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1 Public Safety Programs Your Pathway to Success

2 Public Safety Education at Palm Beach State College Quality of life is measured by many things, but none is mor e important than public safety. Communities depend on law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency medical services to deliver the highest level of security, preparedness and crisis response. What would we do without these her oes? Palm Beach State College delivers the most compr ehensive public safety education in Palm Beach County, now offered in the new Public Safety Training Center on the Lake Worth campus. There s never been a better time or place to start or advance a public safety career. Choose from certificate programs, associate and bachelor s degrees, and noncredit advanced training: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Paramedic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) FIRE SCIENCE Firefighter Fire Science Certificates Fire Science Technology That s what firefighters, paramedics, EMT s, police and correctional officers, crime scene investigators, 911 dispatchers and emergency managers do every day. You can, too. CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice Institute Public Safety Telecommunications Criminal Justice Technology Crime Scene Technology Advanced Training and Continuing Education Bachelor of Applied Science, Supervision and Management

3 No matter what your goals, we can help you get there. PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER Hands-on, reality-based learning at its best Excellent public safety training goes beyond lectures and gives students experiences that mirror what they ll encounter on the job. Palm Beach State s new 143,000-square-foot Public Safety Training Center incorporates authentic public safety environments, professional skill-building venues and the latest equipment and technology. The result: a state-of-the-art training complex that provides limitless opportunities for reality-based learning. Indoor and outdoor features include: 4.5-acre Defensive Driving Course (Skidpad) 24-target Indoor Firing Range Courtroom Jail, Booking Area and Sally Port 911 Dispatch Center Five-story Fire Training Tower Live Fire Burn Building EMS Simulation Labs Tactical Training Gym Conference Center Whether you re a new recruit or a public safety professional ready for new challenges, you ll find the training you need to make a difference: Expert Instruction: Learn cutting-edge skills and best practices from experienced professionals with advanced credentials and a commitment to your success. Outstanding Curriculum: Our programs meet or exceed the state and national standards established by each branch of public safety. Personal Attention: Small classes and one-on-one attention are the norm. Multidisciplinary Practice: Students interact with each other as they will on the job, participating in crisis reenactments that require the coordination of all branches of public safety. Real World Access: Through our partnerships with local and state public safety agencies and medical centers, students are given regular opportunities to observe and interact with professionals in the field. Affordable Tuition: Get a quality education at a fraction of what private schools cost. Flexible Schedules: With day, evening and online classes, you have the flexibility to work and study. Fast Completion Time: Programs can be completed in just months to two years. CERTIFICATES College Credit Certificate (CCC) programs provide the technical core of A.S. degrees. Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate (PSAV) programs deliver specialized training for high-skill jobs. Applied Technology Diplomas (ATD) are short-term programs that offer targeted training. DEGREES Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees prepare students to enter the workforce with highly marketable skills. Graduates also may pursue a bachelor s degree at Palm Beach State and potentially other institutions. Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees provide the bachelor s level education desired by employers, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a managerial position. Limited Access Programs: Some public safety programs restrict admission to a certain number of students meeting predetermined criteria. For complete information about program admissions visit 3 4

4 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Palm Beach State s Emergency Management programs provide valuable opportunities to earn multiple FEMA certifications and college credits. EMERGENCY Emergency Management Emergency managers have the tremendous responsibility of planning for an unpredictable world. They coordinate crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and develop emergency strategies and procedures for natural disasters, hostage situations, wartime and technological incidents (e.g., hazardous materials spills). The 100% online College Credit Certificate program in Emergency Management will give you the background and practical skills to enter the field or advance your career. The CCC provides students with many national certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), and your earned credits may be applied toward the Emergency Management or Fire Science A.S. degrees. AS CCC 5 The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Management further explores the knowledge and skills needed to establish command, coordinate communications, evacuate citizens and execute clean-up operations. Credits earned in the A.S. degree may transfer into Palm Beach State s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management. 6

5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Palm Beach State s outstanding EMS programs are approved by the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and follow the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Chances are you have passed an EMT-Basic on the road. They often drive ambulances, but they also work in fire departments and hospital emergency rooms. Wherever they serve, EMT-Bs are a vital link in the lifesaving chain, providing basic emergency care such as stabilizing patients, controlling bleeding and giving oxygen. In day or evening classes, this one-semester, limited access Applied Technology Diploma program prepares you for this great career. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, which is the Florida-approved route to becoming state certified. In addition, all program credits may be applied toward the College s A.S. degrees in Emergency Medical Services or Fire Science. This program is a prerequisite for the Paramedic program. Paramedic EMERGENCY ATD CCC Paramedics help save lives in emergencies by performing advanced life support procedures such as intubation to clear the airway and defibrillation in cases of cardiac arrest. Our CoAEMSP-accredited*, 12-month College Credit Certificate program includes clinical experiences in area hospitals and on emergency response units where you care for patients. You must meet certain criteria to be placed in the selection pool for this limited access program, including completion of the EMT-Basic program. Once you graduate, you may take the test for Florida Paramedic Certification to practice as a paramedic. Plus, all program credits may be applied toward the A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Services or Fire Science. 7 *Palm Beach State College s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Emergency Medical Services (EMS) AS If you want to advance in the EMS field and increase your salary potential, consider this Associate in Science degree program. Paramedics with an A.S. degree are in demand for positions as instructors and supervisors, and the state of fers additional pay as an incentive. The EMT-Basic and Paramedic programs are part of the degree, so if you ve already earned these certificates, you are more than halfway there. In the remaining coursework, you ll take general college courses and have a choice of electives in microcomputer applications, health care concepts, public personnel management, educational psychology and more. Credits earned in the A.S. degree program may be applied to Palm Beach State s bachelor s degree in Supervision and Management. 8

6 FIRE SCIENCE Employing unique and comprehensive facilities, Palm Beach State s Fire Science programs follow the curriculum established by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training of the Florida State Fire College. FIRE TRAINING TOWER The most advanced facility of its kind in South Florida, the five-story tower is capable of simulating a vast range of fire rescue situations that are as close to the real thing as possible. Firefighter FIRE SCIENCE PSAV This intensive Firefighter program gives you top-notch instruction and training to fight any blaze, whether it s a small kitchen incident or a 200-acre brush fire. The program provides an orientation to the fire service and instruction in fire alarms, vehicles fires and extrication, apparatus and equipment as well as structural and wildland fires. You must meet physical ability and other criteria to be placed in the selection pool for this limited access program. Applicants are further evaluated based on their work experience and status as a certified emergency medical technician or paramedic. Graduates are eligible to take the state written and practical certification exams; passing is a requirement for employment as a firefighter. Fire Science Certificates PSAV Palm Beach State also offers Postsecondary Adult Vocational certificates in several fire science disciplines for those already working in the fire science field and familiar with terminology and practices: Fire Apparatus Operator Fire Instructor Fire Officer 1 Fire Inspector 1 and Fire Investigator 1 certificates are of fered for those without fire science experience. 9 BURN BUILDING The College has a separate burn building and a full complement of burn props for live fire training involving vehicles, tanks, dumpsters and liquids. APPARATUS (partial list) Six fire engines, 100 ladder truck, special operations vehicle, air truck, command vehicle and training props to simulate various types of scenarios Fire Science Technology AS Advance your fire rescue career with an Associate in Science degree. Y ou ll build valuable knowledge and skills in many aspects of the profession, including fire investigation, prevention, tactics and strategies, and leadership. A wide range of electives, including courses in emergency management, hazardous materials and fire service instructional design, prepare you for supervisory and instructor roles that command better salaries. In fact, the state offers additional pay as an incentive for earning an A.S. degree. Many of the courses are available online and also qualify as recertification courses for fire inspectors and fire instructors. In addition, earned credits may be applied to Palm Beach State s bachelor s degree in Supervision and Management. 10

7 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE The Criminal Justice Institute at Palm Beach State College is certified as a Type A Training Center by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Serving the criminal justice community since 1973, the Institute offers a full range of professional training opportunities and an exceptional environment to achieve your personal best. Admission Requirements: Each Criminal Justice program has a set of criteria for admissions consideration. Go to our website for full details about the application procedures. CRIMINAL JUSTICE 11 BASIC RECRUIT ACADEMIES Begin a career in law enforcement or corrections by training in these wellestablished and respected programs. The basic recruit academies are highly structured, limited access programs governed by Palm Beach State College, the Region XII Criminal Justice Training Council and CJSTC. Law Enforcement Officer PSAV This basic recruit academy trains you for entry-level police work in Florida. Program length: 23 weeks full time or 33 weeks part time Corrections Officer PSAV This basic recruit academy prepares you to work as an entry-level corrections officer in Florida. Program length: 12 weeks full time or 30 weeks part time Upon successful completion of either academy, graduates are eligible to take the Florida State Officer Certification Examination. Graduates also earn credits toward the completion of Palm Beach State s A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology. CROSS-OVER TRAINING Palm Beach State s cross-over programs adhere to the Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to ensure that officer training remains job-related, valid and up-to-date. CMS Law Enforcement to Correctional Officer PSAV This cross-over program prepares the law enforcement of ficer for dual certification as a correctional officer. Correctional Officer to CMS Law Enforcement PSAV This cross-over program prepares the correctional officer for dual certification as a law enforcement officer. EQUIVALENCY TRAINING This program prepares out-of-state or previously Florida-certified law enforcement or corrections officers to become certified in Florida. ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING The Criminal Justice Institute offers advanced and specialized law enforcement and corrections training for currently employed personnel in these fields. 12

8 13 Public Safety Telecommunications PSAV When you call 911, who answers? Public safety dispatchers play a critical role as the initial first responders. Their ability to quickly dispatch appropriate public safety resources is often a matter of life or death. Florida law mandates that all 911 dispatchers complete 232 hours of training and pass a certification exam. This state-approved course gives students an additional 16 hours devoted to test preparation and exceeds curriculum requirements by giving students real-world learning experiences. Students go on field trips to medical centers and facilities like the Trauma Hawk air ambulance base and observe professional dispatchers in action, seeing firsthand what the job entails and how it impacts lives. Once certified, graduates are ready to embark on high-paying, high-demand careers as dispatchers for police, fire and ambulance agencies. CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice Technology The credits you earn in the Law Enforcement and Corrections Of ficer basic recruit academies may be applied toward the Criminal Justice T echnology Associate in Science degree. By earning this degree, you gain an edge for promotions and qualify for new career opportunities. You also may be entitled to receive additional pay from the state as an incentive for getting the degree. Choose from two concentrations: Law Enforcement concentration is for the Criminal Justice Institute student (Corrections and Law Enforcement) and the corrections or law enforcement officer who wants to advance in his or her career. Non-Sworn concentration is for students who plan to pursue a criminal justice career and work in a law enforcement agency or related field, but not as a sworn officer. Each concentration includes coursework in police administration, forensic science and criminal law. In addition, earned credits may be applied to Palm Beach State s bachelor s degree in Supervision and Management. AS 14

9 CRIMINAL JUSTICE 15 Crime Scene Technology AS CCC Prepare yourself to operate behind the yellow crime scene tape. Crime scene technologists locate, collect and identify physical evidence used to help solve crimes. In the Associate in Science degree program, you will learn everything from how to properly process and preserve physical evidence and reconstruct crimes and vehicle accidents to how to photograph crime scenes and prepare exhibits for trial. When you graduate, you ll be ready to pursue a career as a crime scene investigator or evidence technician for law enforcement agencies, a medical examiner s office, legal firms, the insurance industry or private forensic labs. Individuals who already have a degree but want to make a career change should consider the Crime Scene Technology College Credit Certificate, in which students take only the technical core of the A.S. degree. Also, the CCC program is offered in the evening for the convenience of those who work during the day. Credits earned in the A.S. degree program may be applied to Palm Beach State s bachelor s degree in Supervision and Management. 16

10 Public Safety Advanced Training and Continuing Education Palm Beach State offers noncredit refresher courses for recertification and continuing education units (CEU s) on a variety of important topics for fire and emergency medical services professionals. In addition, customized training programs can be developed for public safety agencies and their personnel. Advanced and specialized training is also available for criminal justice professionals; see page 11 for contact information. Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management The B.A.S. in Supervision and Management prepares students to succeed in a variety of organizational settings. If your goal is to lead or supervise, this bachelor s degree will add management expertise to the career-specific knowledge you gained in your A.S. degree program. You ll have a well-balanced education that employers highly value

11 Palm Beach State College Public Safety Programs EMERGENCY Emergency Management Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Paramedic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) FIRE SCIENCE Firefighter Fire Science Certificates Fire Science Technology CRIMINAL JUSTICE Law Enforcement Corrections Public Safety Telecommunications Criminal Justice Technology Crime Scene Technology Advanced Training and Continuing Education BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Supervision and Management Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL Visit our Public Safety programs with your QR code reader. College Information Center Toll Free Public Safety To learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs, and other important information, please visit Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educational programs, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call (404) for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard. Printing was supported through the Carl D. Perkins V ocational & Technical Postsecondary Education Section 132 grant Palm Beach State College. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.