Course Descriptions - Public Safety Communications (PSC)

NOTE: This program is in moratorium and will not be accepting new students. Please contact the Health Sciences department at 406-771-4350 for more information.

PSC 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcribed on the student’s continuing education transcript.

PSC 194 PUBLIC SAFETY TERMINOLOGY AND REPORT WRITING
Credits: 1
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This course will cover aspects of report writing and specific terminology used by those in Public Safety Communications. The term "Excited Delirium" will be covered.

PSC 194 LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY, CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW FOR PSC
Credits: 3
Terms:

This course will provide a basic introduction and a general overview of liability issues that relate specifically to Telecommunicators, and provide a basic introduction to Telecommunicator liability, and some methods to reduce the potential exposure.

PSC 194 PSC - STRESS AND CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR PSC
Credits: 1
Terms:

This course will cover various aspects of the stressors faced by those in the Public Safety Communications field as well as an overview of crisis intervention. This course will inform the student of the problems that can occur as they relate to stress, including signs and symptoms of stress and what steps can be taken to assist in controlling it.

PSC 194 PSC - CLINICAL FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Credits: 1
Terms:

Prerequisites: Students completing this course need to have successfully completed PSC 194: Public Safety Communications Skills with a grade of C or better and students must undergo a criminal background check that meets the requirements for PSC professionals and/or the agency at which they will be observing. This course provides clinical experience to students entering into the field of Public Safety Communications.

PSC 194 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND SKILLS
Credits: 1
Terms:

Through online instruction, this course provides an overview of the Public Safety Communications field and discusses the communication devices, skills, and knowledge required to professionally and effectively communicate with individuals and information on dealing with a victim in order to promote a positive, respectful and safe atmosphere for both victim and responder.

PSC 194 INTRO TO PHARMACY PRACTICE, LAW, & CALCULATIONS
Credits: 4
Terms:

Through online instruction, this course provides an overview of the Public Safety Communications field and discusses the communication devices, skills, and knowledge required to professionally and effectively communicate with individuals and information on dealing with a victim in order to promote a positive, respectful and safe atmosphere for both victim and responder.

PSC 194 INTRO TO PHARMACY PRACTICE, LAW, & CALCULATIONS
Credits: 2
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Observational training and practice in both acute and ambulatory care pharmacy settings all while under the supervision of a pharmacist. Students will experience dispensing, unit-dose systems, IV admixtures, bulk and sterile compounding, purchasing, control of inventory, order entry, patient profiles, and effective communication skills.