VO 8700: Public Safety I

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Subject Area

Technical and Career Education Center

Credits 3

Years

Level

High School

Grades

11,

The Public Safety Program is a two-year course of study designed to introduce students to possible careers in the field of Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Services. Through a combination of classroom and practical learning modalities, students will learn all of the core ideals police, fire and rescue departments are seeking in qualified candidates. Students will study how to: recover evidence from a crime scene, investigate traffic accidents, fight fires, practice first aid skills and apply the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as it relates to the field of law enforcement. Students will participate in a variety of field trips to experience the assorted career paths in the field of Public Safety. Students will learn the intellectual and physical challenges that face police, fire and paramedic personnel and will have the opportunity to become EMT-B and CPR for Health Care Professionals certified.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

Certification

First Aide ADD & CPR Certification; OSHA Career Safe Examination; National Academies of Emergency Medical Dispatch-Emergency Medical Telecommunications Examination; and National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Assessment-Criminal Justice

Parent Docs

Public Safety I Parent Doc 2021-2022

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Public Safety I
Unit	The Nature of Technology	Public Safety and Society	Design and Engineering in Public Safety	Applying Design Processes in Public Safety	Select and Apply Technology in Public Safety
Focus	Technology is a varied field of study. Students will examine the fundamentals related to law enforcement, emergency medical support and firefighting occupations.	Technology is strong influence on society. Students will understand and describe the impacts of law enforcement emergency medical support and firefighting occupations.	Resources are the raw materials of a technological system. Selecting and applying them toward a public safety solution is essential.	Technology is a tool to assist in solving complex construction problems. A systems approach is a framework to design solutions.	The role of technology is diverse. Identifying the role of technology in public safety is essential to an improved understanding.
Transfer Goals	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Explore and pursue industry credentials through the integration of content and work-based learning (WBL).
Unit Learning Targets	Develop an understanding of law enforcement, emergency medical support and firefighting occupations throughout history. Identify the purpose and function of SkillsUSA. Describe the importance and contribution of Public safety to society. Gain a historical perspective of law enforcement and firefighting. Appreciate the value of career and technical student organizations through participation.	Identify impacts of law enforcement, emergency medical support and firefighting occupations. Use the systems model approach to identify the responsibilities of related to law enforcement and firefighting occupations. Appreciate the role of law enforcement and firefighting on improving the quality of life. Describe the multiple pathways in the field of law enforcement and firefighting. Categorize various types of public safety occupations.	Develop a solution to a public safety problem using best practices found in the specific industry. Understand and demonstrate safety in the public safety lab. Describe resources and their applications in public safety. Evaluate and determine the appropriate resources for a public safety-related scenario. Explore trends in various types of public safety careers.	Utilize a systems approach to solve public safety related problems. Demonstrate practices that promote health and wellness. Outline the physical fitness standards for firefighters. Define risk management. Identify common causes of death in the fire service. Identify the features of conducting an organized rapid escape. Identify procedures to follow when an entrapment occurs. Identify the importance of NFPA standards to the fire service.	Demonstrate knowledge of public safety by earning an industry credential. Define crime. Identify felonies and misdemeanors, including traffic violations. Identify crimes against persons and crimes against property. Explain crime prevention. Demonstrate removal of a foreign body airway obstruction. Demonstrate one- and two-rescuer CPR. Operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). Demonstrate rescue breathing. Research an evolving technology in public safety. Research a career pathway in public safety.