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Patrol Rifle Concepts (AJS140AA) 1 Credit

Pre-law enforcement employment course relating to how rifles are used in the patrol function. Prerequisites: None.

Firearms I (AJS151) 1 Credit

Moral aspects, legal provisions, safety precautions and restrictions covering the use of firearms, and the firing of sidearms. Prerequisites: None.

Firearms II/Handguns (AJS153) 1 Credit

Advanced familiarization with handguns. Variations of basic shooting stance. Legal and moral repercussions of self-defense. Includes range practice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS151 or equivalent certified firearms training as reviewed by the Department.

Home And Vehicle Personal Defense (AJS156) 1 Credit

Development of personal safety plans, confrontation avoidance, and effective self-defense tactics. Legal and safe use of firearms. Includes range practice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS151 or permission of Instructor.

Automatic Transmission and Transaxle (ASE121) 4 Credits

Principles of automotive operation, servicing and repair procedures for automatic transmissions / transaxles; includes diagnostics and testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Prerequisites: None.

Manual Drive Trains and Axles (ASE131) 4 Credits

Operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the automotive powertrain. Includes manual transmissions/transaxles, clutches, drive axles, driveshafts, differentials, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Brake Systems (ASE151) 2 Credits

Fundamentals and operation of automotive braking systems. Includes training in service, testing, and repair of basic brake and brake-related components. Prerequisites: None.

Basic Automotive Electrical/Electronics (ASE161) 2 Credits

The basic principles of automotive electricity and electrical systems. Prerequisites: None.

Automotive Battery, Starting and Charging Systems (ASE162) 2 Credits

The principles of operation, testing and diagnosis of automotive battery, starting and charging systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE161, or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Engine Performance (ASE181) 2 Credits

An introductory course in automotive engine performance as it relates to the construction and operating principles of automotive internal combustion engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, and the related lubrication and cooling systems. Prerequisites: None.

Advanced Steering, Suspension and Alignment (ASE241) 2 Credits

Advanced automotive principles of suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service and repair procedures, with emphasis on four-wheel alignment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE141, or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Brake Systems (ASE251) 2 Credits

The operation, diagnosis, service and repair of advanced automotive brake systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE151, or permission of Instructor.

Automotive Electronic Control Systems (ASE262) 2 Credits

Principles and operation of automotive electronics and electronic control systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE261, or permission of Instructor.

Automotive Service Internship (ASE290AB) 2 Credits

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology (EMT104AB) 0.5 Credits

Simulation of actual emergency responses, with practical application of techniques and skills covered in EMT curricula. Scenario based learning applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. Practical application of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. Also includes patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring. Students operate in outside, scenario based environments. Note: EMT/FSC104AB may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EMT104.

Baseball Theory of Coaching (EXS265BA) 3 Credits

Reviews the principles, philosophy, strategies and theory of coaching baseball, as a competitive sport. Prerequisites: None. Note: EXS265BA may not be repeated for credit.

Community Fitness Short Term (FITNESS500-00004) 0 Credits

Noncredit Community Member for pro-rated semester. Register and obtain a student ID to use the Fitness Center during hours of operation. Instruction & supervision are provided. Enrollment period for pro-rated portion of semester

Emergency Vehicle Driver Operator (FSC111) 2 Credits

Emergency vehicle operators training including the problems facing operators; the personal qualities of emergency vehicle operator candidates; legal responsibilities of operators; and physical forces involved in driving an emergency vehicle. Includes hands-on training in an emergency response vehicle. Prerequisites: None.

Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (FSC130) 1 Credit

Skills and abilities required for entry level position in the fire service including physical ability, and stamina. Opportunity to take the accredited International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the end of the course at a IAFF licensed agency.
Prerequisites: None. Note: FSC130 is offered as credit (P) or no credit (Z) basis. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (HES106) 0.5 Credits

Basic overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Covers choking procedures and the importance, guidelines, and techniques for performing CPR and utilizing an AED. Prerequisites: None.

Community First Aid (HES107) 0.5 Credits

Basic first aid course for the layperson. Training with the assessments and skills that be performed with minimal equipment in common home or workplace emergencies until emergency medical personnel arrive. Prerequisites: None.

History of Women in America (HIS201) 3 Credits

Introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present. Deals chronologically with changes and developments which have influenced the lives of women. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Criminal Investigations Certification V (LET225AE) 0.5 Credits

Overview of the criminal investigators role in preparing case documents for submittal to the attorney and to prepare for trial. Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division.

Criminal Investigations Certification VI (LET225AF) 0.5 Credits

Various types of electronic evidence and the procedures required to be submitted to the court for prosecution. Prerequisites: Must be a certified police officer or have permission of Department or Division.

Criminal Investigations Certification VII (LET225AG) 1 Credit

This course is a summative culmination of the investigator courses. Students will assume the investigator's role in a crime scene scenario, securing a crime scene, processing evidence, preparing documentation, and submit a case for trial. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LET225AA, LET225AB, LET225AC, LET225AD, LET225AE, and LET225AF.

Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Instructor (LET256AA) 3 Credits

Techniques on proper manipulation and marksmanship skills needed by a patrol officer/deputy in the use of the patrol rifle, and techniques of teaching those skills to other officers/deputies. Note: AJS/LET256AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: AzPOST (Peace Officer Standard and Training) certified law enforcement firearms instructor or permission of Instructor.

Airway and Ventilatory Management in Paramedicine (PME245) 3 Credits

Designed to prepare students to integrate knowledge of the respiratory system, comprehensive assessment practices, and pharmacologic agents to formulate a differential diagnosis and implement airway and ventilatory management plans for medical emergencies and trauma. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to perform comprehensive assessment and techniques in the paramedic scope of practice for assuring airway patency, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for all age groups. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Comprehensive Patient Assessment in Paramedicine (PME250) 1 Credit

Designed to provide an overview of comprehensive patient assessment. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice. Integrates the pathophysiological significance of comprehensive assessment findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and implement a management plan for medical emergencies and trauma. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I (PME251) 4 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum (PME280) 1 Credit

Designed to provide an overview of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems, safety and wellness, resiliency, health, medical/legal and ethical issues, EMS communications, documentation, and crime scene awareness. Examines the Paramedic's roles and responsibilities to assure personal, patient, and public health and safety in the provision of professional emergency care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Comprehensive (PME281) 2 Credits

Designed as the precepted Paramedicine clinical practicum in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical emergencies and trauma in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum (PME288) 5 Credits

Designed as the precepted Paramedicine field internship in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behavior, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical emergencies and trauma in the out-of-hospital setting. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing (PME289) 2 Credits

Designed to provide preparation for the national cognitive and psychomotor examinations, and other credentials required for national and state Paramedic certification/licensure. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Hiring and Managing Employees (SBS213) 1 Credit

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.

Small Business Customer Relations (SBS214) 1 Credit

Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Sociology (SOC101) 3 Credits

The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Human Sexuality (SOC130) 3 Credits

Examination of the physical, social, cultural, and institutional contributions to human sexuality. Examination of facts and myths, literature, and changing mores regarding human sexuality to acquire knowledge about cultural and social events and processes. Explores sexuality in contemporary society. This course contains mature adult content.
Prerequisites: None. Note: SOC130 course may contain adult content. All students under the age of 18 are required to have a signed parental consent form on file, which is on the back of the Under the Age of 18 Enrollment Form.

General Education Designations: SB

Special Topics in Wellness Education A (WED195AB) 1 Credit

Introduction to current topics and contemporary issues related to developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Focuses on a variety of techniques and strategies to promote wellness. Prerequisites: None. Note: WED195AB may be repeated for credit.

Aromatherapy (WED218) 1 Credit

Physiology of aromatherapy; methods of use; preparation of oils; uses in sports, beauty care, massage, child care, health care, at work, and in the home. Prerequisites: None.

Law Enforcement Recertification for Concealed Weapons (WRKDEV200-10001) 0 Credits

"This course is for retired law enforcement officers wishing to fulfill the requirement of federal law HR218 (Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act).
Prerequisites: Must meet the law's definition of "qualified retired law enforcement officer."

Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (WRKDEV400-10002) 0 Credits

Skills and abilities required for entry level position in the fire service, including physical ability and stamina. Opportunity to take the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the end of the course.

Hazardous Materials/First Responder (WRKDEV700-80005) 0 Credits

Basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; basic tactical information relating to scene management. Confined space operations in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency.