Course Catalog

This certification-related course in victim management will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with proper methods for the movement of patients from a hazardous situation while focusing on the safety and well-being of the patients and rescuers. Stabilizing the situation, gaining access, packaging, and removal of patients from vehicle rescue incidents will be emphasized in this course. This course is consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines.

This Technical Rescuer (TR) Water block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapters 11 and 12 (surface and swift water) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block course covers all four required parts of the Technical Rescuer Water certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-6405 TR Water: Rescue Operations, FIP-6406 TR Water: Rescue Techniques, FIP-6407 TR Water: Rescue Transportation, and FIP-6408 TR Water: Rescue Victim Management. This transfers as one ''all or nothing'' block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

This Technical Rescuer (TR) Wilderness block course will present the Technical Rescuer with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 16 (Wilderness) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. This block includes all four required parts of the Technical Rescuer (TR) Wilderness Rescue certification course series as outlined by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission: FIP-6301 TR Wilderness Rescue Operations, FIP-6302 TR Wilderness Rescue Rigging, FIP-6303 TR Wilderness Navigation & Tracking, and FIP-6304 TR Wilderness Victim Management. This transfers as one ''all or nothing'' block to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

This course is designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Unified Goal: responder safety; safe, quick clearance from incidents; and prompt, reliable, interoperable communications. This course will familiarize fire and rescue personnel with the purpose of the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) and National TIM Responder Training Program and how it relates specifically to North Carolina. Participants will learn to recognize and identify the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic.

This course covers current topics and policies in the diverse and inclusive field of early childhood education that affect young children, families, communities, and professionals. Emphasis is placed on but not limited to advocacy, equity, bias and social justice, emerging research, professionalism, reflective practice, and legal/ethical concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to list, discuss, and explain current trends/policies in early childhood education as well as develop an advocacy plan based on course content.

The Truck Driving Training Academy prepares students to drive tractor trailers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, etc. This course teaches students the proper driving skills and safety procedures. Students will learn about commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles. This course is offered four times a year. There are two classes in the fall, the first begins in August and the second begins in November. The spring class begins in February. The summer class begins in May.

The Truck Driving Training Academy prepares students to drive tractor trailers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, etc. This course teaches students the proper driving skills and safety procedures. Students will learn about commercial motor vehicle laws and regulations, and the basic principles and practices for operating commercial vehicles. This course is offered four times a year. There are two classes in the fall, the first begins in August and the second begins in November. The spring class begins in February. The summer class begins in May.

This course introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements, the principles of visual organization, and the theories of color mixing and interaction. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use critical and analytical approaches as they apply to two-dimensional visual art. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

This course introduces the laboratory analysis of urine and body fluids. Topics include physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of the urine and body fluids. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate theoretical comprehension in performing and interpreting urinalysis and body fluid tests.

This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course.

This course introduces intermediate to advanced web design techniques. Topics include customer expectations, advanced markup language, multimedia technologies, usability and accessibility practices, and techniques for the evaluation of web design. Upon completion, students should be able to employ advanced design techniques to create high impact and highly functional web sites.

This course provides an introduction to web development software suites. Topics include the creation of web sites and applets using web development software. Upon completion, students should be able to create entire web sites and supporting applets.