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Health & Wellness For Public Safety

Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-503-118

Course Description

10-503-118 HEATH & WELLNESS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ...a guide to a comprehensive occupational safety, health, and wellness program in a fire and emergency response organization.

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Define the risks of high hazard occupations
  2. Investigate cultural change in the fire service
  3. Define behavioral based safety
  4. Describe health and fitness program requirements
  5. Understand training safety training requirements
  6. Define tool and equipment safety
  7. Understand requirements for personnel protective equipment
  8. Operate in emergency situations
  9. Describe facility safety programs
  10. Define apparatus safety requirements
  11. Explain safety and health program administration
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