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FIRE 2211 - Fire Protection Fluids I
Prerequisite: FIRE 2200 or consent of the department. This course presents students with the application of hydraulics calculation in the design of water-based fire protection systems. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of fluids and fluid movement. Static and dynamic fluid problems, with an emphasis on fire protection systems, will be studied. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2213 - Introduction to Fire Inspection and Plans Examination
This course introduces students to the competencies related to fire inspections and plan examination of new and existing occupancies. Students are provided with an overview of building construction and occupancy classifications, fire detection and suppression systems, electrical and HVAC hazards, hazardous materials handling and storage, and inspection procedures and skills such as reporting writing and record keeping. Students are provided with the basics in plan review and field verifications. Fire Inspection competencies will be based on NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2215 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration
Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 . This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2225 - Egress and Life Safety Analysis
Prerequisite: FIRE 2200 or consent of the department. An introduction to the fundamentals of egress, evacuation modeling, human behavior in fires, Life Safety Code, fire toxicology, and tenability analyses.
3 credits.
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FIRE 2230 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine I
Prerequisite: BIOL 1121 . This course is the first of two which will provide an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The course presents all human systems: respiratory, cardiac, skeletal, muscular, digestive, sensory, nervous, reproductive, excretory, integumentary, immune, and endocrine. The cell, fluids and electrolytes and acid/base balancing will be an integral foundation of this module. Pathosphysiology as related to Emergency Medical Services will be referenced for each system but not discussed in detail. There will be on-line preparation for the anatomy lab sessions. Video tapes and human cadaver lab will be utilized. Open only to paramedic majors. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 4 credits.
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FIRE 2231 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine II
Prerequisites: FIRE 1175 and FIRE 2275 , FIRE 2230 or BIOL 2230 . This course is the second of two which will provide an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The course presents all human systems: respiratory, cardiac, skeletal, muscular, digestive, sensory, nervous, reproductive, excretory, integumentary, immune, and endocrine. The cell, fluids and electrolytes and acid/base balancing will be an integral foundation of this module. Pathosphysiology as related to Emergency Medical Services will be referenced for each system but not discussed in detail. There will be on-line preparation for the anatomy lab sessions. Video tapes and human cadaver lab will be utilized. Open only to paramedic majors. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 4 credits.
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FIRE 2234 - Patient Examination for Emergency Medical Services
Prerequisite: FIRE 2230 or BIOL 2230 . This course introduces the gathering and organizing of information so a paramedic can make an accurate working filed diagnosis. Subjects include gathering patient history with cultural sensitivity, physical examination techniques and the instruments used, review of normal physical findings by body system, emergent patient assessment, and organizing and communicating the information gathered. Critical thinking skills of patient assessment are introduced. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2235 - Introduction to Paramedicine
Prerequisite: FIRE 2275 . This is the introduction to the roles and responsibilities of paramedics and their place in the emergency medical services system. This section will include ethical aspects of emergency care and out-of-hospital care, safety and risk in EMS, legal aspects of providing care, cultural differences in patient groups, emergency medical service systems, and medical direction and communications. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2236 - Pharmacology for Emergency Medical Services
Prerequisite: FIRE 2230 or BIOL 2230 . This course is designed to lay the groundwork for drug administration to patients. The students are introduced to drug pharmacokinetics including absorption, distribution, biotransformation, excretion, elimination, tolerance, and dependence. The basics of pharmacology will also be covered in this module. Students practice medication administration via oral, parenteral, and inhaled routs in the lab. This includes practicing IV and other access routes in class and then in clinical experience. Dosage calculations are practiced in class, independently, and on an ongoing basis throughout the other modules. While an overview of major drug groups is included, the specific drugs used in the pre-hospital setting will be covered in their respective modules. The clinical portion will include time in the pharmacy or paired with the Emergency Ward pharmacist, starting IVs and administering medications in the hospitals. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2237 - Prehospital Trauma Care
Prerequisite: FIRE 2234 . This course covers both life-threatening and minor pre-hospital trauma care. It will include advanced provider certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PhTLS). The PHTLS provider certification will be integrated with current advanced trauma management for all major body systems with extensive coverage of multi-systems and musculoskeletal trauma. NHSHP presents the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course as developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in cooperation with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. The clinical portion will include time in the Emergency Department and with the Trauma Team. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2238 - Medical and Geriatric Emergency Medical Services
Prerequisite: FIRE 2234 . This course includes identification, pathophysiology, and management of respiratory emergencies, endocrine emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, alcoholism, acute abdomen, and genitourinary problems. The aging process and medical emergencies of the geriatric patient will be discussed. The Geriatric Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) course of the American Geriatrics Society in cooperation with the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators will be included with resulting certification. NHSHP also presents the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course, as developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in cooperation with the National Association of EMS Physicians. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program.
3 credits.
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FIRE 2239 - Paramedicine Clinical I
Prerequisites: FIRE 2234 , FIRE 2235 , FIRE 2236 . Clinical rotations are completed at area hospitals for Clinical I in the areas of pharmacology, anesthesiology, and the emergency room. Each student is provided a field internship and clinical handbook that defines the requirements of the clinical experience.
2 credits.
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FIRE 2240 - Injury and Illness Prevention in the Community
This course is for students interested in the field of EMS injury prevention and public health. The focus of the course will be a global overview of EMS injury prevention for EMS personnel and the community. Additionally, the course will enhance the student's understanding of the role of public health and EMS. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2241 - Introduction to Emergency Management
This course provides the student with an introduction to the emergency management profession. The course begins with the history of the field, changes that have occurred in emergency management, current emergency management applications and what the future of the field might be. The course will present basic information on the need for emergency planning and the models available to help a community or business develop an emergency plan. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2242 - Hazard Risk Management
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the different processes and actions required of a community or entity wishing to reduce or otherwise manage their vulnerability and risk. The student will gain an understanding of the influence and effect of risk perception; analyzing and assessing hazard risk; communicating risk; understanding, assessing, and acting on risk mitigation options; and assessing the overall risk management process. Students will look at the domestic and international experience, and draw lessons learned and best practices from both. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2251 - Management of Emergency Medical Services
Prerequisite: FIRE 1141 . This course is for students interested in the practice and principles of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems management and the processes that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an EMS organization. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics that include government structure, strategic planning, injury prevention, risk management and safety, customer service, human resources management, financial management, fleet management, career development, quality management, data collection and research, labor relations, and special operations. 3 credits.
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FIRE 2275 - Emergency Medical Technician II
Prerequisite: FIRE 1175 . This course builds on the Emergency Medical Technician I coursework as it prepares an individual in all phases of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) care with the focus on general emergency care, patient assessment, handling, and transport as related to traumatic injuries for pediatric and adult patients, orthopedic injuries, in-depth ambulance and hospital processes, and unique issues associated with obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patient care. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3301 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 or FIRE 2200 . This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. The program will also show those who may design buildings the concerns related to both fire occurrence and the fire service safety. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3302 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
Prerequisite: FIRE 2201 . An in-depth study of the chemical and physical properties of a wide variety of hazardous materials to enable the student to establish the safety measures in a hazardous chemical environment. Basic properties of hazardous materials and appropriate handling methods. Explanation of chemical reactions, toxicity, oxidation, characteristics of explosives, plastics, resins, and fibers. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3303 - Process and Transportation Hazards
Prerequisite: FIRE 2201 or consent of the department chair. This course provides an overview of the types and properties of hazardous materials as well as their modes and method of transportation, storage, and use. Types and hazards of various containers used to ship and store hazardous materials will be discussed as well as methods used to identify and classify the materials. Laws and standards affecting planning and response in communities will also be discussed. The course will be presented based upon the eight-step process for dealing with hazardous material incidents. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3304 - Fire Protection Systems
Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 or FIRE 2200 . This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, portable fire extinguishers, and the associated NFPA standards.
3 credits.
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FIRE 3307 - Municipal Fire Administration
Prerequisites: FIRE 1102 , FIRE 2207 . This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. The course demonstrates the importance of the following skills necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central part of the course focuses on how the leadership of a fire and emergency services department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the department's mission. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3308 - Industrial Fire Protection I
Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 or co-requisite: FIRE 2200 . Examines fire hazards and potential fire causes in business and industry. Provides an exploration of management and organizational principles with emphasis on industrial fire protection equipment, fire brigades, loss control programs, life safety, and safety regulations dealing with industry. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3309 - Industrial Fire Protection II
Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 or consent of the instructor. Examination of industrial risk used in industry and process safety management. Fire hazard evaluation techniques will be discussed untilizing quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods. Risk assessments are incorporated using event likelihood, system reliability, and human error. These will be used to make cost/effective decisions regarding personnel safety, continuity of operations, and property protection in industrial occupancies. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3311 - Fire Protection Fluids II
Prerequisite: FIRE 2211 . Co-requisite: FIRE 3312 . Application of the principles of hydraulics to the design phase of any automatic fire suppression system. Application of the current codes and standards with respect to the selection, design, and installation of such systems. The fundamentals of hydraulically calculated automatic fire suppression systems are the focus of the course. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3312 - Lab FIRE 3311
Co-requisite: FIRE 3311 . This course supplements FIRE 3311 - Fire Protection Fluids II by providing a more in-depth study of the hydraulic principles used in designing water-based fire suppression systems. The process of designing and reviewing hydraulic-designed automatic sprinkler systems, including the use of computer programs for these purposes. Hands-on testing of fire protection water supplies. 1 credits.
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FIRE 3313 - Fire Investigation II
Prerequisite: FIRE 2204 . This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and courtroom testimony. An advanced course geared toward personnel who have or may have statutory responsibility for fire investigation in the public sector and for private sector persons who conduct or may conduct investigations for insurance companies or litigation purposes. Proper techniques for investigation of fires and explosions will be studies in depth along with the appropriate standards. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3314 - Lab FIRE 3313
Co-requisite: FIRE 3313 . Experiments and practical experience in fire investigation with an emphasis on proper investigative techniques. 1 credits.
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FIRE 3316 - Personnel Management for the Fire Service
This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3325 - Fire and Life Safety Codes
Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 or FIRE 2200 . The study of current fire and life safety codes as they relate to the prevention and control of structural fires. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3331 - Cardiology I
Prerequisite: FIRE 2231 or BIOL 2231 . This first course of the three-semester cardiology series provides a review of cardiac anatomy and physiology and the autonomic nervous system. Also reviewed are the lymphatic system, vasculature, hemopoetics, hemodynamics, mechanical and electrical physiology. Building on this deeper understanding of the body, the major emphasis of the semester is cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation including leads, I, II, III, MCL, and MCL6. Assessment of the cardiac patient including heart and breath sounds with clinical time spent doing assessments in the cardiac unit of the hospital. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3332 - Cardiology II
Prerequisites: FIRE 2236 , FIRE 3331 . The second course in the Cardiology series focuses on resuscitation and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course. This course teaches all of the "optional" sections and gives students sufficient time to understand the foundation and concepts behind ACLS instead of just using algorithms as "recipes" for various cardiac problems. This course looks at the whys and hows of ACLS protocols: cardiac monitoring, rhythm recognition, chemical therapy (IV cannulation and medications), and electrical (transthoracic pacing, cardioversion, defibrillation) interventions and airway management (oxygen therapy and intubation), culminating in understanding the concepts in overall management of the patient in severe cardiac distress. This module also provides ample time for practicing "megacodes." Upon successful completion of Cardiology I and II, students are certified as ACLS providers. The clinical portion of this program will be in the Intensive or Critical Care Units. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3333 - Cardiology III
Prerequisite: FIRE 3332 . The third course of the Cardiology series centers on advanced techniques: obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKGs. This course also covers invasive cardiac monitoring (wedge pressures and arterial lines) for use in inter-facility transfers. New concepts in AV and fascicular blocks will be discussed and all pertinent advanced pharmacology will be covered. Clinical time will be spent in the Intensive or Critical Care Units. Upon completion of the Cardiology series, students are eligible for Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor certification. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3334 - Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies for Paramedics
Prerequisite: FIRE 2234 . This module discusses the various kinds of psychological problems the paramedic might encounter. Emphasis is placed on crisis-induced states that the paramedic will confront when dealing with emergency situations. Critical incident stress and effective handling of provider stress will be discussed. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of various psychoses and neuroses and will learn how to differentiate between psychiatric and organic causes of behavioral change. Procedures and techniques for handling psychiatric emergencies are included. The clinical portion includes time in a psychiatric facility and the psychiatric crisis unit of the emergency department. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3335 - Toxicology for Paramedics
Prerequisite: FIRE 2236 . This course covers pre-hospital care of the poisoned patient. Building on your foundation of pharmacology, we will examine overdoses and side effects of drugs and drug overdoses. Assessment by recognizing toxidromes will be central. Rational use of antidotes and field treatment of the poisoned patient will be a principal focus of this course. Inhalation, injected, ingested, and contracted poisons will be discussed. The clinical portion of this module includes time in Poison Control Center. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3336 - Art of Paramedicine
Prerequisites: FIRE 3332 , FIRE 3334 , FIRE 3335 . This course will synthesize all of the previous paramedic education and focus on the non-medical aspects necessary to be a successful "top-gun" paramedic in the 21st century. It addresses techniques and principles necessary for effective leadership and the art form of getting along with people in many EMS situations, including Paramedic Intercept situations. Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Management techniques will be presented in a format that will identify factors affecting performance, prevention, and the role of leadership and management in creating systems that ensure success. It will also discuss where EMS has been and where it is going and how expanded scopes of practice might affect the paramedic. Operational suspects of field EMS: for Mass gatherings, EMS for Special Populations, and "Street Sense," including crime scenes for the EMS provider will also be covered. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3337 - Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies for Paramedics
Prerequisite: FIRE 2234 . This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive system and the assessment of a woman with a suspected OB/GYN disorder. This module includes management of emergencies of the female reproductive system, the management of an expectant mother, normal delivery procedures, and the care and transportation of a mother and newborn. Abnormal deliveries such as multiple births, premature birth, breech birth, and prolapsed umbilical cord are discussed. In addition, complications of labor and delivery including postpartum hemorrhage, ruptured uterus, inverted uterus, and eclampsia are covered. Infant resuscitation including IV techniques, intraosseous infusions, and tracheal intubations is reviewed. The clinical portion includes time in the Labor and Delivery department. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3338 - Pediatric Emergencies for Paramedics
Prerequisite: FIRE 2234 . Exploring the unique aspects of dealing with and assessing pediatric patients, this course emphasizes growth and development issues. This course concentrates on the appropriate means of communicating with, assessing, and treating the pediatric patient in various stages of development. It also includes the pathophysiology and management of problems that are primarily seen in pediatric patients including asthma, bronchiololitis, croup, epiglottis, sudden infant death syndrome, and seizures. Students will gain a general understanding of children with special needs and "high technology" children. The issues of abuse and pediatric trauma are also covered. In addition, the module discusses the role of the paramedic in a system that provides neonatal transport. The specific skills included are pediatric resuscitation, IV techniques, intraosseous infusions, tracheal intubation, and surgical airways in the child patient. Upon successful completion of this module, students are certified in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and PEPP (Pediatric Emergencies for the Prehospital Professional). The clinical portion includes time in pediatric care areas including the pediatric emergency room. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3340 - Finance of Emergency Medical Services Systems
Prerequisite: FIRE 2251 . This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the practice and principles of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems finance and budget and the processes that contribute to assets and liabilities of an EMS system. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics that include, but are not limited to, budgeting, auditing, billing, risk financing, and internal auditing. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3341 - Hazard Mapping and Modeling
This class will cover the three major classes of hazards: natural, technological, and intentional. The course will encompass the big picture of disasters in the world and encourage elicitations from students while exploring the Universe of Hazards diagrams. Course work will compare and contrast varying definitions for natural hazards with key terms and basic concepts such as natural disasters, risk, vulnerability, resilience, and adjustment. The model hazard management mapping will be presented and will challenge students to identify within the model the four stages of emergency or disaster management: mitigation, preparedness planning, response, and recovery. A timeline of the effects of legislation on the historic evolution of hazard mapping and modeling will be reviewed. 3 credits.
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FIRE 3350 - Paramedicine Clinical II
Prerequisite: FIRE 2239 . Clinical rotations are completed at area hospitals for Clinical II in the areas of cardiac, trauma and respiratory. Each student is provided a field internship and clinical handbook that defines the requirements of the clinical experience. 2 credits.
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FIRE 3355 - Paramedicine Clinical III
Prerequisite: FIRE 3350 . Clinical rotations are completed at area hospitals for Clinical III in the areas of psychiatry, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and poison control. Each student is provided a field internship and clinical handbook that defines the requirements of the clinical experience. 2 credits.
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FIRE 4404 - Special Hazards Control
Prerequisite: FIRE 3304 or consent of the instructor. Types of industrial processes requiring special fire protection treatment such as heating equipment, flammable liquids, gases, and dusts. Emphasis on fundamental theories involved, inspection methods, determination of relative hazard, application of codes and standards, and economics of installed protection systems. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4405 - Emergency Incident Management
Prerequisite: FIRE 1106 . A study of the effective organization and management of emergency resources at various fire and large-scale emergency incidents. Includes a review of national standards and federal regulations impacting emergency incident management. Case studies of actual and theoretical incidents will be used to reinforce command and control concepts. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4408 - Fire Protection Law
This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4409 - Arson for Profit
Prerequisites: FIRE 3313 , FIRE 3314 . An overview of the financial techniques needed to investigate arson-for-profit fires with emphasis on sources of information, identification, and analysis of financial documents. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4415 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management
Prerequisite: FIRE 2207 . This course examines the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies for leading a fire prevention organization. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4425 - Fire Protection Plan Review
Prerequisites: FIRE 3301 , FIRE 3304 , FIRE 3311 , FIRE 3312 , EASC 1109 . The technical and hands-on practical experience necessary to complete a review of plans, specifications, and shop drawings for fire/life safety systems. Systems and topics include, but are not limited to, construction; fire resistance rated assemblies; means of egress; occupancy classification; emergency systems; fire detection, alarm, and communication systems; automatic and manual extinguishing systems; and HVAC systems. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4430 - Fire Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Prerequisites: FIRE 2200 , EASC 2224 . Quantitative understanding of fire behavior and fire dynamics in an enclosure. The essentials of fire growth, fire spread, heat transfer, products of combustion, and smoke generation and movement is emphasized. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4432 - Environmental Emergencies for Paramedics
Prerequisite: FIRE 2234 . This course focuses on basic and advanced interventions in the treatment of patients injured as a direct result of environmental influences. Included are the pathophysiology, symptomatology, and treatment of cold injuries (hypothermia, frostbite), heat injuries (heat exhaustion, heat stroke), near-drowning, barotraumas, altitude, lightning injuries, contact (plant) dermatitis and animal bites and stings. Also included is care of the team in expended operating and off-road or wilderness rescue. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4443 - Legal, Political, and Regulatory Environment of Emergency Medical Services
Prerequisite: FIRE 2241 . This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in the field of legal, political, and regulatory environment of emergency medical services (EMS). This course introduces the EMS professional to the legal aspects of EMS. Students explore issues in malpractice, consent and refusal of treatment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employment issues, and risk management. EMS students gain insights into the legal liabilities in EMS. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4444 - Emergency Medical Services Risk Management and Safety
Prerequisite: FIRE 2251 . This course introduces the student to the risk management principles of an EMS agency. Emphasis is on safety from the perspective of the field provider. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4445 - Management of Emergency Medical Services Transportation
Prerequisite: FIRE 2251 . This course provides the student with thorough understanding of the issues and management principles of transport services. It includes an analysis of the economic, geographic, temporal, and clinical characteristics of ambulance demand, the key processes for providing transport services, and an evaluation of industry best practices. The course will look at both the private and public transport models and impact on the community of each. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4447 - Instructor Capstone Seminar
Prerequisites: FIRE 2237 , FIRE 3332 , FIRE 3333 , FIRE 3338 or the following certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), and American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS). This course prepares the student for the final phase of EMS Instruction. The student is prepared as an instructor to deliver advanced educational programs in the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS), Heartsaver, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The program also includes preparation to instruct in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) to national standards. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4460 - Fire Hazard and Risk Analysis
Prerequisites: FIRE 2225 , FIRE 3301 , FIRE 3304 , EASC 2232 . The application of systems analysis, probability, engineering economy, and risk management techniques to the fire problem. The basic principles of fire growth and spread in a building. Time lines will be established from the time of ignition to that of extinguishment. Various methods of modifying the time line.
3 credits.
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FIRE 4475 - Paramedicine Internship
Prerequisite: FIRE 3355 . Students rotate through various sponsored paramedic level provider services. The Paramedic Field instructor (PFI), chosen from the ranks of the sponsored EMS providers through a competitive selection process that recognizes the most competent and motivated paramedic professionals, provides field training. Since the Field Internship is part of the education process, students are assigned one-on-one to ride with a PFI. The PFIs are all highly knowledgeable and motivated EMS providers and educators who take a personal interest in the quality of education that the student receives. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4496 - Applications of Fire Research
This course examines the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related topics. The course also provides a framework for conducting and evaluating independent research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life-safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research, and new trends in fire-related research. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4497 - Research Project
Designed to allow fire science majors to research a topic of special interest to the individual student. Development of a student project and a written report in a specific area of fire science, with faculty supervision. Grade awarded upon completion of the project. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4498 - Research Project I
Designed to allow fire science majors to research a topic of special interest to the individual student. Development of a student project and a written report in a specific area of fire science, with faculty supervision. Grade awarded upon completion of the project. 1 credits.
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FIRE 4499 - Research Project II
Designed to allow fire science majors to research a topic of special interest to the individual student. Development of a student project and a written report in a specific area of fire science, with faculty supervision. Grade awarded upon completion of the project. 2 credits.
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FIRE 4500 - Special Topics
Selected topics in fire science on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4501 - Internship
Prerequisite: consent of the director of the fire science program. The purpose of the fire science internship is to provide the student with real-life work experience. The student will be placed with an agency, the sponsor, who agrees to provide a meaningful work experience for the intern. The intern is required to spend a minimum of 128 hours with the sponsor and prepare a paper outlining the experience. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4510 - Senior Seminar
This course will integrate current and developing knowledge of the behavior of fire with the problems presented by today's building construction, building materials, and building codes. This course will use the seminar format with full student participation. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4593 - Honors Thesis: Fire Science
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3 credits.
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FIRE 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of the director of the fire science program. The independent study is designed to allow the fire science major to complete a fire science course that is not being offered or that the student is otherwise unable to complete in the traditional manner. This self-study opportunity will be allowed only with permission of the director of fire science after determining that the student has sufficient background in the subject to complete the material in a satisfactory manner. 3 credits.
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FORS 2204 - Forensic Photography with Laboratory
Introduction to basic techniques, material, and other aspects of crime scene photographs. Theory and practice of photographic image formation and recordings. Laboratory exercises with emphasis on homicide, sex offenses, arson, and accident photograph techniques. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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FORS 2215 - Introduction to Forensic Science
No working knowledge of science is required. Topics include the recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, chemicals, narcotics, blood, semen, glass, soil, fingerprints, documents, firearms, and tool marks. 3 credits.
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FORS 2216 - Introduction to Forensic Science I
This course presents an overview of the major disciplines that comprise the broader field of forensic science. Although it is primarily an introductory-level course, it is designed for students intending to major in forensic science. As such it will not only introduce the various disciplines found in modern forensic laboratories, but start to cover the science behind the examination techniques used in these disciplines. It is expected that students will have some knowledge of biology and chemistry. 3 credits.
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FORS 2217 - Introduction to Forensic Science II
Prerequisite: FORS 2216 . This course will provide an overview of specialized areas of forensic science, e.g. computer forensics and wildlife forensics, with guest speakers invited from a variety of disciplines. Students will be introduced to ethical and professional issues which are specific to forensic science practitioners and discussions on complex and unusual crime scenes will bring an awareness to the difficulties encountered in criminal investigations. Appropriate guidelines will be discussed for the role of the forensic scientist in criminal investigations and ultimately in the courtroom as an expert witness. The course will also address standards of reliability and relevance of scientific evidence in court and ultimately will provide the student with a greater understanding of the many facets comprised within the forensic science discipline. 3 credits.
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FORS 2227 - Fingerprints with Laboratory
Prerequisite: FORS 2215 or FORS 2216 . The genetic and mathematical theory relating to fingerprints, chemical and physical methods used in developing latent fingerprints, and major systems of fingerprint classification. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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FORS 2250 - Criminal Investigation, Forensic Science and Society (Honors)
Prerequisite: Honors Program student. This Honors Program course involves a detailed analysis of several major criminal investigations and how societies' opinions and expectations influenced the investigation and outcome of each case. We will discuss how these cases influenced citizens' feelings about their country and the criminal justice system that either served or failed them during each of these historic events. The use of films will be incorporated to better understand societies' perspectives and reflections. 3 credits.
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FORS 3300 - Forensic Microscopy
The theory and techniques of optical microscopy required to use the microscope for evidence detection, analysis, and evaluation. Microscopical methods of analysis and polarized light microscopy will be covered in lecture and laboratory. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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FORS 3303 - Forensic Science Laboratory for Non-Majors
Prerequisite: FORS 2215 . Specific examination of topics and laboratory testing procedures introduced in FORS 2215 . In the classroom, laboratory procedures are outlined and discussed. Identification and individualization of evidence, casting of hairs and fibers for microscopic identification, electrophoretic separation of blood enzymes. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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FORS 3325 - Forensic Pathology
Prerequisite: FORS 2216 . An introduction to the procedures and techniques for investigation of questioned death and identification of deceased persons, including autopsy technique, understanding od post mortem changes, odontological identification techniques, and anthropological approaches. 3 credits.
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FORS 3402 - Physical Methods with Laboratory
Prerequisites: FORS 2216 , FORS 2217 . Criminalistics is the branch of forensic science that involves the recognition identification (or classification), individualization, and reconstruction of physical evidence. The purpose of this course is to gain an in-depth understanding of non-biological evidence utilizing physical methods. In this course, microscopic, chemical, and instrumental methodologies or analysis and comparison that are routinely utilized in forensic science laboratories are presented in a problem-solving, learning environment. 4 credits.
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FORS 4403 - Forensic Biology with Laboratory
Prerequisite: FORS 3402 . This course is intended to provide hands-on experience of what it is to be a forensic biologist/DNA analyst. Students will complete the processing and analysis of a piece of evidence, with multiple biological samples on it, from documentation to the development of DNA profiles. DNA extraction, quantitation, PCR amplification, allele detection, PCR artifact identification, and DNA profile interpretation will be performed by each student. The areas of laboratory quality assurance/quality control will also be covered within the context of the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories. Finally, the importance and ethical implications of accurate reporting of findings will be discussed. Laboratory fee; 4 credits.
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FORS 4404 - Criminalistics with Laboratory
Prerequisite: FORS 4403 . In-depth examination of several subjects in modern criminalistics, including hair/fiber analysis and comparison, arson accelerants and explosive residues, glass comparisons, and forensic chemistry. Laboratory fee; 4 credits.
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FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation
Prerequisite: FORS 2215 or FORS 2216 . A study of the methods and techniques of scientific crime scene investigation, documentation and recognition of physical evidence, collection, and crime scene reconstruction. Laboratory fee. 3 credits.
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FORS 4416 - Seminar in Forensic Science
Prerequisite: FORS 2215 or FORS 2216 . An examination and evaluation of current issues in the scientific analysis of physical evidence in criminal investigations. Individual and group activities relating to professional practices of forensic science and the criminal justice system. 3 credits.
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FORS 4450 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4451 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4452 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4453 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4454 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4455 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4456 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4457 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4458 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4459 - Special Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4498 - Research Project
Prerequisite: consent of the department chair. The student carries out an original research project in a forensic science setting and reports the findings. 3 credits.
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FORS 4502 - Forensic Science Internship
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Provides academically supervised, real-world experience for forensic science majors. The internship usually constitutes the only practical experience in an actual casework lab that students have during the forensic science program, and it provides a valuable asset to the student in the job market. 3 credits.
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FORS 4593 - Honors Thesis
Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3 credits.
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FORS 4599 - Independent Study
Prerequisite: consent of the department chair. An opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore and acquire competence in a special area of interest. 1-3 credits.
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FREN 1101 - Elementary French I
Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits.
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FREN 1102 - Elementary French II
Prerequisite: FREN 1101 . Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits.
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FREN 2201 - Intermediate French I
Prerequisite: FREN 1102 . Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to do some reading in their own areas of interest. 3 credits.
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FREN 2202 - Intermediate French II
Prerequisite: FREN 2201 . Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to do some reading in their own areas of interest. 3 credits.
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FREN 4450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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FREN 4452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits.
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