Course Code: CJK0393V

Credit Hours: 8 clock hours

Effective beginning: Fall 2020

Course Description:
This course is designed for instructors to deliver expanded or updated instruction on curriculum topics contained in this cross-over program.

Prerequisites:

• Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
• Fingerprints
• Criminal History and Background Check
• Drug Screen Test

Instructors:

TBD

Required textbooks/ course materials:

See instructor's First Day Handout

Assignment/course outline:

• Identify emergency situations, procedures for evacuations, and steps to resolve emergencies (lecture 1 hour)
• Explain the role of an emergency plan, elements of chain of command, and documentation procedures (lecture 1 hour)
• Examine conditions of an emergency situation and the resources to determine the proper level of assistance needed (lecture 1 hour)
• Identify standard procedures and equipment used when responding to an escape or escape attempt (lecture 1 hour)
• Outline elements of a medical emergency and identify standard procedures and equipment used when responding to a medical emergency (lecture 1 hour) 
• Explain the elements of a disturbance or a riot, the difference between the two, and the standard equipment and procedures used in response (lecture 1 hour) 
• Examine the elements of a hostage situation and the equipment and procedures used in response (lecture 1 hour)
• Examine types of facility assaults, the measures for thwarting them, and the standard equipment and procedures used when responding to them (lecture 1 hour)
• Explain the major components of a fire, fire classifications and the standard equipment and procedures used when responding to a fire (lecture 1 hour)
• Explain the major classes and dangers of hazardous materials and the standard equipment and procedures used when responding to a hazardous materials emergency (lecture 1 hour)
• Identify standard equipment and procedures used when responding to a bomb threat (lecture 1 hour)
• Explain the different types of man-made and natural disasters and the standard procedures and equipment used in response (lecture 1 hour)

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

COR Outcome 1: Students demonstrate mastery of Correctional Officer knowledge and skills.

COR Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking and problem solving proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 4: Exhibit interpersonal and ethical skills as appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer work setting.

COR Outcome 5: Exhibit leadership, organizational, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Correctional Officer workplace.