Emergency Services Technology
Business & Technology
Degree awarded: Associate in Applied Science;
Specialized Diploma conferred
Program Narrative
In the emergency services professions, masterful skills and attention to detail aren't just job assets: they save lives.
NCC's Emergency Services Technology program trains you to carry out safely and effectively the difficult and dangerous duties of saving lives and property. The program is primarily designed for recent high school graduates who are interested in emergency services, and those who are already serving with an Emergency Response agency and want to enhance their skills.
Program 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 evening classes on a part-time basis.
Emergency Services Specialist
Specialized Diplomas conferred
Program Narrative
The demand for well-trained people in the emergency services field is ongoing and the employment outlook is very good. NCC's Emergency Services Specialist diploma program was created to respond to the workforce needs of our region and is unique in Northampton County.
The program provides an opportunity for anyone wanting to enter or advance quickly in this challenging career field. The program is an excellent option for people currently employed as emergency service personnel who want additional training and education for professional advancement or for personal growth in the profession.
Program Features
If you are interested in a fast-track option, our Emergency Services Specialist program provides an alternative level of achievement in a shorter period of time compared to our associate's degree program. The curriculum includes five required courses (16 credits) and nine credits of EMGS elective courses allowing you to tailor the program to your individual goals and interests. Electives include firefighting courses, rescue courses, Emergency Medical Technician courses, and management courses.
After you've completed the specialized diploma, you may choose to continue your studies. In this case, you can apply all of your specialized diploma courses toward an associate degree program or transfer your credits to another institution. All of the courses in the specialized diploma curriculum are offered as part of the current degree program.
The program can be completed on a part-time schedule.
Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Utilize skills to develop decision making and problem solving abilities in an emergency situation.
- Function safely and effectively as a member of an emergency services team.
- Develop a management approach in the various segments of emergency services, Public Safety (Fire/Emergency Medical), and the Private Sector (Industry).
- Develop standard operating procedures for emergency operations.
- Develop a pre-plan for fire and hazardous materials emergencies.
- Develop a fire prevention program aimed at a particular target audience.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| First Semester | ||
| EMGS 104 | Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response |
5
|
| EMGS___ | Program Elective + |
3
|
| ENGL 101C | English I |
3
|
| MATH 103 | Applications in Mathematics |
3
|
| ------------ | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
17
|
||
| Second Semester | ||
| CMTH 102 | Speech Communication |
3
|
| EMGS 151 | Fire Prevention |
3
|
| EMGS___ | Program Elective + |
3
|
| ENGL 151 | English II |
3
|
| ------------ | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Third Semester | ||
| CISC 101 | Introduction to Computers |
3
|
| EMGS 221 | Emergency Service Management |
3
|
| EMGS 231 | Emergency Service Law |
3
|
| ------------ | General Education Elective |
3
|
| ------------ | Elective |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| EMGS 201 | Hazardous Materials |
3
|
| EMGS___ | Program Electives + |
9
|
| ------------ | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Total Credits |
62
|
+ Program electives are restricted to courses with an EMGS prefix.
- For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved courses in each of the following categories: Arts & Humanities (AH); Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT); Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB); Science (SCI) - PHYS 152 is recommended.
- One course should be designated as Diversity (D).
- One General Education Elective must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.
Emergency Services Specialist,
Specialized Diploma
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| EMGS 104 | Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response |
5
|
| EMGS 151 | Fire Prevention |
3
|
| EMGS 221 | Emergency Services Management |
3
|
| EMGS 231 | Emergency Services Law |
3
|
| EMGS 201 | Hazardous Materials |
3
|
| EMGS___ | Program Electives + |
9
|
| Total Credits |
26
|
+ Program electives are restricted to courses with an EMGS prefix. Emergency Services Technology
Emergency Medical Technician,
Specialized Diploma
Allied Health and Sciences
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| EMGS 115 | Emergency Medical Technician |
6
|
| Total Credits |
6
|
Career Potential: Emergency Services Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter
NCC students have transferred to: Holy Family College, Franklin University