Demonstrate professional behavior . Meet Wisconsin state and national competency requirements for paramedic and �re credentialing .
Demonstrate professional conduct by displaying personal code of ethics , positive work ethics , �exibility , teamwork skills , physical �tness , safe procedures , and sensitivity to diverse cultures and individuals .
Perform �re prevention activities including preplanning , public education , inspection , and investigation . Apply incident management and mitigation skills to emergency incidents . Apply critical thinking skills to both emergency and non-emergency situations .
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-142 FIRE FIGHTING PRINCIPLES ... basic �re behavior , techniques for control structural , related �re emergencies , life safety practices ; covers practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish �res ; satis�es all requirements for Fire�ghter 1 state certi�cation . ( Prerequisite : Acceptance to Fire Science , Fire Medic or Fire Protection Technician program ; Corequisite : 10-503-153 , Hazardous Material Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-503-153 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS ... prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with �re�ghting functions . Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 , 4-1.1 . ( Corequisites : 10-503-142 , Fire Fighting Principles ; OR Fire�ghter I State Certi�cation ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-194 FIRE PROTECTION HYDRAULICS ... provides a foundation of knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in �re protection . Meets all of the requirements for the Driver Operator-Pumper certi�cation with the State of Wisconsin . ( Corequisite : 10-804-113 , College Technical Math 1A ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-503-730 FIREFIGHTER-LEVEL 2 ... complete all Level 2 �re�ghter objectives as identi�ed by NFPA consistent with Wisconsin Technical College System Board de�ned standards that comply with ILHR regulations . ( Prerequisite : 10-503-142 , Fire Fighting Principles ; 10-503-153 , Hazardous Material Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ... topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-531-911 EMS FUNDAMENTALS ... this course provides the paramedic student with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems , safety , well-being , legal issues , and ethical issues , with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel , patients , and the community . The students will obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies , health promotion , and illness / injury prevention . Introducing students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations will foster the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals . ( Prerequisites : Acceptance in the Paramedic or Fire Medic program ; completion of Health Assessment ; Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-912 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL PRINCIPLES ... this course addresses the complex depth of anatomy , physiology , and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock , immunology , and bleeding . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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