Chabot College
Fall 2008
Course Outline for Fire Technology 96
WORK EXPERIENCE SEMINAR
Catalog Description:
96 - Work Experience Seminar
(May be repeated four times in combination with Fire Technology 95, not to exceed 16 total
accumulated units)
1 unit
Focal point for the coordination of the curriculum with college-supervised part-time or full-time
employment or volunteer work in the fire service field. Case studies, job-related problems, student
cases and presentations, and material related to employment, organization, and management;
emphasis on building strong working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and coworkers.
Student Firefighter Prerequisite: Fire Technology 90C, 91A, 91B, 91C (or equivalent State Fire Fighter I
Academy Certificate courses) and current EMT-Basic or Paramedic Certification. Student Fire
Inspector Prerequisite: Completion of Certificate of Achievement Program for Fire Prevention
Inspector. Corequisite: Fire Technology 95. 1 hour.
[Typical contact hours: 17.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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explain the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-1;
describe functioning within the Alameda County EMS System and the established policies,
procedures, and protocols;
recognize conditions and situations that require pre-hospital care and/or stabilization;
perform rapid, comprehensive, and accurate patient assessment;
perform with competence all skills and interventions within the EMT-1 scope of practice;
manage multi-casualty incidents effectively;
demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of all equipment used by the EMT-1;
explain the medical/legal aspects of emergency care and issues related to proper documentation,
confidentiality, and ethics;
assist paramedics with the delivery of advanced life support within the EMT-1 scope of practice;
prevent disease transmission through the use of body substance isolation;
discuss wellness issues such as stress management, body mechanics, lifting techniques, and use
of personal protective equipment.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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discuss a specific career option, considering personal career goals;
apply interpersonal skills in a work setting
develop more empathy for and understanding of the supervisor's role.
Course Content:
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Knowing yourself
Knowing the job market
Vertical and horizontal working relationships
Communication with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
The elements of supervision
Developing a "personal presentation" style
Chabot College
Course Outline for Fire Technology 96, page 2
Fall 2008
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture-discussion
Audio-visual aids
Case studies
Handouts
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Term paper: Three-page essay on a one-year plan to become a firefighter, including goals
and objectives
b. Term project: Develop a written five-year career plan describing goals and objectives as a
firefighter upon employment, including career aspirations within the fire service.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Attendance
b. Promptness in meeting paperwork deadline
c. Term project
d. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
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The Aspiring Firefighter's Two-Year Plan, Paul S. Lepore, Freespool Publications, 2004
Real Resume's for Firefighting Jobs, Anne McKinney, MBA, 2004
Smoke Your Firefighter Interview, Paul Lepore, Freespool Publications, 2003
Special Student Materials:
None
WB: FT 96 course outline.doc
Revised: 01/31/08