Program Accreditation Information 

International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

The Emergency Services programs at Utah Valley University are accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The initial accreditation was granted in 2004. An IFSAC accredited program indicates that course offerings, institutional support, and qualified faculty are working together in completing their educational mission.

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Bachelor of Science, Emergency Services Administration

  • Emergency Care Emphasis
  • Emergency Leadership Emphasis
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance Emphasis

 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in emergency administration.

    Students use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and problem solving in making ethical and good decisions.

    Students will be able to communicate effectively.

    Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of socio-cultural and international diversity.

Criteria

Emergency Services, A.S.

 

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in emergency care and/or emergency management.
  • Students will pursue a bachelor's degree after completion of associates degree
Criteria

Emergency Services - Firefighter/Emergency Care Emphasis, A.A.S.

 

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and procedures to perform satisfactorily in their area of study.
Criteria

Emergency Services - Fire Officer Emphasis, A.A.S.

 

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and procedures to perform satisfactorily in their areas of study.
Criteria

Wildland Fire Management, A.A.S.

 

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Recognize measures that minimize fire-related threats to life and property.
  • Recognize the differences between the Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander.
  • Recognize the need to apply the Incident Command System (ICS) in various situations.
  • Discernment of proper communication with crews in pre-incident conditions and needs, current fire situations, and post incident debriefs.
  • Understanding of the tasks of an Ignition Specialist Type II and Single Resource Boss.
  • Awareness of the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks of the positions in the Incident Command System (ICS).
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions

The Utah Valley University Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

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