Course Catalog

This is a series of courses that have been developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) for delivery at the state and local levels.

This class is here just in time for spring and summer! Students will gain the hands-on skills to design spring or summer wreaths and bows. A list of supplies and materials needed for class will be given to students when they register for the class.

Students will gain hands-on skills in designing holiday wreaths, centerpieces, and garland, and decorating Christmas trees. A list of supplies and materials needed will be given to students when they register for the class.

The Defensive Driving four-hour class is for individuals 20 years of age and older. If eligible, completion of the four-hour Defensive Driving class could prevent assessment of insurance points or premium surcharges on your insurance policy, and points on your North Carolina driver’s license. You may be eligible if: (1) your court date has not passed or you have been to court and received a continuance or been ordered to take the class, (2) you have not paid off the ticket before the class begins, (3) you have not taken the Defensive Driving class within the last three years, (4) you have not received a reduction of charge to improper equipment within three years of the date of the class offering, and (5) your citation is one of the 23 eligible charges. Eligible citations may include exceeding the posted speed limit, failing to reduce speed, improper passing, red light violations, or stop sign violations.

This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent.

This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility.

This course is designed to introduce students to the elements and principles of design through the use of digital software. Emphasis is placed on developing composition and design skills using vector, raster, and time-based media. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and use tools in digital software, understand and utilize digital and artistic vocabulary, and employ the principles and elements of design to create artwork using digital means. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course includes advanced computer imaging techniques in raster, vector, and time based media. Emphasis is placed on creative application and integration of digital technologies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate command of various digital systems to express their personal vision. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large-scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (DA) conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

This course introduces the language of drawing and the use of various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on drawing techniques, media, and graphic principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of graphic form and various drawing processes. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course continues instruction in the language of drawing and the use of various materials. Emphasis is placed on experimentation in the use of drawing techniques, media, and graphic materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased competence in the expressive use of graphic form and techniques. Students will work with graphite, ink, pastel, and colored pencil. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.