Overview
Narrative
In the emergency services professions, masterful skills and attention to detail are essential elements that lead to successful outcomes.
NCC's Emergency Services Technology program provides the education and training you will need to safely and effectively perform the difficult and dangerous duties of saving lives and property. The increasing demand for emergency responders is being driven by the escalating needs of the various communities being served. NCC's Emergency Services Degree is intended to prepare responders to meet those needs. This revised degree contains three concept electives that will allow students to choose between fire, emergency medical, or security technologies. In essence, specific discipline focus based on individual interest is determined by the student.
The program takes into account the logistical challenges of incumbent responders seeking to enhance their skills while additionally meeting the needs of recent high school graduates who are interested in the emergency services. The various experience levels of students in the same class provides for a unique dimension to learning. A number of courses are offered in distance learning formats to accommodate student scheduling challenges. Introduction of eight weeklong semesters will also allow students the ability to manage their time commitments.
Please Note: Students are required to supply their own NFPA compliant turn-out-gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Features
A number of program electives are available to allow you to select and focus on your area of personal interest. You will learn the professional techniques you need to meet the challenges in your specific area. In addition, you will take courses in general education to help give you a broader understanding of the type of work for which you are preparing. To help students and graduates stay up to date, we will announce through the program special "brush-up" and recertification seminars in EMT, CPR, and other related offerings.
Enrollment in the EMT program is limited and priority will be given to students who are affiliated with a state-recognized Emergency Services program. You can enter this program any given semester and can complete it within four years by attending distance learning classes on a part-time basis. Except for hands-on portions of the program, this program is offered on our virtual campus where there are no scheduled course meetings and requires online, independent work.
Career Potential: Security Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, Homeland Security, Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Management Specialist, Emergency Management Coordinator