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  • FTW 106: Inexperienced Engine Company

    0.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This session will serve as an opportunity to discuss amongst ourselves and learn from each other how we can improve as a fire service.
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  • FTW 107: I Survived-Seminar

    0.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Presents personal survival stories of two individuals, who were faced with life-threatening challenges in their firefighting/first-responder roles, and how they overcame those challenges. Through their recounts, this course presents basic philosophies of safe vehicle response and operation and introduces the concept of space and speed management in the operation of any vehicle. The first story presented is from Bill Adams, Assistant Chief of the Metal Township Volunteer Fire Department in neighboring Franklin County, Mr. Adams was responding to a fire in the rain when he vehicle suddenly hydroplaned. resulting in sliding off the road and down an embankment. Emergency personnel have the opportunity to attend and hear Mr. Adams relay his inspiring story in two different locations with in the county. During those sessions, he explains why this life-changing event made him more determined to continue serving as an instructor and firefighter.
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  • FTW 108: Drones for Fire Departments

    0.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course will help fire fighters better understand how to use Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) or Drones) safely and legally.
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  • FTW 109: Medical Team Specialist

    6.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Force (TF) personnel with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform medical functions for a US&R team during a disaster or planned event. Participants are taught to navigate the operational aspects and organizational issues that affect their ability to practice medicines. Upon completion of this course, participants are able to successfully perform the position of a Medical Specialist on a US&R team. Prerequisite: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) US&R Medical Team Specialist Computer-Based Training component.
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  • GEDW 001: Childhood Development Associat

    12.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    The Child Development Associate (CDA) preparation course provides the minimum content hours required by the Council for Professional Recognition. The course prepares practitioners to apply for their CDA credential. The course sessions are organized around the thirteen functional areas of the CDA credential. An overview and detailed guidance of the CDA process and assistance in completing additional components required to obtain the CDA credential are included in the coursework. College credit is available to participants who apply to HACC, complete the program in full and obtain their credential through the Council for Professional Recognition.
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  • GEDW 002: Beginning Essen Early Child

    4.50 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course provides an introductory look at the essentials of early childhood education (ECE) We will explore where ECE started and the advancements made in the field through the contributions of early childhood theorists and contemporary leaders in ECE. Other topics to be covered include but are not limited to, an introduction to curriculum models, domains of development and the role of play in children's learning. College credit is available to participants who apply to HACC, complete the program in full and successfully complete the assessment process.
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  • GEDW 003: Child Development Behavior

    4.50 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course provides an overview of child development and behavior in children birth to 12 years. Emphasis is on how the biological, environmental, and cultural influences affect the typical and atypical growth and development of children. We will examine theories of child development and how research is applied with regard to the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children College credit is available to participants who apply to HACC, complete the program in full and successfully complete the assessment process.
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  • GEDW 004: Health,Safety, Nutrition-Child

    4.50 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course provides an in-depth look at, and the interrelationship of: health, safety and nutrition in the early childhood setting. It includes indoor and outdoor safety, reducing the spread of infection, understanding nutritional challenges, child abuse, inclusion of all children, and many other related topics. College credit is available to participants who apply to HACC, complete the program in full and successfully complete the assessment process.
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  • GEDW 005: Early Childhood Ed Core Knowld

    3.60 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course covers content aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education (ECE) Core Knowledge Competencies (CKC). The CKC are content areas that help define the expectations for professionals working in early childhood education and school-age settings. These competencies are linked to the PA early learning standards and specify the scope of abilities and knowledge that guide those who work with children in Pennsylvania. The CKC is a comprehensive resource that identifies the skills and dispositions that adults who work with children need to know, understand and be able to implement.
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  • GEDW 006: Caring for Infants & Toddlers

    4.50 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides an in depth look at caring for infants and toddlers. This course covers methods for their care and education within the context of diverse family structure and cultures and in preparing stimulating environments to meet individual goals. Students will examine the developmental characteristics and variations in temperament, ability and rates of maturation with an emphasis on responsive caregiver skills. In addition, a focus on health and safety topics related to infants and toddlers. College credit is available to students who apply to HACC, complete the program in full and successfully complete the assessment process.
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