Law and Public Safety
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program provides students with classroom instruction, simulated lab activities, and practical learning experiences necessary to prepare them for careers in law enforcement, security, and correctional fields. Senior students are prepared to take the OPOTA approved private security academy required for state certification. A more security-conscious society and concern about crime should contribute to the increasing demand for police services contributing to a growth in employment opportunities.
Program Highlights
| Law | Report Writing |
| Patrol Techniques | Public Relations |
| Handcuffing | Dispatching |
| Forensic Science | Self-Defense |
| Radio Communications | Military Skills |
| Traffic Stops | First Aid / First Responder |
| Business and Industry Security |
Career Opportunities
| Dispatcher | Complaint Clerk |
| File Clerk | Police Cadet |
| Industrial Security Office | Private Security Officer |
| Corrections Officer | Court Security Officer |
Career Pathways to
| Private Security Officer | Police Officer |
| Correctional Officer | State Highway Patrol Officer |
Firefighter/EMT
Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Services introduces students to the foundational concepts of firefighting safety and emergency medical services. Students will analyze and practice skills outlined in the Ohio Department of Public Safety Fire protection and Ohio Emergency Medical Services rules and regulations in preparation for Firefighter I&II curriculum and EMT licensure. The Firefighter I course prepares students for a career in the fire service. Students learn the history of firefighting, ground operations, fire science, fire suppression, use of protective equipment, rescue equipment, tools and appliances. Students will apply knowledge by training with fire equipment, live fire exercises, and practicing a variety of rescue situations. Students that successfully complete this course at a chartered institution will be eligible to take the Ohio Firefighter I certification test. The Firefighter II course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Firefighter I. In this course students will apply knowledge and skills to advanced training in fire suppression, fire science, rescue, equipment, tools, appliances, and hazardous materials operations. Students who have completed Firefighter I and successfully complete this course at a chartered institution will be eligible to take the Ohio Firefighter II certification test. Emergency Medical Technicians are first responders who provide basic medical care to sick and injured people. In this course, students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving first aid. Students will assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of illnesses and injuries in the process of providing pre-hospital care. Students who successfully complete this course at a chartered institution will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam for Ohio EMT certification.
Program Highlights
| Foundations Of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services | Fire cause and origin |
| Firefighter 1 and II | Forcible entry |
| Emergency Medical Technician | Dispatching |
| CPR/basic care for the ill and injured | Hazardous materials |
| Scene safety | Building construction |
| Personal protective equipment | First Aid / First Responder |
| Fire control |
Career Opportunities
| Dispatcher | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants |
| Firefighter | Fire Officer |
| EMT | Emergency Room Assistant |
| Private Ambulance | Rescue Technician |
Career Pathways to
| Paramedic | Fire Investigator |
| Fire Safety Inspector | Forest Firefighter |
