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* FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES 1 (833326)
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: "Exploring Health Sciences" and "Exploring the Language of Medicine" is strongly recommended.
(Falls Church Academy - transportation may be provided)
This is part one of a full year course taken in the both the fall and spring semesters. Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences prepares the student to enter the workforce or pursue further education in the field of Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) and Fire Science. The principles and practices of emergency response and fire fighting will be explored under the direct supervision of a certified EMT -B instructor. The curriculum consists of planned learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and faculty supervised clinical settings. Students will have the opportunity to observe and interact with a variety of patients experiencing varying degrees of injury or disease that are carefully selected to provide appropriate clinical learning experiences. As preparation, students will be provided with ample lab practice to fully prepare them for the clinical experience and minimize risks. During the course of study, students will have the opportunity to earn the following five certifications: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medical Technician-Basic ( EMT -B), and Hazardous Materials Response, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT ). Offsite clinical lab opportunities at Northern Virginia Community College , Medical Education Center (NVCC MEC) and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy will be available to the students. Students must purchase uniforms and liability insurance to participate in clinical experiences. Advanced standing is available at Northern Virginia Community College to graduates holding a valid EMT-B certification. For more information please visit the Falls Church Academy web site at: http://www.fcps.edu/FallsChurchHS/academy/ .
Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.
Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.
Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
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* FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCES 2 (833426)
(Falls Church Academy - transportation may be provided)
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Fire & Emergency Medical Sciences 1 (833326)
This is part two of a full year course taken in the both the fall and spring semesters. Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences prepares the student to enter the workforce or pursue further education in the field of Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) and Fire Science. The principles and practices of emergency response and fire fighting will be explored under the direct supervision of a certified EMT -B instructor. The curriculum consists of planned learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and faculty supervised clinical settings. Students will have the opportunity to observe and interact with a variety of patients experiencing varying degrees of injury or disease that are carefully selected to provide appropriate clinical learning experiences. As preparation, students will be provided with ample lab practice to fully prepare them for the clinical experience and minimize risks. During the course of study, students will have the opportunity to earn the following five certifications: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Medical Technician-Basic ( EMT -B), and Hazardous Materials Response, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT ). Offsite clinical lab opportunities at Northern Virginia Community College , Medical Education Center (NVCC MEC) and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy will be available to the students. Students must purchase uniforms and liability insurance to participate in clinical experiences. For more information, please visit the Falls Church Academy web site at: http://www.fcps.edu/FallsChurchHS/academy/ .
Industry Certification: Industry certification may be available as part of this course.
Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.
Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.
Verified Credit: Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit.
Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
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