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Physical Fitness

Through classroom lecture and on-campus lab students will apply Phases I-III Health Fitness WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework program requirements and Officer Wellness Suicide Prevention.

Overview of Patrol Response

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Critical Thinking and Decision Making, Basic Response (RESPOND), Radio Procedures, Introduction to TraCS, Traffic Law Enforcement, and First Aid/CPR/AED. This course will include the WI DOJ 720 Academy Integration Exercises.

EMR to EMT Part II

In this course, learners build upon the base knowledge of the EMR/EMT Part 1 course. The learner examines lifesaving topics including: expanded anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; disease processes; more complex patient assessment; and; critical thinking skills. In addition, learners may be able to apply additional skills allowed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services/EMS Section Scope of Practice for EMT's.

EMR to EMT I

In this course, learners build foundational skills and knowledge needed to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) candidate, while also meeting all requirements for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) candidates. The learner examines lifesaving topics including, basic anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, traumatic injury management, airway management, cardiac management and basic medical care. Upon completion of the course, learners will be eligible to participate in the National Registry of EMT's Emergency Medical Responder exams required for Wisconsin EMR certification.

Firefighter Health & Wellness

In this course, students examine fire service health and wellness issues. Through an examination of how, when, where, and why firefighters are injured and killed, students identify risk management strategies. Students develop a plan for personal health and fitness and prepare for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify specific processes, methods, and systems that reduce firefighter injuries and deaths, and they will be able to relate specific behaviors that support personal health and wellness.

Firefighting Principles II

This course is structured for competency-based instruction meeting the requirements of Firefighter Level II. It includes classroom and practical training sessions and meets the objectives of the Wisconsin's Firefighter II certification course. Hazardous Materials Operations is included in this course. Upon completion, students are encouraged to take the certification exam for Firefighter II, State of Wisconsin.

Building Construction

A survey of building classifications and types discussing structural elements and weaknesses of each type. Emphasizing the additional damage done by fire and how fire hastens ultimate building collapse. This course is equivalent to 503-143 at other WTCS schools.

Fire Prevention

This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, and identification and correction of fire hazards. It meets all requirements for Fire Inspector I certification with the state of Wisconsin.