SMCC Catalog 2013 - 2014 - Southern Maine Community College

EMSP 215 Pediatric Emergencies ....................................................................................................... 3 credits
EMSP 220 Advanced Cardiology ........................................................................................................ 3 credits
EMSP 225 Medical Emergencies II ..................................................................................................... 4 credits
EMSP 250 Clinical Practicum II ........................................................................................................... 3 credits
EMSP 260 Assessment Based Management ...................................................................................... 2 credits
EMSP 265 Rescue Operations ............................................................................................................ 3 credits
EMSP 270 Clinical Practicum III .......................................................................................................... 3 credits
EMSP 275 Clinical Practicum IV ........................................................................................................... 1 credit
EMSP 280 Paramedic Boards Review .................................................................................................. 1 credit
EMST 105 Ambulance Operations/AVOC ............................................................................................ 1 credit
HLTH 155 Pharmacology ................................................................................................................... 3 credits
Fire Science
Total Credits Required for Degree:
A minimum grade of B- (80) must be achieved in each program (EMSP) course.
78 credits
The Fire Science program is designed to provide both pre-service and in-service students with sound technical
and academic experiences, enabling them to assume positions of responsibility as members of fire departments
or as technical and supervisory employees of industrial firms and insurance companies. The program focuses on
developing skills in comprehensive approaches to fire protection that utilize cost-effective proactive, reactive
and management methods. The ultimate goal is to assist the student to develop the appropriate skills and
knowledge for professional fire protection. Fire Science courses are available at off campus locations around the
state. In addition to the associate in applied science degree, a one-year, 30-credit certificate option is available.
Practical technical instruction is designed to meet fire and life safety needs; responsibilities and obligation of fire
protection in engineering, building design, plant protection; fire investigation; and all other fields where a hazard
may be involved. Graduates of the program have been employed as municipal and industrial firefighters, EMTs,
safety technicians, fire insurance inspectors, wildland fire fighters, inspection bureau representatives, and state
fire inspectors, many of whom have earned their degree while employed in their area of specialty.
SMCC Fire Science curriculum follows the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Higher Education (FESHE)
collaborative recommendations as far as practicable. Course objectives are based on National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) Professional Qualification Standards and other occupational standards and recommended
practices. Course credit is granted for prior learning, work experience and earned state and national
certifications.
Upon completion of the Fire Science program, graduates will be able to:
Analyze and apply proactive fire prevention and control methods for safe and cost effective fire protection.
Analyze and apply reactive fire and emergency scene operations for safe and cost effective fire protection.
Examine and appraise principles of supervision and management necessary for effective leadership and
administration in fire/rescue service.
Fire Science Admission Requirements
For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of
the website at http://www.smccme.edu/admissions. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra,
chemistry, and physics is recommended.
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