determine a plan of care.
    3. Initiate a treatment plan.
12. Analyze the epidemiology of high risk patients.
    1. Discuss the factors promoting the growth of home care.
    2. Discuss the Medicare act of 1965.
    3. Determine the number of patients who are considered high risk.
13. Examine the incidence of high risk patients.
    1. Determine typical medical problems encountered.
    2. Describe commonly found medical devices.
    3. Discuss chronic diseases requiring home respiratory support.
14. Evaluate emergency medical services for children.
    1. Define the role of EMS-C.
    2. Identify pediatric health care concerns.
    3. Organize a program educating children about injury prevention.
15. Assess common lethal mechanisms of injury in the pediatric population.
    1. Identify the most common mechanisms of injury.
    2. Describe special considerations for airway control.
    3. Determine differences in immobilization between the adult and child.
16. Distinguish child abuse and neglect.
    1. Determine the perpetrators of abuse.
    2. Describe the types of abuse.
    3. Describe the management of the potentially abused child.
17. Interpret common issues surrounding children with special health care needs.
    1. Define tracheostomy tube.
    2. Describe common home care devices.
    3. Perform a gastrostomy feeding.
18. Determine the dosage for medication administration in infants and children.
    1. Exhibit how to calculate from pounds to kilograms.
    2. Discuss how dosages differ in children from adults.
    3. Discuss how some medications are not appropriate for children.
19. Evaluate the route of administration for medication administration in infants and children.
    1. Perform medication administration through a gastrostomy tube.
    2. Determine which medications need compounding to administer.
    3. Describe how some medications interact with feedings in infants and children.
20. Discuss the demographics of increasing size of the elderly population in this country.
    1. Describe population characteristics in America.
    2. Define gerontology.
    3. Describe societal issues surrounding the elderly.
21. Determine the impact of polypharmacy on the elderly patient.
    1. Define polypharmacy.
    2. Determine medication compliance with an elderly patient.
    3. Describe the factors which increase medication compliance in the elderly.
22. Examine the impact of dosing errors in the elderly patient.
    1. Discuss how physical changes in the elderly leads to overdose.
    2. Determine how mental status changes may be related to medication.
    3. Define drug toxicity problems due to renal efficiency decline.
23. Distinguish common complaints of elderly patients.
    1. Discuss the impact of falls and mobility.
    2. Describe communication difficulties.
    3. Determine problems with incontinence and elimination.
24. Apply principles to employ when communicating with the elderly.
    1. Demonstrate how to introduce oneself.
    2. Demonstrate ways of appropriate conversation.
    3. Simulate practices for preserving the patient’s dignity.
25. Evaluate patients who are culturally diverse.
    1. Integrate psychosocial principles for culturally diverse patients.
    2. Anticipate the patient needs.
    3. Manage the treatment plan.
    4. Determine different assessment techniques.

EMS 484 - Operations

1. Apply standards to ensure safe and effective ground transport.
   1. Define the concept of due regard.
   2. Identify the false sense of security with lights and sirens.
   3.  Describe how to park and load an ambulance.
2. Discuss standards to ensure safe and effective air medical transport.
   1. Describe the advantages of air transport.
   2. Describe the disadvantages of air transport.
   3. Describe how to activate air transport in your area.
3. Integrate the principles of general incident management and multiple casualty incident. (MCI) management techniques.
   1. Define Incident Command System.
   2. Define National Incident Management System.
4. Integrate the principles of rescue awareness and operations to safely rescue a patient from water.
   1. Describe how water temperature affects rescue.
   2. Demonstrate basic water rescue techniques.
   3. Define recirculating currents.
5. Examine the human hazard of crime and violence.
   1. Describe scenarios when you may observe violence.
   2. Describe safe operation at crime scenes.
   3. Define precautions which need to be taken when at the scene of any violent crime.
6. Evaluate when tactical considerations may be needed in EMS.
   1. Describe cover and concealment
   2. Describe shelter in place
7. Describe how to preserve the evidence at a crime scene.
   1. Describe types of evidence.
   2. Define particulate evidence.
   3. Describe chain of evidence.
8. Analyze situations unique to rural EMS.
   1. Define rural EMS.
   2. Describe communication difficulties in rural EMS areas.
   3. Describe how distance and time affect rural EMS areas.
9. Examine challenges facing rural EMS providers.
   1. Discuss quality assurance.
   2. Describe standards of same care.
   3. Determine ways to ensure standards of care.
10. Identify weapons of mass destruction.
    1. Define explosives.
    2. Define chemical weapons.
    3. Define biological weapons.
11. Evaluate safety precautions with terrorist acts.
    1. Determine special safety equipment.
    2. Describe precautions during nuclear attacks.
    3. Describe precautions during chemical attacks.
12. Analyze the elements of a scene size up.
    1. Describe the likely injuries.
    2. Describe special patient management considerations.

EMS 501 - EMS Clinical I

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 8
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Clinical settings include Emergency Department, Pre Operating Room, Operating Room, Post-Op, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU, Peds ER, PICU, and Labor and Delivery.

In addition, students will apply skills being concurrently learned in EMS Lab 401   while in the EMS ride time portion of EMS Clinical 501 .  During this portion, students will utilize individual skills applied to real live EMS scenarios under the mentorship of a field preceptor paramedic.  During completion of these requirements, students will pay special attention to local protocol, in addition to EMS standards of care learned in previous classes.
Prerequisite: EMS 401  
Prerequisite OR Corequisite: EMS 402  
Competencies
 

1. Interpret purposeful and accurate medical and trauma assessments on live pt.’s
   1. Examine results of medical testing including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, lab results, and physical examination
   2. Recall uses of medications pt.’s are taking to support formulation of medical history
2. Distinguish critically ill pt.’s from non-priority pt.’s
   1. Classify pt. presentations as life-threatening, potentially life threatening, and non-life threatening
   2. Determine appropriate facility destination for a pt. who presented similarly in the field
3. Perform safe and appropriate medical interventions under the supervision of approved preceptors
   1. Apply skills mastered from Lab 401 appropriately based on pt. presentation and assessment
   2. Demonstrate therapeutic communication, when able, with pt. while interventions are being performed.
4. Incorporate effective interdisciplinary communication with other healthcare workers during assessment, care, and transfer of care.
   1. Prioritize pertinent information from information less essential to pt. care
   2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate medical terminology

EMS 503 - EMS Clinical II

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 8
Course Type: Voc/Tech

A portion of Clinical 503 will include the completion of the student’s clinical capstone requirements as outline in CoA appendix G.  During this time students will be expected to act as a team leader executing pt. assessments, treatment plan, individual skills, and pt. destination decisions, with the student preceptor acting as a safety net to the student acting as a team lead.

All learned skills, assessments, and treatments from the entirety of the previous coarse work, can and often will be utilized during EMS clinical 503.
Prerequisite: EMS 501  
Competencies
 

1. Interpret purposeful and accurate medical and trauma assessments on live pt.’s
   1. Examine results of medical testing including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, lab results, and physical examination
   2. Recall uses of medications pt.’s are taking to support formulation of medical history
2. Distinguish critically ill pt.’s from non-priority pt.’s
   1. Classify pt. presentations as life-threatening, potentially life threatening, and non-life threatening
   2. Determine appropriate facility destination for a pt. who presented similarly in the field
3. Perform safe and appropriate medical interventions under the supervision of approved preceptors
   1. Apply skills mastered from Lab 401 appropriately based on pt. presentation and assessment
   2. Demonstrate therapeutic communication, when able, with pt. while interventions are being performed.
4. Incorporate effective interdisciplinary communication with other healthcare workers during assessment, care, and transfer of care.
   1. Prioritize pertinent information from information less essential to pt. care
   2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate medical terminology
5. Perform and complete all requirements of Commission on Accreditation capstone requirements.
   1. Demonstrate entry level proficiency to act in all aspects expected of a paramedic with student preceptor inputs regarding assessment, treatment and transport of pt.s’
   2. Illustrate proficiency in writing clear and concise reporting of all relevant actions made during pt. care.

ENG 060 - College Preparatory Writing I

1. Construct clear, concise and effective sentences
   1. Develop grammatically correct sentences using a variety of sentence structures
   2. Write using the basic rules of Standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
   3. Use a variety of organizational patterns in structuring paragraphs
   4. Produce main ideas with relevant details that contribute to paragraph unity
2. Apply critical reading strategies
   1. Assess a selection based on content, organization, and style
   2. Determine main ideas and supporting details in a selection
   3. Construct well-reasoned and logical conclusions based on the information in a selection
3. Examine topics and/or ideas for an essay
   1. Illustrate comprehension of the expectations for an assignment 
   2. Choose a topic to suit the guidelines of the assignment
   3. Apply prewriting strategies
   4. Select and/or generate adequate support to develop the topic 
4. Organize information effectively in keeping with the purpose of the assignment
   1. Establish a clear direction and thesis
   2. Construct topic sentences to provide focus for each paragraph
   3. Structure supporting details and examples logically
   4. Use transitional devices to build coherence
5. Discuss a variety of common writing issues
   1. Discuss the function of topic sentences, details as support of ideas, and paragraphs within an essay
   2. Identify examples of denotative and connotative writing
   3. Review the definition of plagiarism
6. Evaluate essay drafts using a variety of strategies
   1. Apply editing strategies through workshops and individual or peer group editing
   2. Assess peer review feedback to address specific areas of focus, content and organization
   3. Demonstrate proofreading for word choice and sentence revision using Standard English grammar

ENG 061 - College Preparatory Writing II

1. Construct essays with well-developed paragraphs
   1. Assess ideas to establish a clear focus, thesis and/or topic sentence
   2. Use a variety of organizational patterns
   3. Develop main ideas with relevant details, support or evidence contributing to unity of ideas
   4. Show connections between ideas by using sentence variety for sentence level and essay fluency
   5. Relate material to a specific audience and purpose
   6. Select appropriate language for subject and audience
   7. Produce well-reasoned inferences and logical conclusions
   8. Demonstrate Standard English grammar appropriate to assigned content
2. Apply critical reading strategies
   1. Select ideas from reading or discussion to suit the guidelines of an assignment
   2. Develop well-reasoned inferences and logical conclusions based on the information in a selection
   3. Classify main ideas and supporting facts and ideas in a selection
   4. Discuss the function of paragraphs, topic sentences and analysis in effective reading
   5. Assess a selection for content, organization, and style
   6. Demonstrate paraphrasing, summary and annotating
   7. Identify examples of denotative and connotative writing
3. Organize information effectively in keeping with the purpose of the writing
   1. Use prewriting to explore topics and ideas for an essay
   2. Select a topic to suit the guidelines of the assignment
   3. Produce adequate supporting details and examples to develop the topic
   4. Construct supporting details logically
   5. Use transitional devices to build coherence
4. Evaluate essay drafts based on assigned criteria
   1. Apply editing techniques in workshops, peer groups and individually
   2. Assess peer review feedback to address specific areas of focus, content, and organization
   3. Demonstrate proofreading for sentence and word choice revisions using Standard English grammar
5. Show basic understanding of the process of writing a research paper
   1. Demonstrate research skills including locating credible sources
   2. Show a basic understanding of MLA or APA format
   3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of in-text citations and the use of a works cited/reference page
   4. Discuss the definition and ramifications of plagiarism

ENG 104 - Resources for Composition

1. Use word processing software to plan, create, and present text
   1. Be able to format papers according to assignment guidelines
   2. Be able to e-mail attachments
   3. Be able to save documents in personal DMACC P-file
2. Use a handbook or on-line writing resource
   1. Be able to look up information in a table of contents and index
   2. Know how to look up specific stylistic and mechanical problems
   3. Discover how to differentiate between database sources and web sources
   4. Be able to look up citation and documentation guidelines
3. Develop an active reading process
   1. Be able to annotate a book and keep notes in a journal
   2. Be able to paraphrase, summarize and quote texts
   3. Be able to recognize and articulate essay thesis statements
   4. Understand and follow assignment criteria
4. Develop a recursive writing process
   1. Understand pre-writing strategies
   2. Compose an effective thesis statement
   3. Compose consecutive, unified, and linked paragraphs
   4. practice revision strategies based on content, organization, and style
   5. Be able to reflect on the writing process
5. Integrate anecdotal and referenced material appropriately into an original text
   1. Use signal phrases
   2. Correctly format dialog in narrative papers
   3. Be able to synthesize lecture notes and instructions
6. Practice workshop strategies for editing
   1. Develop effective proof-reading skills
   2. Recognize one’s own pattern of error

ENG 105 - Composition I

1. Generate writing as an active process, using planning, drafting, revising, and editing
   1. Explore invention activities, such as brainstorming, listing, word-mapping, reading, freewriting, discussing, and journal writing
   2. Use planning and drafting techniques, such as outlining and freewriting
   3. Consider audience, purpose, and context
   4. Revise for clarity, coherence, and conciseness
   5. Use technology as appropriate given the task, assignment, and setting
2. Evaluate strategies and approaches for organizing content
   1. Write well-structured introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs
   2. Organize essays using thesis statements and topic sentences
   3. Use paragraphs as an organizational method
   4. Incorporate effective transitional devices
   5. Integrate relevant, credible supporting details and evidence from source materials
   6. Incorporate quotations from source material
3. Examine college-level reading skills as an active part of the writing process
   1. Identify various genres of expository writing, including narrative, essay, and article
   2. Develop vocabulary, using relevant reference resources
   3. Examine various rhetorical and organizational methods
   4. Use effective reading techniques such as rereading, annotating, paraphrasing, and summarizing
   5. Analyze the content, expression, and context of verbal and/or visual texts
4. Synthesize research resources appropriate to the task and context
   1. Develop researching skills to locate credible sources, which may include interviews, observations, surveys, DMACC library resources, library databases, and other web resources
   2. Distinguish between credible and unreliable print or electronic sources
   3. Integrate research into writing when appropriate
   4. Acknowledge ownership of ideas when using source information
5. Integrate standard college-level documentation practices
   1. Understand definitions and consequences of plagiarism
   2. Identify reasons for documentation
   3. Distinguish between personal ideas and outside sources
   4. Develop summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting skills using primary and secondary sources
   5. Integrate sources effectively within the given context
   6. Document sources in MLA or APA formatting style
6. Adapt to the rules of Standard English grammar appropriate to context
   1. Use standard rules of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling
   2. Construct syntactically sound sentences using varied, appropriate vocabulary

ENG 106 - Composition II

1. Apply college-level reading skills to academic and professional texts
   1. Read a variety of academic and professional texts, primarily non-fiction
   2. Develop vocabulary
   3. Identify language nuances, such as denotation, connotation, and figurative language
   4. Determine a text’s audience, purpose, thesis, and context
   5. Restate texts by summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting
2. Analyze rhetorical strategies found in academic and professional texts
   1. Determine how ideas, structures, or other textual features influence interpretation, including rhetorical situations and social, cultural, and historical contexts
   2. Examine how multiple perspectives can operate at the same time
   3. Distinguish between types of evidence, such as primary, secondary, quantitative, and qualitative
   4. Determine logical fallacies, bias, slanted language, discriminatory language, and propaganda
3. Integrate sources to support research-based projects
   1. Determine research objectives and schedule
   2. Locate primary and secondary sources via library databases, catalogs, Internet, and other resources
   3. Analyze the relevance and credibility of sources
   4. Illustrate claims using research sources
4. Argue in response to continuing dialogues within and beyond academic disciplines
   1. Recognize various points-of-view
   2. Integrate audience-based persuasion techniques
   3. Evaluate multi-cultural, social or global perspectives for diverse audiences
   4. Synthesize ideas from multiple sources to reframe in new contexts
5. Evaluate individual writing processes to produce college-level essays and projects
   1. Generate early drafting and revision strategies, including conference, workshop, or individual and peer feedback
   2. Compose clear, concise prose
   3. Construct syntactically sound sentences using varied, appropriate vocabulary
   4. Use standard rules of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling
6. Integrate standard college-level documentation practices
   1. Understand definitions and consequences of plagiarism
   2. Identify reasons for documentation
   3. Distinguish between personal ideas and outside sources
   4. Integrate sources effectively within the given context
   5. Document sources using MLA or APA style

ENG 108 - Comp II: Technical Writing

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Core

1. Adapt communication for audience, purpose, and context
   1. Identify audience
   2. Establish purpose
   3. Modify communication for context
2. Produce business writing
   1. Analyze business correspondence conventions
   2. Generate letters, memos, e-mails, reports and proposals
3. Produce technical writing
   1. Analyze technical writing conventions
   2. Generate instructions, definitions, and descriptions
4. Construct clear, concise language using applicable revision strategies
   1. Select appropriate vocabulary
   2. Revise for conciseness
   3. Edit for language sensitivity
   4. Copyedit mechanics and punctuation
5. Design documents with effective visuals
   1. Analyze conventions of effective information design
   2. Create charts, graphs, and tables
6. Construct job-search communication
   1. Research employment opportunities
   2. Compose resume and employment correspondence
   3. Develop job interview skills
7. Demonstrate oral communication for audience, purpose, and context
   1. Develop  effective question-and-answer skills
   2. Produce oral presentations with effective visuals
8. Integrate collaborative skills into workplace interactions
   1. Analyze effective collaboration practices
   2. Produce collaborative projects
   3. Use technology in collaborative work
   4. Assess effective conflict resolution strategies

ENG 145 - Strategies for Composition

1. Develop an active reading process
   1. Identify effective reading techniques
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of assignment directions
   3. Review paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting strategies
   4. Recognize genre, audience, purpose, thesis, context, and tone in a source
2. Develop an active writing process
   1. Explore invention activities to generate ideas
   2. Produce content appropriate to context and audience
   3. Produce effective thesis statements and topic sentences
   4. Practice revision throughout the writing process
   5. Edit for clarity, conciseness, and accuracy
   6. Use a handbook resource or online resource to support effective revision
3. Evaluate strategies and approaches for organizing content
   1. Produce effective thesis statements and topic sentences
   2. Construct organized and unified sentences, paragraphs, and essays
   3. Link paragraphs with transitional words, phrases, and sentences
   4. Integrate relevant, credible supporting details and evidence from source materials
4. Adapt to the expectations of the academic context
   1. Recognize the features of academic writing
   2. Organize for clarity, coherence, and conciseness
   3. Construct syntactically sound sentences using varied, appropriate vocabulary
   4. Use standard rules of grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling
5. Integrate standard college-level documentation practices
   1. Choose credible sources
   2. Understand how to access academic sources through the library (databases, journals, etc.) and online
   3. Recognize how documentation format varies by discipline
   4. Identify signal phrases, parenthetical citations, and bibliographic information appropriate to MLA or APA style
   5. Understand definitions and consequences of plagiarism

ENG 221 - Creative Writing

1. Develop critical reading and writing skills 
   1. Identify literary elements in creative writing 
   2. Demonstrate active reading and rereading for the purpose of creative writing
   3. Apply reading of student and/or published texts to the act creative writing
2. Examine various approaches to crafting creative works 
   1. Comprehend creative writing techniques in multiple genres 
   2. Determine the purpose and effect of creative writing techniques
3. Compose original creative works in multiple genres
   1. Demonstrate effective creative writing process
   2. Construct multiple creative texts 
   3. Incorporate various creative writing approaches, such as plot, meter, point of view, etc.
4. Critique original student writing as part of the creative process
   1. Demonstrate awareness of craft elements in a peer’s writing
   2. Assess effectiveness use of techniques in a peer’s work 
   3. Synthesize critiques as an avenue to revision 
5. Revise one’s own work for the purpose of substantial development
   1. Review the use of creative techniques applied to individual written work
   2. Develop multiple drafts of creative works
6. Evaluate the role of diverse creative writing communities
   1. Identify creative writing communities that represent diverse cultures 
   2. Establish a participatory relationship with one or more literary or creative writing communities, such as literary publications, writing groups, public readings, etc.

ENG 225 - Creative Writing: Poetry

1. Develop critical reading and writing skills
   1. Identify literary elements in poetry
   2. Demonstrate active reading and rereading for the purpose of creative writing
   3. Apply reading of student and/or published texts to the act of creative writing
2. Examine various approaches to crafting works of poetry
   1. Comprehend poetry writing techniques
   2. Determine the purpose and effect of creative writing techniques as they relate to composing poetry
3. Compose original creative works of poetry
   1. Demonstrate effective creative writing process
   2. Construct multiple works of poetry
   3. Incorporate various creative writing approaches, such as metaphor, line break, imagery, etc.
4. Critique original student writing as part of the creative process
   1. Demonstrate awareness of craft elements in a peer’s writing
   2. Assess effectiveness use of techniques in a peer’s work
   3. Synthesize critiques as an avenue to revision
5. Revise one’s own work for the purpose of substantial development
   1. Review the use of poetry techniques applied to individual written work
   2. Develop multiple drafts of poetic works
6. Evaluate the role of diverse creative writing communities
   1. Identify creative writing communities that represent diverse cultures
   2. Establish a participatory relationship with one or more literary or creative writing communities, such as literary publications, writing groups, public readings, etc.

ENG 230 - Creative Writing: Fiction

1. Develop critical reading and writing skills
   1. Identify literary elements in fiction
   2. Demonstrate active reading and rereading for the purpose of creative writing
   3. Apply reading of student and/or published texts to the act creative of writing
2. Examine various approaches to crafting works of fiction
   1. Comprehend fiction writing techniques
   2. Determine the purpose and effect of creative writing techniques as they relate to composing fiction
3. Compose original creative works of fiction
   1. Demonstrate effective creative writing process
   2. Construct multiple works of fiction
   3. Incorporate various creative writing approaches, such as character, plot, point of view, etc.
4. Critique original student writing as part of the creative process
   1. Demonstrate awareness of craft elements in a peer’s writing
   2. Assess effectiveness use of techniques in a peer’s work
   3. Synthesize critiques as an avenue to revision
5. Revise one’s own work for the purpose of substantial development
   1. Review the use of fiction techniques applied to individual written work
   2. Develop multiple drafts of fictional works
6. Evaluate the role of diverse creative writing communities
   1. Identify creative writing communities that represent diverse cultures
   2. Establish a participatory relationship with one or more literary or creative writing communities, such as literary publications, writing groups, public readings, etc.

ENG 235 - Playwriting and Screenwriting

1. Understand and perform critical analysis of plays and screen-plays
   1. Identify and define advanced aspects of plays
   2. Demonstrate an understanding of how various dramatic techniques work
2. Compose and revise plays/screen plays
   1. Write and submit two one-act plays/film shorts for class discussion
   2. Provide critical suggestions for revision of other class members’ submissions
   3. Use critical terminology in workshop discussions
   4. Revise the two plays substantially
   5. Submit the revised work to the instructor for evaluation
3. Incorporate into written work the following elements
   1. Character defining actions, consistency and plausibility
   2. Thematic unity
   3. Visual and auditory elements which complement meaning
   4. Language: craft in dialogue
   5. Research
   6. Correctness in format
4. Develop an awareness of local and contemporary playwrights and screen-writers
   1. Attend the performance of two local theatre/film productions
   2. Interact with production participants before and after performances
   3. Write and submit to the instructor critical responses to each performance
5. Submit original work for possible production in various markets
   1. Research theatre and film magazines, contests, and other markets
   2. Match recently written and revised work to appropriate markets
   3. Correctly submit work to appropriate publications

ELL 098 - Reading and Comm Fluency

1. Examine different types of texts and literacy resources
   1. Describe the differences between non-fiction and fiction.
   2. Identify the purpose and layout of textbooks, news articles, journals, literature, and biographies.
   3. Locate and become familiar with college and neighborhood public library.​​​
2. Evaluate active reading  strategies
   1. Predict image(s) and graphic(s) connection to text prior to reading.
   2. Interpret meaning of title, headings, and subheadings.
   3. Locate key vocabulary and concepts in selected reading.
   4. Review questions prior to reading text.
3. Assess details in academic reading selections
   1. Identify author(s) and evaluate author’s creditability.
   2. Locate main idea or thesis statement.
   3. Locate supporting details and their examples.
   4. Recognize implied meaning.
4. Apply speed reading skills
   1. Increase rate of words per minute.
   2. Skim texts for main ideas and details.
   3. Scan texts for numbers, dates, and key words. 
5. Evaluate various techniques to build academic vocabulary in context
   1. Identify textual clues to aide in understanding.
   2. Recognize target words’ collocations.
   3. Analyze word families, roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
   4. Apply synonyms and antonyms to target words. 
6. Apply spoken academic language in classroom context
   1. Demonstrate learned academic vocabulary in classroom questions and responses.
   2. Use target vocabulary in formal and informal receptive assessments.
   3. Use target vocabulary in formal and informal productive assessments. 
7. Apply the use of textual annotations.
   1. Demonstrate the difference between annotation summaries and reactions.
   2. Write a summary of text by defining main ideas, details, and target vocabulary.
   3. Show reaction of text by examining opinions, beliefs, and questions from author(s) and self.
   4. Relate learned annotations skills to speaking activities.
8. Develop summarizing and paraphrasing skills through reading activities
   1. Identify and describe DMACC’s plagiarism policy.
   2. Read and label receptive and productive academic summaries through locating and embedding texts’ purpose.
   3. Read and label receptive and productive academic paraphrases through locating and interpreting text’s purpose. 
9. Apply receptive listening strategies
   1. Construct inferences before listening to an excerpt.
   2. Construct predictions after listening to an excerpt.
   3. Select main point(s) of an excerpt.
   4. Select details such as names, dates, ratios, and percentages to an excerpt.
   5. Practice indirect instructions, commands, requests, invitations, and embedded questions.
10. Apply productive speaking skills
    1. Reduce response time in forming questions and responses.
    2. Use Cornell note-taking skills.
    3. Orally report text information.
    4. Show platform speaking skills: eye contact, voice, gesture, movement, and posture in class presentations.
    5. Show effective group discussion skills and roles: eye contact, voice, movement, initiator, challenger, and interrupter in classroom group discussions.
    6. Practice indirect instructions, commands, requests, invitations, and embedded questions.
11. Apply pronunciation skills to be better understood
    1. Chart and produce the correct International Phonetic Alphabet symbol with its sound.
    2. Use vowel sounds and consonant sounds correctly.
    3. Develop the use of syllables correctly.
    4. Show the differences in alphabet and relative vowel sounds.
    5. Produce singular and plural endings.
    6. Show contractions and reduced word forms.
    7. Demonstrate the differences in tag and information questions.

ELL 099 - Grammar and Writing Fluency

1. Examine English verb tenses in sentence and paragraph writing.
   1. Distinguish between present and progressive verb tenses.
   2. Use the past tense and its past tense time frames correctly.
   3. Use the future tense and its future time clauses correctly.
   4. Identify the difference between present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses.
   5. Formulate WH-questions correctly.
   6. Use the imperative form correctly.
   7. Use phrasal verbs correctly. 
2. Apply English grammar functions in sentence and paragraph writing.
   1. Compare the use of modal, modal-like expressions, and their tense forms.
   2. Identify gerunds and infinitives using correct prepositions, verbs, and adverbs.
   3. Explain the use of adjectives and adverbs using the correct base, comparative, and superlative forms.
   4. Use proper, common, count, and non-countable nouns with correct quantifiers.
   5. Select definite and indefinite nouns correctly.
   6. Identify reflexive and reciprocal pronouns correctly.
3. Apply English syntax to sentence and paragraph writing.
   1. Define simple, compound, and complex sentence and identify various parts of speech within the sentence.
   2. Identify complete and incomplete sentences.
   3. Practice converting incomplete sentences into complete ones. 
   4. Develop sentences for subject-verb agreement rules.
   5. Identify and use direct and indirect speech.
4. Apply writing skills within well-developed paragraphs.
   1. Demonstrate the ability to format the paragraph correctly.
   2. Demonstrate the four main steps of writing a paragraph: prewriting, organizing, writing and editing.
   3. Develop free writing skills.
   4. Produce topic, supporting, and concluding sentences.
   5. Use time, space, and rank order.
   6. Construct transitions and connectors in writing.
   7. Show unity and coherence.
5. Apply English language grammar mechanics in writing.
   1. Use capital letters appropriately.
   2. Use commas correctly.
   3. Demonstrate improved spelling skills.
   4. Develop proof-reading skills
   5. Develop guided- peer editing.
6. Analyze the components of an academic paragraph and essay.
   1. Label the sentences in a paragraph.
   2. Recognize and create a topic sentence.
   3. Recognize and create effective supporting sentence with examples.
   4. Recognize and create an effective closing sentence
   5. Label the five-paragraph essay’s parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
   6. Identify the different types of essays (narrative, description, compare/contract, and argumentative).
7. Explain what plagiarism is and DMACC’s policy on plagiarism.
   1. Identify the different types of internet sources.
   2. Identify different types of plagiarism.
   3. Describe ways to avoid plagiarism.
8. Use the Academic Achievement Center to assist in grammar and writing skills.
   1. Identify self-errors in grammar rules and structures
   2. Identify self-errors in writing sentences and paragraphs.
   3. Develop the skill of asking relevant questions based on your areas of growth opportunities.
   4. Apply correction(s) when editing sentences and paragraphs.

ELL 108 - Reading and Comm Accuracy

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General

1. Examine college-level textbook(s) and its components.
2. Distinguish the differences of scholarly articles and online scholarly publications.
3. Critique purpose and intent of academic articles and journals.
4. Discern the different types of DMACC’s library resources.

2. Analyze active reading  strategies

1. Examine image(s) and graphic(s) prior to reading.
2. Infer meaning of title, headings, and subheadings.
3. Classify key vocabulary, footnotes, appendix, and other concepts in reading.
4. Outline questions prior to reading text.
5. Examine how the reading is connected to self and other known texts.

3. Evaluate details in academic reading selections

1. Assess author(s) and evaluate author’s credibility.
2. Choose and interpret main idea or thesis statement.
3. Choose and interpret supporting details and their examples.
4. Assess implied meaning.

4. Evaluate individual speed reading skills

1. Rank individual progress of rate of words per minute and interpret gains.
2. Appraise and interpret texts for main ideas and details.
3. Appraise and interpret texts for numbers, dates, and key words.

5. Evaluate vocabulary in college-level reading texts.

1. Compare and contrast textual clues to aide in understanding.
2. Determine word families, roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
3. Assess synonyms and antonyms to target words.
4. Decide target vocabulary’s part of speech.

6. Evaluate spoken academic language in classroom context

1. Differentiate learned academic vocabulary in classroom questions and responses.
2. Compare and contrast target vocabulary in formal and informal receptive assessments such as academic lectures, interviews, academic listening segments, and college-level reading texts.
3. Compare and contrast target vocabulary in formal and informal productive assessments such as group discussions and college-level writing.

​​​​​​7. Synthesize annotations in college-level reading texts.

1. Produce summary of text by defining main ideas, details, and target vocabulary.
2. Produce reaction of text by examining opinions, beliefs, and questions from author(s) and self.
3. Integrate learned annotations skills to speaking activities.
4. Incorporate skimming and scanning annotations into study habits.

8. Synthesize the use of summarizing and paraphrasing skills through college-level reading texts

1. Develop an individual code of academic integrity and compare with DMACC’s plagiarism policy.
2. Produce receptive and productive academic summaries through evaluating and synthesizing texts’ purpose.
3. Produce receptive and productive academic paraphrases through evaluating and synthesizing text’s purpose.

9. Evaluate receptive listening strategies

1. Predict before listening to an excerpt.
2. Appraise and critique speaker after listening to an excerpt.
3. Evaluate and defend main point(s) of an excerpt.
4. Appraise details such as names, dates, ratios, and percentages to an excerpt.
5. Compare and contrast lecturers’ spoken and written discourse.

10. Evaluate productive speaking skills

1. Appraise and evaluate individual and peer platform speaking skills: eye contact, voice, gesture, movement, and posture in class presentations.
2. Appraise and evaluate effective group discussion skills and roles: eye contact, voice, movement, initiator, challenger, and interrupter in classroom group discussions.
3. Compare and contrast Cornell note-taking skills with academic annotations.

11. Assess pronunciation skills to be better understood

1. Outline the correct International Phonetic Alphabet symbol with correct sound.
2. Compare and contrast content, function, and structure words in sentences.
3. Classify individual stress, rhythm, and prosody.
4. Classify the sound differences in various consonants.
5. Compare and contrast the differences in voicing and sibilants.
6. Discriminate individual consonant errors.

ELL 109 - Grammar and Writing Accuracy

1. Analyze English verb tenses in paragraph and essay writing.
   1. Contrast the simple present, stative, and present progressive tenses.
   2. Differentiate between usage of simple past and past progressive.
   3. Compare usage of simple past, present perfect, and present perfect progressive.
   4. Demonstrate understanding of the past perfect tenses.
   5. Identify the difference between present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses.
   6. Illustrate the correct irregular forms and their spelling of the verbs.
2. Evaluate gerunds and infinitives in paragraph and essay writing.
   1. Differentiate the correct verb after the infinitive or gerund.
   2. Examine gerunds as objects of prepositions.
   3. Discriminate simple and past gerunds.
3. Analyze count and non-count nouns in paragraph and essay writing.
   1. Differentiate the ability to use count and non-count nouns.
   2. Apply correct quantifiers to their countable and non-count nouns.
   3. Learn modifications of nouns.
4. Evaluate when to use adjective clauses in paragraph and essay writing.
   1. Compare adjective clauses with subject relative pronouns and object relative pronouns.
   2. Demonstrate proper placement of an adjective clause within a sentence.
   3. Punctuate adjective clauses correctly.
5. Evaluate the impact of passive formation in paragraph and essay writing.
   1. Compare passive tense with modals in present, past and future tenses.
   2. Characterize passive causative.
   3. Illustrate the impact of passive verbs on results of action in writing.
   4. Use passive to describe situations and report opinions.  
6. Apply the uses of factual and unreal conditions in present, future, and past tenses.
   1. Produce present and real conditions in paragraph and essay writing.
   2. Use subjunctive correctly in paragraph and essay writing.
   3. Use correct punctuation in sentence formation with if and result clauses.
7. Analyze the differences between direct and indirect speech.
   1. Show correct tense changes in indirect speech.
   2. Select correct time phrases in indirect speech.
   3. Practice question formation using direct and indirect speech.
   4. Use correct punctuation with direct speech.
8. Analyze English language grammar mechanics in writing.
   1. Illustrate the use capitalization.
   2. Differentiate when to use commas correctly.
   3. Locate misspelled words and provide correction.
   4. Illustrate proof-reading skills by evaluating self-audits.
   5. Discriminate errors in peer writing through guided- peer editing.
   6. Create recommendations for peer writing.
9. Examine the components of an academic essay.
   1. Name the five-paragraph essay’s parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
   2. Identify the different types of essays (narrative, description, compare/contract, and argumentative).
   3. Recognize and create a direct or indirect thesis statement.
   4. Recognize and create a hook.
   5. Recognize and create effective supporting paragraph with examples.
   6. Recognize and create an effective closing paragraph.
10. Examine documentation with research writing.
    1. Develop how to format an essay’s header, title, and page number.
    2. Give examples of basic academic in-text citation methods.
    3. Write a works cited page.
    4. Develop how to paraphrase
11. Evaluate what plagiarism is and DMACC’s policy on plagiarism.
    1. Explain the different types of internet sources.
    2. Summarize different types of plagiarism.
    3. Explain ways to avoid plagiarism.
12. Use the Academic Achievement Center to assist in grammar and writing skills.
    1. Identify self-errors in grammar rules and structures.
    2. dentify self-errors in writing sentences and paragraphs.
    3. Develop the skill of asking relevant questions based on your areas of growth opportunities.
    4. Apply correction(s) when editing paragraphs and essays. 

ENV 103 - Sustainable Living

1. Explain the concept of sustainability and need for sustainable thinking in all human activities
   1. Define the concepts of sustainability, sustainable development and sustainable living
   2. Analyze the effects and consequences of their own lifestyles on the natural environment through Eco-Footprint and Carbon Footprint assessments
2. Assess their values, practices, and commitment to the environment
3. Improve upon their own resource management practices within their homes and communities
   1. Identify a plan to reduce household waste
   2. Identify a household plan to conserve and protect water supplies
   3. Identify a plan to reduce household energy usage
   4. Identify a plan to incorporate sustainable transportation practices into their lifestyle
   5. Identify a plan which will allow them to reduce unnecessary consumption of goods and services without reducing perceived quality of life

ENV 115 - Environmental Science

1. Explain key concepts in environmental science
   1. Understand the scientific method.
   2. Demonstrate competence in basic scientific literacy.
   3. Describe the field of environmental science.
   4. Explain the importance and variety of natural resources.
   5. Identify current large-scale and local environmental issues.
2. Describe environmental policy and assess its societal context.
   1. Discuss the history of the conservation movement.
   2. Recognize major legislation pertaining to US and global environmental policy.
   3. Demonstrate an understanding of environmental ethics.
3. Investigate key concepts in sustainability.
   1. Define sustainability and the concept of sustainable development.
   2. Demonstrate how human population growth drives sustainability issues.
   3. Discuss the relationships between the envrionment and the economy.
4. Identify basic ecological principles.
   1. Describe the principles and concepts of ecology.
   2. Outline the processes of natural selection and biological evolution.
   3. Identify causes of species extinctions and mass extinction events.
   4. Discuss topics relating to population and community ecology.
5. Analyze issues related to biodiversity and conservation biology.
   1. Characterize the scope of biodiversity on Earth.
   2. Specify the benefits of biodiversity and the primary causes of biodiversity loss.
   3. Assess the science and practice of conservation biology.
6. Summarize key issues related to our use of energy.
   1. Discuss nonrenewable energy.
   2. Discuss renewable energy.
   3. Generalize strategies for energy conservation.
7. Identify environmental issues related to water resources.
   1. Examine the hydrologic cycle.
   2. Discuss human use of aquatic systems, including impacts.
   3. Identify sources and types of water pollution and related toxicology.
   4. Assess problems of water supply and quality, and propose solutions to address threse problems.
8. Investigate environmental issues relating to modern agriculture.
   1. Discuss the challenge of feeding a growing human population.
   2. Describe various modern agricultural methods.
   3. Explain the goals and practices of sustainable agriculture.
   4. Examine practices related to soil conservation.
   5. Discuss the science behind and debate over genetically modified food.
9. Investigate important concepts in atmospheric science.
   1. Understand basic processes relating to the Earth’s atmosphere.
   2. Describe sources and types of air pollution and related toxicology.
   3. Describe the causes and consequences of ozone depletion and acid precipitation.
10. Analyze issues related to global climate change.
    1. Explain the Earth’s energy balance and natural cycles.
    2. Explain greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect.
    3. Discuss the human impact on Earth’s climatic cycles.
    4. Examine the potential impacts and implications of global climate change. 
11. Compare various methodologies related to waste management.
    1. Describe the components and management of municipal solid waste.
    2. Identify the components and management of industrial solid waste.
    3. Discuss the components and management of hazardous solid waste.

ENV 116 - Environmental Science Lab

1. Explain the safety procedures and health rules of the environmental science laboratory
   1. Identify the locations of safety equipment in the environmental science laboratory
   2. Comply with safety and health rules of the environmental science laboratory
2. Identify scientific issues, concepts, and hypotheses related to environmental science, which may include sustainability, human population growth, population ecology, biodiversity, energy, water resources, soul conservation, modern agriculture, atmospheric
   1. Identify key components of the issue, concept or hypothesis
   2. Explain the importance of the issue, concept or hypothesis
   3. Relate basic scientific principles to the issue, concept or hypothesis
3. Relate scientific literature to scientific issues, concepts and hypotheses in environmental science
   1. Review relevant scientific information
   2. Select appropriate literature
   3. Distinguish scientific literature from popular, non-science based literature
4. Design a strategy for scientific investigation
   1. Select appropriate investigative activities
   2. Describe how each activity will be completed
   3. Explain how each activity will aid in the investigation
   4. Organize activities into an appropriate timeline for completion in the allotted timeframe
5. Investigate scientific issues, concepts, and hypotheses related to environmental science

ENV 145 - Conservation Biology

1. Explain what is meant by the terms conservation biology and biodiversity
   1. Differentiate between species, ecosystem, and genetic biodiversity
   2. Outline various methodologies used to measure biodiversity
2. Assess biodiversity of key ecosystems
   1. Examine global patterns of biodiversity
   2. Discuss the field of taxonomy within a historical and a modern framework
   3. Identify key elements of biodiversity in Iowa
3. Assess biodiversity of key ecosystems
   1. Explain how economic values are assigned to biological diversity
   2. Examine non-consumptive use and other indirect economic values of biodiversity
   3. Identify ethical values of biological diversity
4. Compare historic and modern extinction events and extinction rates
   1. Explain previous mass extinction events and their contributing factors
   2. Analyze the current mass extinction event and the contributing factors
   3. Compare historic, modern and background extinction rates
5. Explain the factors that make a species vulnerable to extinction
6. Assess how changes in habitat and climate affect biodiversity and extinction rates
   1. Explain how human population growth affects global biodiversity
   2. Examine the ways in which habitat destruction and fragmentation affect wild populations
   3. Examine the current and predicted effects of global climate change on the Earth?s biological diversity
7. Summarize the effects of overexploitation, invasive species, and disease on native wild populations
   1. Develop a model of maximum sustainable yield for a local population
   2. Investigate the characteristics that allow a species to become invasive
8. Explain conservation problems specific to small populations
   1. Identify the components of a minimum viable population analysis
   2. Discuss the consequences of reduced genetic variability in small populations
   3. Explain the concepts of habitat sources and habitat sinks
9. Explain common practices in the field of applied conservation biology
   1. Describe methodologies used to study wild populations
   2. Develop a population viability analysis for a local population
   3. Describe methodology used for long-term ecosystem and population monitoring
10. Summarize the principles of threatened and endangered species management
    1. Explain the processes used to evaluate populations and to determine the level of threat to the population
    2. Discuss how predictive modeling is used as a tool in conservation
    3. Develop a management strategy for threatened species
11. Summarize the methodologies utilized in establishing protected areas
    1. Identify proprieties for protecting biodiversity
    2. Describe elements of reserve design
    3. Compare strategies utilized in reserve management
12. Explain issues relating to conservation outside of protected areas
    1. Examine conservation in urban areas
    2. Examine conservation in agricultural areas
    3. Discuss ecological restoration techniques
13. Explain how conservation and human societies interact at local, national, and international levels
    1. Explain legislation related to the conservation of biodiversity
    2. Discuss funding opportunities related to conservation biology
    3. Discuss the future of conservation biology
14. Perform modeling, measurement, and analysis tasks relevant to conservation biology
    1. Plan the design of an ecological monitoring program
    2. Conduct a field study based on ecological monitoring and data measurement protocol
    3. Analyze site biodiversity using a species-area curve
    4. Develop a site-specific habitat management plan based on monitoring and research findings
    5. Apply an existing mathematical model to a problem in conservation biology

ENV 160 - Restoring Plant Communities

1. Differentiate between woodland plant communities
   1. Identify factors determining which woodland plant communities are found in certain locales
   2. Identify characteristic plants of woodland plant communities
   3. Identify animals characteristic of woodland plant communities
   4. Identify human practices affecting woodland plant communities
   5. Characterize woodland borders
2. Identify strategies for restoration of woodland plant communities
3. Differentiate between prairie plant communities
   1. Identify factors determining which prairie plant communities are found in certain locales
   2. Identify characteristic plants of prairie plant communities
   3. Identify animals characteristic of prairie plant communities
   4. Identify human practices affecting prairie plant communities
   5. Identify food chains in prairie plant communities
   6. Characterize prairie borders
4. Identify the benefits of planting only with local ecotype seed
5. Identify strategies for restoration of prairie plant communities
6. Differentiate between wetland plant communities
   1. Identify factors determining which wetland plant communities are found in certain locales
   2. Identify characteristic plants of wetland plant communities
   3. Identify animals characteristic of wetland plant communities
   4. Identify human practices affecting wetland plant communities
   5. Identify food chains in wetland plant communities
   6. Characterize wetland boarders
7. Identify strategies for restoration wetland plant communities
8. Identify strategies for establishing riparian buffers
9. Assist in restoration of a native Iowa plant community
   1. Use appropriate tools and techniques
   2. Describe year-round timing for restoration activities
   3. Evaluate choices for obtaining plant material
10. Discuss ethical considerations in plant community restoration

FIN 101 - Principles of Banking

1. Demonstrate the effect of full service commercial banking on the economy, the community, businesses, and individuals
2. Explain the relationship between the deposit function, the credit function, and the payments function
3. Evaluate the history of banking to judge the future of banking based on where it is today
4. Identify the basic banking terms
5. Describe the services that banks offer to governments, businesses, individuals, and correspondents
6. Explain the different types of accounts
7. Demonstrate how deposits are made, examined, sorted, proved and processed
8. Identify the bank’s legal relationship with various types of depositors
9. Explain check processing and collection
10. Recognize the difference between paying and cashing a check
11. Identify the various types of bank loans and investments
12. Relate bank regulations to the operations of a bank

FIN 121 - Personal Finance

1. Outline the life-cycle approach to financial planning
   1. Describe why setting financial and non-financial goals are an important first step in financial planning
   2. Define marginal analysis and opportunity costs
   3. Define the importance of career planning to financial planning
   4. Define time value of money in the context of financial planning
2. Evaluate cash management strategy
   1. Compare the various services offered by commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions
   2. Differentiate the various types of savings investments and the characteristics associated with each type of savings account
   3. Illustrate the process of reconciling a bank statement
   4. Define compounding and the effects on your deposits over time
3. Assess the various types and sources of credit and characteristics associated with obtaining credit
   1. List reasons for and against using credit
   2. Define credit history and the necessary steps to establish a credit history
   3. Analyze a credit contract or installment loan contract
4. Explain the purpose of taxation
   1. Identify the individual components which determine the amount of income taxes
   2. Explain effective tax planning strategies to save or defer income taxes.
5. Relate financial statements to your individual financial goals
   1. Identify the components of a balance sheet
   2. Identify the components of an income statement
   3. Identify pertinent consumer financial ratios used to evaluate financial position and financial performance
6. Explain the role of the cash budget in financial planning
   1. Identify the major steps involved in the budgeting process
   2. Compare monthly income and expenses to budget amounts
   3. Review year end activities as part of next year’s budget
7. Identify how a consumer durable purchase would fit into budget planning
   1. Identify a consumer durable
   2. Outline the different trade-off between purchase price and cost of operations
8. Describe the characteristics of warranties and lemon laws
   1. Define between express and implied warranties
   2. State your rights under lemon laws
9. Examine the automobile purchase decision
   1. Outline the sources of information about various brands and models of cars
   2. Distinguish between the lease vs. buy decision when purchasing an automobile
10. Compare housing options
    1. Summarize the own vs. rent decision involved in housing
    2. List the steps taken when purchasing a home
11. Explain the importance of insurance in your life cycle
    1. Identify the various characteristics of life insurance
    2. Identify the various characteristics of health insurance
    3. Identify the various characteristics of property and casualty insurance
12. Assess investment tools
    1. Evaluate stock investment strategies
    2. Evaluate bond investment strategies
    3. Evaluate mutual fund investment strategies

FIN 180 - Introduction to Investments

1. Examine the various types of securities and other investment opportunities
   1. Identify possible investments
   2. Differentiate between various risks in investing
2. Identify the risks and returns with different investments
3. Explain how the securities business operates and how to utilize the services of stockbrokers
   1. Distinguish between stock, option, and other trading mechanisms
   2. Identify various types of stock brokerage services
   3. Separate the functions of a full service broker and one who offers little service other than market executions
   4. Explain the different charges for broker services
4. Relate the steps utilizing research from available library sources to research stock and bond investments
   1. Compare stock analysis by various kinds of stock services
   2. Generate reports on individual stocks utilizing these services
   3. Relate this advice with annual reports from various businesses
5. Explain commonly used stock averages and how to judge trends shown by these averages
   1. Explain how these averages were originated
   2. Compare the trends of these averages with actual stock movements vs. general business conditions
6. Perceive the relationship of general and specific industry economic activities as they affect investment decisions
7. Explain how various government actions, social trends and technology influence potential investments
   1. Relate government laws and regulations towards investment decisions
   2. Examine social trends as they affect the stock market and individual industries
   3. State how state-of-the-art technology can affect individual stock performances
8. Analyze financial statements in relationship to making an investment
   1. Show the various financial ratios in terms of making investment plans
   2. Relate how changes in the status of reported numbers might affect an investment decision
   3. Compare individual companies’ reports with industry standards
9. Explain various portfolio tactics in building an investment plan for people with different financial objectives
   1. Illustrate how the age of an investor should influence investment decisions
   2. Assess an individual’s personality towards speculating
   3. Measure the amount of risk that an individual might take when building a portfolio
10. Recognize the tax considerations of each kind of investment
11. Define different types of option buying and selling and how they can be part of good portfolio management
12. Explain the mechanics of stock splits, dividends, rights, convertible securities, and warrants
    1. Distinguish between regular and reverse stock splits
    2. Explain the value of a stock holding before and after a stock split or dividend
    3. Contrast an investment in a convertible issue and in the common stock of the same company
    4. Explain how a warrant comes about and how it works
13. Measure the role of other investments such as real estate, insurance, art, coins, and collectibles in building a diversified portfolio
    1. Analyze a portfolio of stocks and other investments
    2. Relate the affect of inflation on investments
    3. Compare the flexibility of stock investments and other investments
    4. Compare the ease of estimating the value of stocks vs. other investments

FIN 214 - Stocks, Bonds and Investments

1. Recognize the characteristics of and the roles played by financial institutions in the economy as a prerequisite to understanding the use of financial assets in personal investment activity
   1. Define terms in the context of their use of financial assets in personal investment activity
   2. Describe the function and role of financial markets
   3. Evaluate the relationship between risk, reward, and uncertainty
   4. Describe the function and role of financial service companies in evaluating financial assets
   5. Comprehend and apply time value of money concepts
2. Evaluate equity issues as a personal financial investment
   1. Differentiate between different types of equity investments
   2. Describe macroeconomic forces such as inflation and business cycles as they affect financial investments
   3. Assess the factors which determine the valuation of financial securities
   4. Examine the returns available to investors in stocks and other kinds of equity investments
   5. Explain the workings of stock markets and the role they play in personal investment decision making
   6. Differentiate between alternative investment analysis approaches: fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and the efficient market hypothesis
   7. Delineate the process of stock purchases and the sales and describe important terms and concepts related to the same
3. Evaluate debt issues as a personal financial investment
   1. Investigate bond markets and the forces affecting bond prices
   2. List and evaluate various types of corporate debt paper
   3. List and evaluate various types of state and local government debt paper
   4. List and evaluate various types of federal government debt paper
   5. List and evaluate agency bonds and other types of government “backed” debt paper.
   6. Delineate the process of buying and selling debt paper and describe important terms and concepts related to the same
4. Evaluate mutual funds as a personal financial investment
   1. Describe the rationale for the development of mutual funds and explore their application as a personal investment tool
   2. Identify the legal restrictions placed on and the parameters established by law on actions of investment companies
   3. Categorize mutual funds by objective and differentiate between them
   4. Categorize mutual funds by structure and differentiate between them
   5. Analyze mutual fund risk and return
   6. Review the mutual fund “prospectus” and “Statement of Additional Information
   7. Delineate the process of buying and selling mutual funds and comprehend important terms and concepts related to the same
5. Assess the state and federal tax implications of investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

FIR 111 - Principles Emergency Services

1. Examine the history, mission, and functions of the fire service.
   1. Describe the history and culture of the fire service
   2. Explain the mission of the fire service. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   3. Define fire department organizational principles. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   4. State the functions of fire companies. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   5. Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively. (NFPA® 1001,5.1.1)
   6. Cite the primary roles of fire service personnel. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   7. Explain the policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   8. Summarize components of the Incident Command System (ICS). (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   9. Restate the functions of the major subdivisions within the ICS structure. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   10. Define ICS terms. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   11. Discuss fire service interaction with other organizations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
2. Analyze firefighter safety and health
   1. List ways to prevent firefighter injuries and the main goals of a safety program. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   2. Discuss National Fire Protection Association standards related to firefighter health and safety and the importance of personnel accountability. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   3. Outline Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   4. Discuss firefighter health considerations and employee assistance and wellness programs. (NFPA® 1001,5.1.1)
   5. Recall the guidelines for riding safely on the apparatus and demonstrate the correct mounting and dismounting of an apparatus. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.2)
   6. Discuss safety in the fire station. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   7. Explain how to maintain and service equipment used in training. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   8. Discuss emergency scene preparedness and scene safety. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   9. Summarize general guidelines for scene management including highway incidents, crowd control, and cordoning off emergency scenes. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.3)
   10. Summarize basic interior operations techniques. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   11. Describe emergency escape and rapid intervention. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   12. Set up and operate in work areas at an incident using traffic and scene control devices. (NFPA® 1001,5.3.3, Skill Sheet 2-I-2)
3. Assess fire behavior.
   1. Describe physical and chemical changes of matter related to fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   2. Discuss modes of combustion, the fire triangle, and the fire tetrahedron. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   3. Explain the difference between heat and temperature. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   4. Give examples of sources of heat energy. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   5. Paraphrase the transmission of heat. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
   6. Explain how the physical states of fuel affect the combustion process. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   7. Asses how oxygen concentration affects the combustion process. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   8. Discuss the self-sustained chemical reaction involved in the combustion process. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   9. Describe common products of combustion. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   10. Distinguish among classifications of fires. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   11. Describe the stages of fire development within a compartment and the factors that affect fire development. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
   12. Chart methods used to control and extinguish fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.8)
4. Evaluate building construction related to fire service.
   1. Describe common building materials. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
   2. Describe construction types and the effect fire has on the structural integrity of the construction type. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
   3. Compare and contrast the primary strengths and weaknesses of construction types. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
   4. Point out dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
   5. Identify indicators of building collapse. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
   6. List actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
   7. Describe hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
5. Evaluate the use of firefighter personal protective gear and skills.
   1. Describe the purpose, characteristics, and guidelines of care for protective equipment. (NFPA® 1001,5.1.1)
   2. Distinguish among characteristics of respiratory hazards. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   3. Describe physical, medical, and mental factors that affect the fire fighter’s ability to use respiratory protection effectively. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   4. Discuss equipment, air-supply limitations, and effective air management of SCBA. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   5. Describe basic SCBA component assemblies, storage, and safety checks for SCBA. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   6. Summarize recommendations for the use of PASS devices. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.5)
   7. Describe precautionary safety checks for SCBA. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   8. Demonstrate donning and doffing PPE and SCBA at an emergency and prepare for reuse. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   9. Summarize general items to check in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual SCBA inspections. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1)
   10. Demonstrate filling an SCBA cylinder from a cascade and compressor/purifier and look at safety precautions. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.1)
   11. Discuss operating in areas of limited visibility, exiting areas with restricted openings, and actions to take in emergency situations. (NFPA® 1001,5.3.1 5.3.5)
   12. Inspect, clean, and sanitize PPE and SCBA for use at an emergency incident. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1, Skill Sheet 5-I-3)
6. Assess the use of portable fire extinguishers
   1. Describe methods by which agents extinguish fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   2. List mechanisms by which portable extinguishers expel their contents. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   3. Distinguish among classifications of fires and the most common agents used to extinguish them. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   4. Name the types of extinguishers and their common uses. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   5. Discuss extinguishers and agents for metal fires. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   6. Explain the portable extinguisher rating system. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   7. Describe factors to consider in selecting the proper fire extinguisher. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   8. Cite items to check for immediately before using a portable fire extinguisher. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   9. Paraphrase the PASS method of application. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   10. Summarize procedures that should be part of every fire extinguisher inspection. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   11. Discuss damaged portable fire extinguishers and obsolete portable fire extinguishers. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
   12. Operate a stored pressure water, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide extinguisher correctly. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16, Skill Sheet 6-I-1)
7. Apply basic use of ropes and knots.
   1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of life-safety rope and utility rope. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   2. Summarize criteria for reusing life-safety rope. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   3. Describe rope materials and the types of rope construction. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   4. List the basic guidelines for rope maintenance and the storage of life-safety rope. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1)
   5. Label webbing and webbing construction. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   6. Identify parts of a rope, characteristics, and knot elements. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   7. Select commonly used rope hardware for specific applications. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   8. Summarize hoisting safety considerations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   9. Discuss rescue rope and harness. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1)
   10. Coil and uncoil a rope. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1, Skill Sheet 7-I-2
   11. Tie the single overhand knot, bowline, clove hitch, clove hitch around an object, figure eight, figure eight on a bite, and becket bend. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.2, Skill Sheet 7-I-3)
   12. Hoist an axe, pike pole, roof ladder, dry and charged hose line, and a power saw. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.2, Skill Sheet 7-I-11)
8. Evaluate procedures and guidelines for rescue operations and basic victim removal.
   1. Distinguish between rescue and extrication operations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9)
   2. Summarize safety guidelines for search and rescue personnel operating within a burning building.(NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9)
   3. Describe primary search and secondary search and its operations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9)
   4. Explain what actions a firefighter should take when in distress. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9)
   5. Describe actions that should be taken by a rapid intervention crew (RIC) when a firefighter is in distress. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9)
   6. Discuss victim removal methods. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9)
   7. Discuss emergency power and lighting equipment. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.17)
   8. Conduct a primary and secondary search. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9; Skill Sheet 8-I-1)
   9. Exit a hazardous area. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.5; Skill Sheet 8-I-2)
   10. Demonstrate the incline, blanket, and webbing drag. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9, Skill Sheet 8-I-3)
   11. Demonstrate the cradle-in-arms lift/carry, seat lift/carry, and chair lift/carry - One & two rescuer method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9, Skill Sheet 8-I-6)
   12. Illuminate the emergency scene. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.17, Skill Sheet 8-I-11)
9. Analyze forcible entry through various types of doors, padlocks, windows, and walls.
   1. Select appropriate cutting tools for specific applications. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   2. Discuss manual and hydraulic prying, pushing/pulling, and striking tools. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   3. Summarize forcible entry tool safety rules and the care and maintenance of them. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   4. Explain items to look for in sizing up a door. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   5. Describe the characteristics of various types of metal swinging, sliding, revolving, overhead and wooden swinging doors. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   6. Explain how fire doors operate. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   7. Describe the characteristics of basic types of locks. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   8. Describe rapid-entry lockbox systems. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   9. Describe methods of forcible entry through doors, through-the ‘lock, and padlocks. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   10. Describe ways of gaining entry through gates and fences. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   11. Describe types of windows and entry techniques and the hazards. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
   12. Describe techniques for breaching walls and floors. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4)
10. Demonstrate various ways of forcing entry into a structure.
    1. Clean, inspect, and maintain hand tools, power tools. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1, Skill Sheet 9-I-1)
    2. Force entry through an inward-swinging door - Two-firefighter method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-3)
    3. Force entry through an outward-swinging door - Wedge-end method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-4)
    4. Force entry using the through-the-lock method assisted by a K and A tool. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-5)
    5. Force entry through padlocks. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-8)
    6. Force entry through a double-hung window, pane glass, and Lexan. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-9)
    7. Force entry through a wood-framed wall (Type V Construction) with hand tools. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-12)
    8. Force entry through a masonry and metal wall with hand and power tools. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-13)
    9. Breach a hardwood floor. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.4, Skill Sheet 9-I-15)
11. Analyze the selection, construction, care, and work from ladders.
    1. Describe parts, types, and materials used in fire service ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    2. Discuss ladder maintenance, cleaning, inspection and servicing of ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    3. Summarize factors that contribute to safe ladder operation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    4. Discuss selecting the proper ladder for the job. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    5. Summarize items to consider before removing and replacing ladders on apparatus. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    6. Describe various types of ladder carries. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    7. Explain proper procedures for positioning and raising ground ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    8. Describe various types of ladder raises. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    9. Describe procedures for moving ground ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    10. Describe heeling and tying in ground ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    11. List guidelines for climbing ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
    12. Describe methods for lowering conscious or unconscious victims down ground ladders. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6)
12. Demonstrate the correct way to raise, carry and work from a ladder.
    1. Clean, inspect, and maintain a ladder. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1; Skill Sheet 10-I-1)
    2. Carry a ladder - One and two firefighter low-shoulder method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-2)
    3. Carry a ladder - Three-firefighter flat-shoulder method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-4)
    4. Tie the halyard. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-5)
    5. Raise a ladder - One-firefighter method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-6)
    6. Raise a ladder - Two, three, and four firefighter flat raise. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-7)
    7. Raise a ladder - Two-firefighter beam raise. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-8)
    8. Deploy a roof ladder - One-firefighter method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-10)
    9. Pivot and shift a ladder one and two-firefighter method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-11)
    10. Leg lock on a ground ladder. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-14)
    11. Assist and remove a conscious and unconscious victim down a ground ladder. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.9; Skill Sheet 10-I-15)
    12. Select, carry, and raise a ladder properly for various types of activities. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.6; Skill Sheet 10-I-17)
13. Assess the various types of ventilation and their use within a structure
    1. Describe the reason and need for fireground ventilation and its effect on the fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11, 5.3.12)
    2. Paraphrase vertical ventilation and safety precautions when undertaking vertical ventilation. (NFPA®1001, 5.3.12)
    3. Discuss roof coverings and using existing roof openings for vertical ventilation purposes on various types of roofs. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
    4. Describe trench or strip ventilation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
    5. Explain procedures for ventilation of a conventional basement. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
    6. List factors that can reduce the effectiveness of vertical ventilation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12)
    7. Discuss horizontal ventilation and the considerations for use. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
    8. Distinguish between advantages and disadvantages of forced ventilation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
    9. Compare and contrast positive-pressure and negative-pressure ventilation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
    10. Describe hydraulic ventilation along with the disadvantages of its use. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11)
    11. Explain the effects of building systems on fires or ventilation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11, 5.3.12)
    12. Ventilate a flat and pitched roof. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.12, Skill Sheet 11-I-1)
    13. Ventilate a structure using mechanical positive-pressure and horizontal hydraulic ventilation. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.11, Skill Sheet 11-I-3)
14. Evaluate hydrant connections and draft from static water source.
    1. Describe dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    2. Discuss fire hydrant marking and location. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    3. Summarize potential problems to look for when inspecting fire hydrants. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    4. Explain the process of fire hydrant testing. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    5. Assess alternative water supplies. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    6. Discuss rural water supply operations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    7. Operate a hydrant. (NPFA® 1001, 5.3.15, Skill Sheet 12-I-1)
    8. Make soft-sleeve and hard-suction hydrant connections. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15, Skill Sheet 12-I-2)
    9. Connect and place a hard-suction hose for drafting from a static water source. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15, Skill Sheet 12-I-3)
    10. Deploy a portable water tank. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15, Skill Sheet 12-I-4)
15. Judge maintenance fire hoses, couplings, hose appliances, and tools.
    1. Discuss fire hose sizes. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    2. Describe types of fire hose damage and practices to prevent such damage. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    3. Discuss general care and maintenance of fire hose. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.2)
    4. Distinguish between characteristics of threaded couplings and non threaded couplings and there care.(NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    5. Identify the characteristics of hose appliances and tools. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.15)
    6. Compare and contrast common hose rolls. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    7. Describe common hose loads and finishes. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    8. Discuss preconnected hose loads for attack lines. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    9. List guidelines when laying hose. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    10. Identify the basic hose lays for supply hose. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    11. Describe procedures for handling preconnected and other hose. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    12. Discuss procedures, techniques and safety guidelines for advancing and operating a hose inside a burning structure. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
16. Perform various types of hose loads and finishes and caring for fire hose, couplings, appliances, and tools.
    1. Inspect and maintain hose. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.2, Skill Sheet 13-I-1)
    2. Make a straight and donut hose roll. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.2, Skill Sheet 13-I-2)
    3. Couple and uncouple a hose. (NFPA®1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-4)
    4. Make the accordion, horseshoe, flat, preconnected flat, triple layer, and minuteman hose load. (NFPA®
    5. 1001, 5.5.2, Skill Sheet 13-I-6)
    6. Connect to a hydrant using a forward lay and make a reverse hose lay. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.2, Skill Sheet 13-I-12)
    7. Advance the preconnected flat hose load. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-14)
    8. Advance the minuteman and triple layer hose load. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-15)
    9. Advance hose ’ Shoulder-load and working line drag method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-17)
    10. Advance a line into a structure and down an interior stairway. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-19)
    11. Advance a charged and uncharged line up a ladder into a window and operate. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-21)
    12. Simulate the procedure for controlling a loose hoseline. (NFPA®1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-24)
    13. Extend a hoseline and replace a burst hoseline. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 13-I-25)
17. Operate a solid stream, fog, and broken steam nozzle.
    1. List methods that are used with fire streams to reduce the heat from a fire and provide protection to firefighters and exposures. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    2. Discuss the extinguishing properties of water. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    3. Describe friction loss. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    4. Define water hammer. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    5. Distinguish among characteristics of fire stream sizes. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    6. Discuss types of streams and nozzles. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    7. Discuss handling handline nozzles. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    8. Describe types of nozzle control valves. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    9. List checks that should be included in nozzle inspections. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    10. Operate a solid stream, fog stream, and broken stream nozzle. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, Skill Sheet 14-I-1)
18. Attack various types of fires by using effective attack tactics.
    1. Describe initial factors to consider when suppressing structure fires and considerations before entering. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    2. Explain the gas cooling technique when using direct, indirect, and combination attacks. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    3. Discuss deploying master stream devices and the use of aerial devices. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    4. Describe actions and hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.16)
    5. Discuss responsibilities of companies in structural fires. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10)
    6. Explain actions taken in attacking fires in below ground and upper levels of structures. (NFPA® 1001,
    7. 5.3.10)
    8. Explain actions taken when attacking a vehicle, trash container, and confined space fires. (NFPA® 1001,5.3.7)
    9. Summarize influences and parts of wildland fire behavior and methods of attack.
    10. Attack a structure fire ’ Interior and exterior attack. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.8, Skill Sheet 15-I-1)
    11. Deploy and operate a master stream device. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.8, Skill Sheet 15-I-2)
    12. Turn off building utilities. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.18, Skill Sheet 15-I-3)
    13. Attack a passenger vehicle, trash container, stacked/piled material and ground cover fire. (NFPA® 1001,5.3.7, Skill Sheet 15-I-5)
19. Operate various fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems and operate at fires in protected properties.
    1. List functions of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
    2. Discuss general automatic sprinkler protection and types of coverage. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
    3. Identify control valves and operating valves used in sprinkler systems. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
    4. Describe major applications of sprinkler systems. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
    5. Discuss operations at fires in protected properties. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
    6. Operate a sprinkler system control valve. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 16-I-1)
    7. Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 16-I-2)
    8. Connect hoseline to a sprinkler system FDC. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 16-I-3)

FIR 112 - Principles Emergency Serv II

1. Perform loss control operations.
   1. Explain the philosophy of loss control and salvage operations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
   2. Describe salvage covers, salvage cover maintenance, and equipment used in salvage operations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, 5.5.1)
   3. Summarize basic principles of salvage cover deployment. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
   4. Summarize methods used to catch and route water from firefighting operations and cover openings using salvage covers. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14)
   5. Discuss overhaul operations, safety, and the tools used in overhaul. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.13)
   6. Discuss locating hidden fires. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.13)
   7. Clean, inspect, and repair a salvage cover. (NFPA® 1001, 5.5.1, Skill Sheet 17-I-1)
   8. Roll a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 17-I-2)
   9. Spread a rolled and folded salvage cover - One-firefighter method. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 17-I-3)
   10. Fold a salvage cover for a one and two-firefighter spread and balloon throw. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 17-I-4)
   11. Construct a water chute with and without pike poles and a catchall. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.14, Skill Sheet 17-I-8)
   12. Locate and extinguish hidden fires. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.10, 5.3.13, Skill Sheet 17-I-11)
2. Identify indicators of an incendiary fire and protect and preserve evidence after a fire.
   1. Describe signs and indications of an incendiary fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.13)
   2. Summarize important observations to be made en route, after arriving at the scene, and during fire fighting operations. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.13)
   3. Discuss firefighter conduct and statements at the scene. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1.1)
   4. Explain firefighter responsibilities after the fire. (NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1.1, 5.3.13)
   5. Discuss protecting and preserving evidence. (NFPA® 1001, 5.3.13)
3. Communicate effectively by radio and telephone.
   1. Describe communication responsibilities of the firefighter and the necessary skills. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1)
   2. Describe basic communications equipment used in telecommunications centers. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1)
   3. Describe basic business telephone courtesies. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.2)
   4. Explain how a firefighter should proceed when receiving emergency calls from the public. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1)
   5. Summarize the types of public alerting systems. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1)
   6. Describe procedures that the public should use to report a fire or other emergency. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1)
   7. Discuss ways of alerting fire department personnel to emergencies. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1)
   8. Summarize guidelines for radio communications and tactical channels. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.3)
   9. Describe information given in arrival, progress, personnel accountability, and evacuation signals reports. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.3)
   10. Discuss calls for additional resources and emergency radio traffic. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.3)
   11. Handle business calls and reports of emergencies. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.1, 5.5.2, Skill Sheet 19-I-1)
   12. Use a portable radio for routine and emergency traffic. (NFPA® 1001, 5.2.3, Skill Sheet 19-I-2)
4. Identify the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel including code enforcement and public information.
   1. Describe a survey and an inspection.
   2. Discuss fire prevention activities of reviewing community data and code enforcement.
   3. Discuss the role of public information officer.
   4. Discuss when information should be given to the public.
5. Identify the responsibilities of both awareness and operations level personnel at hazardous materials incidents, summarize types of clothing and protection necessary at hazardous materials incidents, and discuss various clues for detecting the presence of and identifying hazardous materials.
   1. Summarize Awareness-Level and Operations-Level responsibilities at hazardous materials incidents.
   2. Summarize respiratory equipment limitations.
   3. Describe types of protective clothing and respiratory protection, NFPA 1994, and the proper selection of PPE.
   4. Explain proper procedures for inspection, testing, and maintenance of protective clothing and equipment
   5. Describe health and physical hazards that may be present at hazmat incidents.
   6. Describe physical properties of hazardous materials.
   7. Explain how the General Hazardous Materials Behavior Model (GEBMO) can help firefighters understand the likely course of an incident.
   8. Explain locations or occupancies clues to the presence of hazardous materials.
   9. Explain container shapes clues to the presence of hazardous materials and placards, labels and markings.
   10. Explain other markings and colors (non-transportation) clues to the presence of hazardous materials.
   11. Explain how written resources can be used to assist firefighters in identifying hazardous materials and the use of the Emergency Response guide (ERG).
   12. Explain how the senses and monitoring and detection devices can provide clues to the presence of hazardous materials.
   13. Summarize indicators of terrorist attacks and secondary attack.
6. Evaluate the basic operations at hazmat and terrorist incidents and perform emergency decontamination and defensive procedures.
   1. Summarize incident priorities, management structure, and problem-solving for all hazmat and terrorist incidents.
   2. Explain how the strategic goal of isolation, scene control, notification, and responder safety is achieved.
   3. Summarize general guidelines for decontamination operations.
   4. Describe the three types of decontamination.
   5. Discuss implementing decontamination.
   6. Discuss rescue at hazmat incidents.
   7. Explain how the strategic goal of spill control and confinement is achieved.
   8. Discuss crime scene management and evidence preservation.
   9. Explain actions taken during the recovery and termination phase of a hazmat or terrorist incident.
   10. Perform emergency decontamination. (Skill Sheet 23-I-1)
   11. Perform defensive control functions - Absorption, diking, damming, diversion, retention, dilution, and vapor dispersion. (Skill Sheet 23-I-2)
7. Implement and maintain an Incident Management System and transfer command
   1. Determine the need for command.
   2. Organize and maintain an Incident Command System until command is transferred
   3. Function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System
8. Identify the effects of fire and fire suppression activities on a structure and list actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected.
   1. List signs of structural instability and potential building collapse
   2. Determine developing hazardous building or fire conditions
   3. List actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected
9. Use various rescue and extrication tools.
   1. Safely set up fire service lighting equipment
   2. Service and maintain portable power plants and lighting
   3. Use hydraulic rescue and extrication tools
   4. Use manual jacks and cribbing
   5. Use a pneumatic chisel/hammer
   6. Use air lifting bag(s).
   7. Use block and tackle
10. Assist a rescue operation team, work as a member of a team to extricate a victim trapped in a motor vehicle, and Perform special rescue operations
    1. Remove automotive window glass
    2. Remove vehicle doors
    3. Move or remove vehicle roofs
    4. Remove steering wheels and columns
    5. Displace dashboards
11. Test the operability of and flow from a fire hydrant
    1. Match to their correct definitions terms associated with water flow and pressure
    2. Select from a list conditions that reduce hydrant effectiveness
    3. Measure and record hydrant flow pressures 
12. Identify and use hose tools and appliances and service test hose
    1. Select adapters and appliances for given fireground situations
    2. Use hose tools and appliances
    3. Service test hose
13. Mix foam concentrate and assemble and operate a foam fire stream system
    1. Select foams for specific fire situations
    2. Select nozzles for specific fire situations
    3. Install an in-line eductor and operate a high-expansion foam generator
14. Operate as part of a team to coordinate an interior attack and to control and/or extinguish ignitable liquid fires and flammable gas cylinder fires
    1. Use water to control an ignitable liquid in an open pan
    2. Control and/or extinguish a flammable gas cylinder fire
    3. Determine actions to take, including retreat, when dealing with specific Class B fire conditions
15. Discuss the operation of typical automatic fire detection and suppression systems. Identify the components of typical automatic sprinkler systems and inspect those systems
    1. Select fact about heat detectors
    2. Select facts about smoke detectors
    3. Complete statements about flame detectors
    4. Complete statements about fire-gas detectors
    5. Inspect protected property fire suppression systems
16. Identify his or her responsibilities in fire cause determination and protect evidence of fire cause and origin
    1. List the responsibilities of a fire investigator
    2. Select facts about securing the scene and legal considerations
    3. Protect evidence of fire cause and origin
    4. Assess the origins and causes of fires
17. Assess a basic incident report and communicate the need for team assistance
    1. Identify appropriate incident report codes
    2. Proofread incident reports
    3. Create incident reports using department equipment
18. Conduct a pre-incident survey, working as a member of a team
    1. List goals of pre-incident surveys
    2. Provide examples of the types of information that a pre-incident survey can provide
    3. Make field sketch and report drawings
    4. Perform a pre-incident survey and complete related documentation

FIR 124 - Building Construction

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics.
   1. Recognize the significance of methods and materials historically used in building construction, as well as importance of the age of the building.
   2. Discuss building variables as they relate to the work of firefighters.
   3. Identify the ways roofs can affect structural firefighting.
   4. Exam usual code requirements for buildings with limited access.
   5. Discuss the building code requirements to minimize the effect of the forces of nature on building stability.
2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with local/model building codes.
   1. Discuss the basic building classifications as they relate to fire resistance.
   2. Exam wood construction and properties related to wood construction.
   3. Describe the properties of masonry products used in building materials.
   4. Identify properties of steel and iron used in building construction.
   5. Discuss the production, and methods used in concrete construction.
3. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
   1. Describe the impact of conditions found at construction sites on firefighting tactics.
   2. Discuss the methods of providing fire protection at construction sites.
   3. Identify and discuss hazards associated with building remodeling and renovation as they impact firefighting.
   4. Describe the hazards presented by buildings being demolished as they relate to firefighting tactics.
   5. Describe the characteristics of high-rise buildings and their impact on firefighting tactics.
4. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
   1. Explain the various loads exerted on a building resulting from environmental sources.
   2. Distinguish between the classifications of loads based on origin and movement.
   3. Recognize and discuss the internal forces resulting from the loads and forces applied to a structural member.
5. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.
   1. Describe basic structural components.
   2. Describe the basic structural systems.
   3. Discuss the various types of stairs, elevators, and structural requirements related to each.
   4. Exam the functions and components of HVAC systems and how they impact firefighting.
   5. Describe systems used to support roofs.
6. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
   1. Define fire resistance.
   2. Discuss methods of determining fire resistance and the limitations of each method.
   3. Identify fire testing organizations and discuss the significance of fire test results.
   4. Discuss factors affecting combustibility of various interior finishes and their effect on fire behavior.
7. Classify occupancy designations of the building code.
   1. Exam International Building Code Classifications.
   2. List NFPA 500 classifications and NFPA Life Safety Code and the use of 12 major occupancies.
   3. Discuss mixed occupancies.
   4. Analyze the hazards of occupancy change.
8. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
   1. Discuss building failure, structural integrity, building systems, and design deficiencies as building design considerations.
   2. Describe the forces of nature that can result in partial or total building collapse.
   3. Look at scenarios that resulted in human-caused building collapse.
9. Identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction.

FIR 127 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

1. Prepare students to understand importance of fire behavior and dynamics.
   1. Identify and define the various roles of fire safety professionals.
   2. Describe the importance of understanding fire behavior and fire dynamics as it applies to all fire safety professions.
   3. Summarize fire fatality statics and be able to analyze these statics.
2. Use algebra and trigonometry related to fire development.
   1. Perform conversions and use formulas needed to understand fire from a mathematical concept.
   2. Understand units of measure and conversion between the systems of these units of measure.
   3. Interpret concepts of math and reduce apprehension related to understanding fire through math.
3. Examine important chemical reactions and chemistry related to fire development.
   1. Comprehend chemical terms related to fire dynamics.
   2. Use the periodic table to describe characteristics of specific elements.
   3. Identify the chemical composition of various fuels.
   4. Differentiate among elements, compounds, mixtures, and solutions.
   5. Explain how the oxidation reaction occurs with specific chemicals.
   6. Define the concept of heat
   7. Explain conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer.
4. Assess properties of matter and physics related to fire dynamics.
   1. Identify the physical elements that affect the combustion process.
   2. Identify the properties that characterize the three physical states of matter.
   3. Understand the relationship of mass, volume, density, pressure, and the physical characteristics of the states of matter.
   4. Compare and contrast temperature and heat.
   5. Describe how thermodynamics, energy, and work play an important role in fire dynamics.
5. Analyze the phenomenon known as fire and the process of combustion.
   1. Describe similarities and differences in the fire triangle and fire tetrahedron models used to describe fire.
   2. Describe and explain similarities and differences in premixed and diffusion flames.
   3. Describe and explain laminar and turbulent flames.
   4. List five classes of fire and describe what differentiates each.
   5. Describe the terms flame plume, fire plume, flame jet, and flame spread.
   6. Describe and explain the term heat of combustion as it relates to fuel.
   7. Describe and explain combustion efficiency as it relates to fuels.
   8. Define heat release rate.
6. Analyze the process of gaseous combustion and its properties.
   1. Describe and explain conditions that separate matter that exists in the gaseous state from other states of matter.
   2. Describe and explain flammable limits of a gaseous fuel, including upper flammable limits, lower flammable limit, and stoichiometric mixture.
   3. Diagram a simple oxidation reaction.
   4. Describe and explain three atmospheric conditions that affect gaseous combustion.
   5. Explain the difference in auto ignition temperature and minimum ignition energy for gaseous fuels.
   6. Explain the term vapor density and how it affects fire hazards.
7. Examine ignitable liquids and point out there properties.
   1. Explain changes in matter that occur for ignitable liquids to enter into an oxidation reaction.
   2. List and describe factors that differentiate flammable and combustible liquids.
   3. Explain the similarities and differences in an ignitable liquid?s flash point and fire point..
   4. Describe and explain the terms vapor pressure and boiling point of ignitable liquids.
   5. Describe and explain ignition hazards associated with aerosols.
   6. Calculate the heat release rate of a pool fire for a given ignitable liquid.
8. Analyze the process of solid combustion and its properties.
   1. Explain thermal decomposition in solids.
   2. Explain and describe pyrolysis.
   3. Distinguish among and categorize different types of solid fuels and their fuel characteristics.
   4. Identify and explain the variables affecting solid combustion.
9. Analyze the process of ignition and related materials.
   1. Explain the difference between piloted and auto ignition.
   2. Define the concept of ignition.
   3. Understand the concept of ignition temperature for solids.
   4. Use formulas to predict the ignition time of solids.
10. Examine the fire modeling and its relationship the fire behavior.
    1. Explain the history and origin of modeling.
    2. Describe the different types of computer fire models available.
    3. Summarize the general uses and limitations of fire models.
    4. Identify potential uses of fire modeling for the various fire safety professions.
11. Assess the ways fire are extinguished and the agents used.
    1. Understand and cite four methods of extinguishing fires.
    2. Describe how removal of fuel can extinguish fires.
    3. Describe how water extinguishes fire by cooling.
    4. Describe how water reacts when heated above its vaporization point.
    5. Describe how the chemical chain reaction of fire can be interrupted to facilitate extinguishment.

FIR 138 - Principles of Fire Prevention

1. Define the national fire problem and the main issues relating thereto
   1. Discuss the fire problem in the United States and give reasons for its existence.
   2. Contrast the fire record of the United States with other countries
   3. Name organizations that have been instrumental in our nation”s fire prevention efforts
   4. Discuss the effect that timing has on the adoption and enforcement, or lack of enforcement, of fire prevention regulations
2. Recognize the need, responsibilities, and importance of fire prevention as part of an overall mix of fire protection
   1. Discuss the role of the federal and state governments in the prevention of fires and the reduction in fire deaths and injuries
   2. Contrast the roles between the two levels of government in the prevention of fires
   3. Name the watershed federal fire programs, and describe the events or national conditions that led to their creation
   4. List the fire prevention functions performed by traditional fire prevention bureaus, and describe nontraditional systems for delivery of those services
   5. List federal agencies with fire prevention missions, and describe their missions and programs
3. Review minimum professional qualification at the state and national level for Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, and Public Educator
   1. Discuss the benefits of staffing fire prevention bureaus with uniformed firefighters, civilian personnel, and a combination of both
   2. Discuss the value of national certification for fire prevention staff
   3. Name the MFPA professional qualifications standards for their prevention personnel
   4. Define the term job performance requirement and discuss the impact of JPRs on certification
   5. Define and contrast accreditation and certification as it applies to fire prevention bureau personnel
4. Define the elements of a plan review program
   1. Discuss the reasons construction plans are reviewed prior to construction
   2. List the types of plans that fire departments typically review
   3. Discuss the benefits of fire department involvement in plan review for the business community
5. Identify the laws, rules, codes, and other regulations relevant to fire protection of the authority(s) having Jurisdiction
   1. Describe the origin of the model code system in the United States
   2. List the major model code organizations and describe the evolution of model code organizations in the United States
   3. Describe the code change process used by the model code organizations
   4. Describe the methods of code adoption by states and local governments
   5. Discuss the impact of the agendas of groups participating in the model code process
6. Discuss the inspection process as part of a fire prevention effort
   1. Define the term acceptable risk and discuss its impact on the level of code enforcement
   2. Discuss the potential impact of inspections on a jurisdiction’s fire record
   3. Define the term selective enforcement as applied to fire codes
7. Discuss fire prevention through investigation
   1. Identify local, state, and federal agencies involved in the investigation of fires
   2. Describe the benefits of effective fire investigation
   3. Identify the various roles adopted by fire departments to investigate fires
   4. Identify agencies and organizations that provide fire investigations training
   5. Discuss the use of case closure rate and conviction rate as a measure of effectiveness for fire investigation units
8. Discuss the major programs for public education
   1. Discuss and contrast the use of local and national fire statistics in the developing fire safety education programs
   2. Describe the impact of “America Burning” on the role of fire departments in public fire safety education
   3. Describe the five step “Process for Public fire Safety Education Planning”, and discuss the importance of planning in the development of fire safety education programs
   4. Discuss the role of media in public fire safety education
9. Identify and discuss the importance of fire prevention records and record keeping
   1. Describe what is meant by the terms public record and retention schedule
   2. Describe the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and its impact on the day-to-day working of government
   3. Discuss the reasons for the exemptions included in the FOIA
   4. Discuss the benefits of electronic information management systems (IMS) in the operation of a fire prevention program
   5. Discuss the potential impact of poor planning and implementation of an electronic IMS

FIR 145 - Strategy and Tactics

1. Examine the need for preparation for the fire service in the arena of strategy and tactics.
   1. Discuss the behavior of fire.
   2. Understand the benefits of training firefighters, company officers, and the fire department.
   3. Discuss the benefits of preplanning
   4. Understand how to calculate needed fire flow.
   5. Recognize the duties of both company and chief officers.
   6. Identify the traits of a person with command presence
   7. Identify and discuss the 16 firefighter life safety initiatives.
2. Investigate the tools for managing the fire ground
   1. Understand the origin of the Incident Command System.
   2. Understand the implementation of the National Incident Management System.
   3. Understand the positions of an incident management system.
   4. Discuss the position of Command.
   5. Know the different types of status reports and the information required in each type of report.
3. Analyze several avenues for decision making on the fire ground
   1. Describe an Incident Action Plan.
   2. Understand the difference between cue-based and classical decision making.
   3. Identify and discuss the 13 points of size-up.
   4. Discuss strategy, tactics, and tasks found in the classical decision making process.
   5. Discuss the modes of fire attack.
4. Outline company operations on the fire ground.
   1. Discuss engine company duties.
   2. Discuss hose-line placement considerations.
   3. Discuss sprinkler and standpipe operations.
   4. Discuss truck company duties
5. Describe the several different types of building construction and scene safety.
   1. Identify and discuss the five basic types of building construction.
   2. Discuss the benefits and safety concerns of fires involving timber trusses.
   3. Discuss the benefits and safety concerns of lightweight building components.
6. Analyze building collapse and scene safety.
   1. Describe building collapse indicators
   2. Describe a plan to address search at a building collapse.
   3. Discuss the role and responsibilities of an incident scene Safety Officer.
7. Classify special situations and occupancies and analyze tactics during their operation.
   1. Understand the special occupancies discussed and the types of fires that may confront firefighters.
   2. Identify pertinent characteristics of these occupancies.
   3. Recognize the 13 points of size-up that pertain to these special occupancies.
   4. Recognize the strategic considerations for these special occupancies.
   5. Understand the incident management considerations of special occupancies
8. Point out special strategies and tactics during incidents involving health care and high-risk populations.
   1. Understand the special occupancies discussed and the types of fires that may confront firefighters.
   2. Identify pertinent characteristics of these occupancies.
   3. Recognize the 13 points of size-up that pertain to these special occupancies.
   4. Recognize the strategic considerations for these special occupancies.
   5. Understand the incident management considerations of special occupancies.
9. Identify the needs during commercial and industrial incidents.
   1. Understand the special occupancies discussed and the types of fires that may confront firefighters.
   2. Identify pertinent characteristics of these occupancies.
   3. Recognize the 13 points of size-up that pertain to these special occupancies.
   4. Recognize the strategic considerations for these special occupancies.
   5. Understand the incident management considerations of special occupancies.
   6. Be able to identify the basic components needed in an operational guideline for high-rise fires.
   7. Have a basic understanding of high-rise building systems.
   8. Identify the specific components of a high-rise command system.
10. Investigate technical operations and their hazards.
    1. Discuss the initial concerns at a hazard materials incident.
    2. Set up initial exclusion zones at a suspected hazardous materials incident.
    3. Identify the difference between evacuation and protecting in place.
    4. Discuss boilover, slopover, and frothover at a burning storage tank.
    5. Discuss the weapons of terrorism.
    6. Discuss problems associated with natural disasters.

FIR 152 - Fire Protection Systems

1. Describe the steps and general specifications for installation of a dry fire hydrant
   1. Demonstrate the use of the ISU “rate of flow formula” for assessing fire risk in buildings
   2. List considerations in site selection for dry hydrants
   3. Use sample forms to secure legal access to water and sites for use and installation od fry fire hydrants from land and water owners
   4. Describe principles in the use of dry fire hydrants and water movement for rural fires
   5. List the maintenance steps and intervals for dry fire hydrants
2. Explain the extinguishing properties of water
   1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using water as an extinguishing agent.
   2. Describe different types of pressure as they relate to water
   3. List the basic components of municipal water supply system
   4. Describe the fundamental components of a water distribution system
   5. Describe the water supply requirements for a standpipe and hose system
3. Identify and describe factors governing the installation, inspection and maintenance of portable extinguishers and extinguishing agents
   1. Describe the different symbol systems used on portable extinguishers
   2. Identify five classifications of portable fire extinguishers
   3. Identify the types of extinguishing agents used in portable fire extinguishers
   4. Describe the methods by which extinguishers are rated
   5. Identify the safety hazards associated with certain extinguishing agents
   6. Describe the method of determining the proper distribution of portable fire extinguishers
4. Describe the basic components of modern fire detection and signaling systems
   1. List the types of initiating devices that are used in fire detection and signaling systems
   2. Describe the function and operation of manual alarm-initiation devices
   3. Identify different automatic alaram-initiating devices
5. Describe the three most common types of fire pumps
   1. List the types types of pump drivers that are acceptable for use with fire pumps, including their advantages and disadvantages
   2. Describe the operation of a pump controller
   3. Descibe the function of a relief valve on a fire pump
6. Describe the types, components, and operation of standpipes
   1. Describe the different classes of standpipe systems and their intended uses
   2. Describe the function of a fire department connection
   3. Determine water pressure considerations for standpipes in high-rise buildings
   4. Describe the use of pressure-regulating devices
7. Describe the types, components and operation of special extinguising systems
   1. Describe the major distinction between an automatic sprinkler system and a specialized extinguishing system
   2. Describe the hazards for which a wet chemical system is best suited
   3. Name at least four hazard areas for which dry chemical extinguishing systems are well suited
   4. Name at least four hasard areas for which gaseous extinguishing systems are well suited
   5. Describe the most serious safety problem associated with the use of carbon dioxide systems
   6. Describe the typical areas in which foam extinguishing systems are likely to be installed
8. Identify and describe the types, installation, inspection, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems
   1. Name three reasons why sprinkler systems are installed
   2. Identify the three componenents of a sprinkler
   3. Name the two major types of heat-sensitive devices
   4. Name the basic types of sprinkler design and their uses
   5. Discuss the theory and function of early-suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinklers
   6. Describe the function of a check valve
   7. Name the four main types of sprinkler systems
   8. Describe the operating action of a dry-pipe sprinkler
   9. Describe the purpose of a quick-opening device
   10. Describe the way in which a deluge sprinkler system operates
9. Provide the reasons for an unsatisfactory automatic sprinkler systems performance
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the design and construction techniques for specific applications of alarm and fire suppression systems for the following
11. Describe the design, construction and installation of various types of suppression and detection systems

FIR 158 - Fire Officer I

1. Outline the transition to the role of company officer.
   1. Recall and examine the importance of the company officer.
   2. Select facts about the challenges a new company officer will encounter.
   3. Indicate the types of expectations facing a new company officer.
   4. Identify solutions that may need to be attained by a new company officer.
   5. Recall the individuals or groups to which a company officer may be responsible.
   6. Compare the Fire Officer Level I human resources management community relations, administrative duties, inspection and investigation and health and safety duties.
2. Examine leadership and the company officer.
   1. Match leadership terms to their definitions.
   2. Recall information about the leadership trait theory.
   3. Select facts about the behavioral theory of leadership.
   4. Choose correct responses about the principle-centered leadership theory.
   5. Identify characteristics of the basic leadership, situational leadership, social-change, and alpha leadership models.
   6. Select facts about leadership concepts and skills.
   7. Identify various types of power.
   8. Identify personality attributes needed and steps to be taken to achieve command presence.
3. Identify and analyze logic, ethics, and decision-making.
   1. Match to their definitions terms associated with logic.
   2. Identify the four types of reasoning.
   3. Identify types of fallacies.
   4. Identify facts about ethical conduct
   5. Place in correct order the steps for dealing with ethical issues.
   6. Recall the elements of making a decision.
   7. Select correct responses about the steps of the decision-making process.
   8. Identify barriers to decision making.
   9. Identify the questions of the four-way test for ethical decision-making.
4. Analyze the legal responsibilities and liabilities as a company officer
   1. Select facts about the major sources of law and identify the seven classifications.
   2. Match to their definitions legal terms.
   3. Recall various forms of liability.
   4. Select facts about federal and statutory laws of importance to the company officer’s duties.
   5. Identify national consensus standards that relate to emergency activities.
5. Demonstrate interpersonal communications.
   1. Identify the six basic elements of all forms of communication.
   2. Select facts about the five purposes for interpersonal communication
   3. Identify correct responses about words as symbols.
   4. Recall information about the cultural concept of words.
   5. Select facts about the actions that a company officer can take to improve verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
   6. Recall information about the listening process and improving listening skills.
   7. Apply the interpersonal communication model to an emergency and non-emergency situation scenario.
6. Demonstrate interpersonal communications.
   1. Identify elements of the speech communication process.
   2. Distinguish between interpersonal communication and speech communication.
   3. Identify characteristics of effective speakers.
   4. Match to their definitions the three types of formal speeches.
   5. Select facts about the persuasive and informative speech.
   6. Identify facts about various speaking opportunities available to the company officer
   7. Recall information about public relations speeches.
   8. Choose correct responses about the steps of the speech preparation process.
7. Analyze and demonstrate written communications.
   1. Identify common paragraph transitions, parts of an outline, and accepted writing guidelines.
   2. Select facts about writing letters, memos and e-mail messages.
   3. Identify guidelines to follow when writing a press release.
   4. Given a scenario, write a news release over a fire and emergency services event.
   5. Select facts about various types of reports.
   6. Write a report on a specific fire department topic
   7. Select facts about executive summaries, agendas, and minutes.
   8. Identify basic information to be included in a policy or procedure.
   9. Recall information about requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid specifications.
8. Examine the administrative functions of the company officer.
   1. Select facts about the main objectives of the customer service concept.
   2. Identify various information-gathering methods and steps to interpret information.
   3. Apply the customer service concept to a citizen inquiry
   4. Select facts about written policies and procedures.
   5. Recall information about the policy and procedures revision and monitoring process.
   6. Given a scenario, recommend changes to an existing policy or implement a new departmental policy.
   7. Identify various budget systems, types, and revenue sources.
   8. Prepare a budget request for a specific fire service need.
9. Analyze and dissect safety and health issues.
   1. Identify facts about emergency scene casualties and nonemergency workplace casualties.
   2. Identify facts about safety initiatives and resources that focus on ensuring a safe work environment.
   3. Recall various safety policies and procedures.
   4. Distinguish among activities to ensure a safe work environment at the emergency scene, en route to and from the emergency scene, and at facilities.
   5. Select facts about information included in a safety and health program.
   6. Recall information about conducting accident investigations and complete an accident investigation.
   7. Identify facts about collecting data and completing accident report forms.
   8. Select facts about investigating injuries, illnesses, and exposures.
10. Examine organizational structure and the company officer.
    1. Identify purposes of fire protection organizations.
    2. Identify public and private fire and emergency services organizations.
    3. Match to their definitions various types of staffing.
    4. Select facts about the three types of resource allocation.
11. Outline and generalize company-level training.
    1. Distinguish between the two levels of fire and emergency services training.
    2. Recall information about the four-step method of instruction.
    3. Select facts about lesson plans.
    4. Identify various methods of training and training evolutions.
12. Discuss human resources management.
    1. Recall information about company-level planning.
    2. Select facts about issues involving personnel assignments.
    3. Select facts about promotion and retention.
    4. Select correct responses about performance evaluations.
    5. Select correct responses about specific human resources issues a company officer may face.
    6. Respond to scenarios about human resources policies and procedures.
    7. Recall information about discipline as it applies to the company officer.
13. Analyze labor/management relationship.
    1. Identify components of the history of the labor movement in North America.
    2. Recall information about the negotiating process.
    3. Select facts about grievance procedures.
14. Investigate community relations and public fire and life-safety education.
    1. Recall information about community demographics and the diversity of a community.
    2. Respond to scenarios about community needs.
    3. Select facts about the purpose and scope of a public fire and life-safety education program.
    4. Identify different types of public education programs.
    5. Select correct responses regarding the five-step process in creating a public education program.
    6. Deliver a fire and life-safety presentation.
    7. Select facts about dealing with customer concerns, complaints, and inquiries
    8. Respond to scenarios about concerns of citizens.
    9. Select facts about the public information officer (PIO) and media relations.
15. Examine and outline record management.
    1. Identify the steps in the management information system (MIS) process.
    2. Select facts about types of records normally maintained by a fire and emergency services organization.
    3. Recall information about the components of the electronic storage/retrieval system.
    4. Distinguish between private and public records.
16. Highlight and examine pre-incident planning.
    1. Select facts about preincident planning.
    2. Match to their definitions the NFPA 220 types of building construction.
    3. Match to their definitions the International Building Code® (IBC®) types of building construction.
    4. Identify different types of roofs.
    5. Select facts about conducting the preincident survey.
    6. Select facts about fire loading, fire protection and structure ventilation systems.
17. Outline and identify incident scene management practices.
    1. Recall the common characteristics of the National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS-ICS).
    2. Identify facts about incident priorities and incident size-up.
    3. Identify the five steps in the size-up process as developed by Lloyd Layman.
    4. Choose correct facts about the various scene-control methods.
    5. Select true statements concerning traffic control at an emergency scene.
    6. Choose correct facts about crowd control and on-scene occupant services.
    7. Apply the NIMS-ICS model to an emergency incident plan.
    8. Implement an incident action plan (IAP) at an emergency scene
18. Discuss and analyze incident scene operations.
    1. Recall each of the elements of the Layman Decision-Making Model.
    2. Select facts about the application of size-up theory to three specific time periods
    3. Recognize condition indicators that may be present at a structure fire.
    4. Identify facts about operational implementation and modes.
    5. Recall facts about apparatus placement and positioning at structural, high-rise, haz-mat medical, aircraft fire scenes.
    6. Identify the incident termination activities of the Company Officer.
19. Identify post-incident activities.
    1. Define scene security and chain of custody.
    2. Distinguish between an interview and an interrogation.
    3. Place in order the steps of an interview.
    4. Identify characteristics of an incident report.
    5. Identify the common causes of fires.
    6. Select facts about determining the point of origin for various types of fires.
    7. Apply the evaluation process to the fire cause and determination task.
    8. Identify the most common sources of contamination at fire scenes.
    9. Select facts about the elements of a postincident analysis and critique.

FIR 160 - Fire Inspector I

1. Describe the the functions, objectives, and roles of the inspection unit with a fire department.
   1. Explain the code enforcement system and the fire inspector’s role in that system.
   2. Understand the development and adoption process for codes and standards.
   3. Know the differences between prescriptive and performance based codes.
   4. Recognize ethical practices for the code enforcement officer.
   5. Identify the professional development process for code enforcement practitioners. 
2. Understand the relationship between building construction and the inspection process.
   1. Describe the characteristics of the following building materials: masonry, concrete, steel, glass, gypsum board, and wood.
   2. Identify the types of building construction.
   3. List the characteristics of each of the following types of building construction: fire-resistive construction, noncombustible construction, ordinary construction, heavy timber construction, and wood-frame construction.
   4. Describe the function of each of the following building components: foundations, doors, ceilings, roofs, trusses, walls, doors, windows, interior finishes, and door coverings.
3. Understand the different types of occupancies.
   1. Describe how the occupancy classification of a building is determined.
   2. List the fifteen specific occupancy groupings.
   3. Describe the identifying characteristics of one- and two- family dwellings,lodging, hotels and dormitories, apartment buildings, healthcare, day-care, educational, business, industrial, mercantile, storage, assembly, detention, multiple occupancy, and mixed occupancies.
4. Assess fire behavior and its relationship to the inspection process.
   1. Describe the ignition, growth, fully developed, and decay phases of fire process.
   2. Examine the characteristics of a room and contents fire through each of the four phases of fire.
5. Demonstrate the applicable use of the appropriate codes and their relationship to other requirements for the fire inspection process.
   1. Describe the types of fire inspections.
   2. Describe when the fire inspector should begin to inspect a building.
   3. Describe the fire inspection process.
   4. Describe how to verify the proper installation and maintenance of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; kitchen cooking equipment; laundry chutes; elevators; and escalators.
   5. Describe how to verify that a new construction project meets all applicable codes, standards, and polices.
   6. Describe how to verify that a remodeling project meets all applicable codes, standards, and polices.
   7. Describe when and how to cite code violations.
   8. Describe how to investigate a complaint against an occupancy and ensure that the complaint is resolved.
6. Understand the reasons for performing plan checks, the objectives of a proposed plans review program, the impact of such a program, and how the program will enhance current fire prevention programs.
   1. List the reasons why a plan review may be required.
   2. Describe how to evaluate a plan review application.
   3. Describe the types of drawings included in a plan.
   4. Describe how to determine the occupancy of a structure using a set of plans.
   5. Describe how to determine if adequate access for fire apparatus is provided in the plans for a structure.
   6. Describe how to evaluate a building’s fire protection system using a set of plans.
   7. Describe how to evaluate the building’s life safety systems and building services equipment using a set of plans.
7. Determine occupancy classification, construction type:calculate occupant load and, the height and area of a building.
   1. Discuss the importance of calculating the occupant load in determining the egress requirements of the building.
   2. Describe how to ensure that the means of egress meet all applicable codes and standards.
   3. Describe how to ensure that emergency access for an existing site meets all applicable codes and standards.
   4. Describe how to evaluate emergency evacuation plans to ensure they meet all applicable codes and standards.
   5. Describe how to evaluate evacuation drills in various occupancies.
8. Evaluate fire flow and the fire suppression system requirements.
   1. Describe the elements of a plan review of a fire suppression system.
   2. Describe the two types of water distribution systems and the sources of water for a municipal water supply system.
   3. Describe dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants.
   4. Describe the factors to be considered during the design phase of an automatic sprinkler system.
   5. Identify the six types of sprinkler systems.
   6. Identify the three types of standpipes.
   7. Describe how to test the readiness of fire suppression systems.
9. Verify the compliance of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, review sources requiring venting and combustion air, verify the proper location of ?re dampers, and evaluate a stairwell pressurization system.
   1. Describe the components of an electrical system.
   2. Describe the protective practices and equipment of an electrical system.
   3. Describe the common hazards of an electrical system.
   4. Describe how to identify and seek correction of electrical hazards.
   5. Describe the components and operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
   6. Describe the impact of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems on smoke movement throughout a building.
   7. Describe how to identify and seek correction of heating,ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
   8. Analyze proper storage and handling practices.
10. Analyze proper storage and handling practices.
    1. List the classifications of flammable and combustible liquids and gases.
    2. Describe the classifications of hazardous materials and their labeling systems.
    3. Describe how to properly store hazardous materials, including flammable and combustible liquids and gases.
    4. Describe how to ensure that hazardous materials, including flammable and combustible liquids and gases, are stored, handled, and used in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, and policies.
    5. Describe the fire protection systems and equipment that are appropriate for use with hazardous materials, including flammable and combustible liquids and gases.
11. Evaluate the importance of writing reports and record keeping.
    1. Describe the common elements of effective written documentation.
    2. Discuss the barriers that affect written communications.
    3. Describe how field notes, sketches, diagrams, and photographs are used to complete a fire inspection report.
    4. Describe how to properly reference a code or standard.
    5. Describe how to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests.
    6. Describe how to present evidence during a legal proceeding.

FIR 235 - Fire Investigation I

1. Examine the challenges of Fire and Emergency Services Instruction.
   1. Identify obligations of fire and emergency service instructors to students, the organization, the profession and themselves.
   2. List characteristics of effective instructors.
   3. Identify solutions to challenges that instructors must meet.
2. Analyze safety and the training function in during instruction.
   1. Define accident and list places where injuries and fatalities occur.
   2. Identify facts about the instructor’s role in providing a safe training environment and prevention.
   3. Describe the instructor’s role in an accident investigation.
3. Examine legal and ethical considerations.
   1. Identify facts about how legal considerations and liability affect the instructor.
   2. Distinguish among the types of laws.
   3. Identify legal requirements for recordkeeping.
   4. Discuss the basic components of ethics.
4. Analyze and discuss effective interpersonal communications.
   1. Identify facts about the elements of interpersonal communications.
   2. List the purposes of interpersonal communications.
   3. Identify facts about the verbal component of interpersonal communications.
   4. List verbal and nonverbal skills improvement guidelines.
   5. Identify components of the listening process.
5. Examine instructional facilities and props.
   1. Identify infrastructure requirements and mobile training facilities.
   2. List live-fire training area characteristics.
   3. Discuss portable training props.
   4. Identify facts about using acquired structures for live-fire training and responsibilities for using them
6. Outline report writing and record keeping.
   1. List fire and emergency services activities that are documented by reports
   2. Identify general considerations in report writing.
   3. Identify guidelines for report development and writing styles.
   4. List types of training records.
   5. Described steps in the record-keeping systems development process.
7. Examine principles of learning.
   1. Identify characteristics of pedagogy and andragogy.
   2. Identify terms associated with the learning process
   3. Describe the three domains of learning.
   4. Identify the levels of learning in the cognitive and psychomotor domain
   5. List the three basic categories of learning styles.
   6. Explain the cone of learning model.
   7. Identify characteristics of the traditional and mastery approach to teaching.
8. Examine student attributes and behaviors.
   1. Identify how student characteristics affect learning.
   2. Identify characteristics of categories of learning abilities and ways instructors can manage each type.
   3. Identify accurate statements about behavior management.
   4. List example of student-caused disruption behavior.
   5. Discuss methods of dealing with student-caused disruptive behavior.
9. Analyze and identify preparation for instruction.
   1. Define lesson plan and its components.
   2. Distinguish among the steps in the four-step methods of instruction.
   3. Discuss methods of ensuring course continuity.
   4. Identify types of classroom seating arrangements and indoor environments.
10. Examine and discuss instructional delivery.
    1. Discuss types of instructional delivery methods.
    2. List advantages and disadvantages of the lecture format.
    3. List guidelines for using visual aids in an illustrated lecture and demonstration.
    4. Discuss types of technology-based training.
    5. Identify accurate statements about self-directed learning and individualized instruction.
    6. List the characteristics of effective speaker.
    7. Describe the components of an oral presentation.
    8. List advantages of active learning.
    9. Discuss responding to student answers or new questions students may ask.
11. Examine audiovisual technology.
    1. List the guidelines and benefits of using audiovisual training aids.
    2. List purposes of transitions.
    3. Describe a verbal and a nonverbal transition.
    4. Identify facts about non-projected training aids.
    5. Identify accurate statements about front-screen and rear-screen projection devices.
    6. List cleaning guidelines for audiovisual training aid devices
12. Outline and analyze structured exercises, demonstrations, and practical training evolutions.
    1. Identify facts about structured exercises.
    2. Explain the steps in a psycho motor skills demonstration and benefits of practical training.
    3. List types of tasks or situations applicable to practical training evolutions.
    4. Discuss locations used for practical training evolutions.
    5. Describe methods used to control an evolution.
    6. Discuss complex and technical training evolutions.
    7. List guidelines for interior and exterior structural fire training.
    8. Identify accurate statements about instructor preparation when planning practical training evolutions.
13. Outline and examine student progress evaluation and testing.
    1. Explain the purpose of student evaluations and testing.
    2. Define criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests.
    3. Distinguish among prescriptive, formative, and summative.
    4. Identify accurate statements about performance, oral, and written tests.
    5. Identify guidelines for administering written and performance tests.
    6. List guidelines regarding test security.
    7. Identify facts about feedback.

FIR 335 - Fire Instructor I

1. Examine the challenges of Fire and Emergency Services Instruction.
   1. Identify obligations of fire and emergency service instructors to students, the organization, the profession and themselves.
   2. List characteristics of effective instructors.
   3. Identify solutions to challenges that instructors must meet.
2. Analyze safety and the training function in during instruction.
   1. Define accident and list places where injuries and fatalities occur.
   2. Identify facts about the instructor’s role in providing a safe training environment and prevention.
   3. Describe the instructor’s role in an accident investigation.
3. Examine legal and ethical considerations.
   1. Identify facts about how legal considerations and liability affect the instructor.
   2. Distinguish among the types of laws.
   3. Identify legal requirements for recordkeeping.
   4. Discuss the basic components of ethics.
4. Analyze and discuss effective interpersonal communications.
   1. Identify facts about the elements of interpersonal communications.
   2. List the purposes of interpersonal communications.
   3. Identify facts about the verbal component of interpersonal communications.
   4. List verbal and nonverbal skills improvement guidelines.
   5. Identify components of the listening process.
5. Examine instructional facilities and props.
   1. Identify infrastructure requirements and mobile training facilities.
   2. List live-fire training area characteristics.
   3. Discuss portable training props.
   4. Identify facts about using acquired structures for live-fire training and responsibilities for using them
6. Outline report writing and record keeping.
   1. List fire and emergency services activities that are documented by reports
   2. Identify general considerations in report writing.
   3. Identify guidelines for report development and writing styles.
   4. List types of training records.
   5. Described steps in the record-keeping systems development process.
7. Examine principles of learning.
   1. Identify characteristics of pedagogy and andragogy.
   2. Identify terms associated with the learning process
   3. Describe the three domains of learning.
   4. Identify the levels of learning in the cognitive and psychomotor domain
   5. List the three basic categories of learning styles.
   6. Explain the cone of learning model.
   7. Identify characteristics of the traditional and mastery approach to teaching.
8. Examine student attributes and behaviors.
   1. Identify how student characteristics affect learning.
   2. Identify characteristics of categories of learning abilities and ways instructors can manage each type.
   3. Identify accurate statements about behavior management.
   4. List example of student-caused disruption behavior.
   5. Discuss methods of dealing with student-caused disruptive behavior.
9. Analyze and identify preparation for instruction.
   1. Define lesson plan and its components.
   2. Distinguish among the steps in the four-step methods of instruction.
   3. Discuss methods of ensuring course continuity.
   4. Identify types of classroom seating arrangements and indoor environments.
10. Examine and discuss instructional delivery.
    1. Discuss types of instructional delivery methods.
    2. List advantages and disadvantages of the lecture format.
    3. List guidelines for using visual aids in an illustrated lecture and demonstration.
    4. Discuss types of technology-based training.
    5. Identify accurate statements about self-directed learning and individualized instruction.
    6. List the characteristics of effective speaker.
    7. Describe the components of an oral presentation.
    8. List advantages of active learning.
    9. Discuss responding to student answers or new questions students may ask.
11. Examine audiovisual technology.
    1. List the guidelines and benefits of using audiovisual training aids.
    2. List purposes of transitions.
    3. Describe a verbal and a nonverbal transition.
    4. Identify facts about non-projected training aids.
    5. Identify accurate statements about front-screen and rear-screen projection devices.
    6. List cleaning guidelines for audiovisual training aid devices
12. Outline and analyze structured exercises, demonstrations, and practical training evolutions.
    1. Identify facts about structured exercises.
    2. Explain the steps in a psycho motor skills demonstration and benefits of practical training.
    3. List types of tasks or situations applicable to practical training evolutions.
    4. Discuss locations used for practical training evolutions.
    5. Describe methods used to control an evolution.
    6. Discuss complex and technical training evolutions.
    7. List guidelines for interior and exterior structural fire training.
    8. Identify accurate statements about instructor preparation when planning practical training evolutions.
13. Outline and examine student progress evaluation and testing.
    1. Explain the purpose of student evaluations and testing.
    2. Define criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests.
    3. Distinguish among prescriptive, formative, and summative.
    4. Identify accurate statements about performance, oral, and written tests.
    5. Identify guidelines for administering written and performance tests.
    6. List guidelines regarding test
    7. Identify facts about feedback.

FIR 400 - Emergency Safety & Survival

1. Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, and accountability and personal responsibility.
   1. Define Culture.
   2. Discuss the need for culture change in the fire service relating to safety.
   3. Discuss the aspects of a safety culture within fire and emergency services.
   4. Discuss the gaps between a safety culture and the existing culture of emergency services.
   5. List examples of how an organization can use change to its advantage.
   6. Discuss ways to use the successes of other industries as a catalyst for advocating a safety culture within fire and emergency services.
2. Explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety.
   1. Define personal and organizational accountability and list their advantages.
   2. Discuss ways that accountability can affect health and safety within fire and emergency services.
   3. Explain the process of using NFPA 1500 to improve the accountability related to health and safety of an organization.
   4. Discuss implementing the combination of accountability and no-fault management together.
   5. Discuss the need to create health and safety parameters for organizational accountability.
3. Define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision-making.
   1. Define risk management and why it is important component of incident management.
   2. Describe a risk-benefit analysis and its application to emergency services.
   3. Apply the United States Coast Guard’s risk management model to emergency services.
   4. Identify the features of recognition-primed decision making (RPD).
   5. List five safety features of the incident management in the incident action plan.
   6. Describe OSHA?s “two-in, two-out” rule and its effect on rapid intervention.
   7. Identify risk management practices at the strategic, tactical, and task levels.
   8. Explain the components of effective communication from the aviation industry.
4. Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act.
   1. Define what constitutes an unsafe act.
   2. List some examples of energy conversion and how they cause injury.
   3. List some of the perceived problems with using PPE.
   4. List examples for each of the four categories of unsafe acts.
5. Explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personal to stop unsafe acts.
   1. Explain empowerment and how it relates to the fireground.
   2. List examples of using education, engineering, environment, and enforcement to prevent injuries.
   3. Describe the differences between training fires and real fires, and why it’s important to understand them.
   4. Describe ways to address a safety concern with your supervisor.
6. Validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional development inclusive of qualifications, certifications, and re-certification.
   1. Explain national standards for training, qualifications, and certification.
   2. Describe the purpose and advantages of credentialing for emergency responders.
   3. Identify ways to use cognitive learning skills and apply them to an effective psychomotor lesson plan.
   4. Explain the advantages of the professional qualification standards with regard to safety.
   5. List the components of a job performance requirement.
   6. Describe some of the differences in training requirements between volunteer and career firefighters, as well as state to state and the effects on safety.
   7. Describe how methods of training should be adjusted for various risk scenarios you may encounter.
7. Defend the need for annual medial evaluation and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers.
   1. Discuss what national medical and physical fitness standards are and the relevance to fire and emergency services.
   2. Explain why improving the health, wellness, and fitness of emergency responders is important.
   3. List the reasons heat dissipation is difficult for firefighters.
   4. Explain maximum heart rate and the influence that emergency responses have on it.
   5. Describe the importance of a responder?s ability to use oxygen.
   6. List the components of a firefighter?s criterion task test, such as CPAT.
   7. Describe the difference between wellness and fit-for-duty.
   8. Identify the NFPA standards developed for medical and fitness application.
   9. Explain the application of maintenance versus repairs when discussing health.
8. Explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems.
   1. Explain what a data collection system is and how it relates to the 16 initiatives.
   2. Explain how research and development could be used by emergency services to add another element of safety.
   3. Describe some ways research can benefit risk management.
   4. List some of the dangers of implementing changes without research.
   5. Explain the uses of statistical data from incident reports and the importance of accuracy.
   6. Discuss the differences between qualitative and quantitative data.
   7. Identify the effective components of hypothesis, and how it can be used in research.
   8. Discuss the unique problem of “exposure” as related to injury and LODD data.
   9. Explain how data collection, analysis, and utilization are used in conjunction with each other.
9. Illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival.
   1. Describe how technology can produce higher levels of health and safety.
   2. Describe some safety improvements that have evolved since the introduction of newer technologies in the fire service.
   3. Explain the problems that can arise by over relying on technology.
   4. Discuss the use of technology in improving the medical monitoring of personnel.
   5. List the ways technology can be adopted from other industries to reduce injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes.
   6. Explain the theory of using time, distance, and shielding to prevent injuries.
   7. Discuss the design aspects of simulators that are necessary to improve training systems.
   8. Describe the application of robotics to improve safety.
10. Explain the importance if investigating all near misses injuries and fatalities.
    1. Explain the reasons for thoroughly investigating firefighter fatalities, injuries, and near-misses.
    2. List the two reasons for thorough investigation.
    3. Describe the causes for injuries and explain how it affects events that have already occurred.
    4. Explain the advantages of indemnity in the near-miss reporting process.
    5. Explain the disadvantages of voluntary reporting as it applies to near-miss reporting.
    6. Describe the process of near-miss reporting, and the information needed.
    7. List the five leverage points that can be used when implementing a safety system.
    8. Explain how sharing information can reduce future injuries and LODDs.
11. Describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives.
    1. Explain the importance of safe practices as an eligibility requirement for obtaining a grant.
    2. List the advantages of using community organization for finding opportunities.
    3. Name some of the companies that support the fire service on the national level.
    4. Explain the benefits gained by using research and education grants to firefighter safety.
    5. Describe how a program seed grant can benefit for volunteer recruitment.
    6. Illustrate the importance of compiling a list of FLSI 16- registered organizations.
    7. Explain the relationship between developing effective grant requests and grant priorities.
    8. Explain the influence of an effective grant narrative in being awarded a grant.
12. Formulate an awareness of how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries, and deaths.
    1. Define a standards developing organization (SDO) and how it can affect safety.
    2. Explain the importance of terminology in policies and procedures.
    3. Differentiate between standard operating procedures (SOP) and standard operating guideline. SOG).
    4. List seven components of an effective procedure or guideline
    5. Explain the differences among the three series of procedures.
    6. Discuss the assembling, modeling, and adoption of procedures.
    7. Explain how safety would be improved with national standards
13. Explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes.
    1. Explain the difference between terrorism and other violent events such as riots.
    2. Describe the similarities between standard procedures developed by journalists in dangerous areas and procedures that can be developed for emergency services.
    3. Explain the importance of establishing better training to be prepared for violent incidents.
    4. List specific types of violent incidents that should have national standards.
    5. List the reasons fire and EMS uniforms should be professional yet unique.
    6. Explain the benefits if using Level II staging for violent events.
    7. Describe a situation in which “staging for a safe scene” is not an opinion.
    8. Describe how to best prepare for violent incidents.
14. Recognize the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel, their families, as well as, identify access to local resources and services.
    1. Compare the effects of physical and psychological stresses of a critical incident on health and well-being of responders.
    2. Explain the myths of relying on alcohol or drugs to cure depression.
    3. List the differences between critical incident stress am post-traumatic stress disorder.
    4. Compare the components of an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting and a critical incident debriefing.
    5. Define psychotherapy and how it is normally applied to fire and emergency services.
    6. Explain the differences between demobilizing, defusing, and debriefing in critical incident stress management.
    7. List some of the ways individual therapy is offered to emergency responders.
    8. Explain the features of an effective chaplaincy program.
    9. Describe how technology influences confidentiality for psychological support.
15. Describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs.
    1. Discuss why public education must receive more resources in order to be championed as a critical fire and life safety program.
    2. Discuss the difference between prevention and preparation.
    3. Describe the advantage of using local statics to develop a fire and life safety program to address a need.
    4. Describe what resources are available for public education in relation to fire and life safety.
    5. Explain the purpose of using an action plan to ensure safety during equipment demonstrations.
    6. List the components of NFPA’s Champion Model and how they can be applied to project management while building major programs.
    7. Describe the link between fire and life safety education and firefighter safety.
16. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement.
    1. Discuss the importance of code enforcement and home fire sprinklers.
    2. Cite some examples of how NFPA 13D makes it easy to comply with.
    3. Discuss some of the arguments against residential sprinklers.
    4. Explain how fire and life safety education can promote the message and importance of residential fire sprinklers.
    5. Discuss the advantages of partial systems in addressing immediate safety concerns.
17. Explain the importance of safety in design of apparatus and equipment.
    1. Discuss why safety should be a primary consideration in the design of apparatus and equipment.
    2. List some of the groups responsible for originating safety.
    3. Describe how manufactures can improve safety thus better serving the fire service.
    4. Discuss the advantages of creating a fire-based safety invention clearinghouse.
    5. Compare the level of safety when designed into equipment versus safety that is retrofitted into it.
    6. Explain how a cost-benefit analysis can justify investing in safety techniques.
18. Explain the safe use of various exercise equipment and techniques.
    1. Examine the use of exercise equipment and techniques.
    2. Describe the purpose of each exercise.