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Public Safety Education atPalm Beach State CollegeQuality of life is measured by many things, but none is moreimportant than public safety. Every minute of every day,communities depend on firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, police and correctional officers, 911 dispatchers, crime sceneinvestigators and other public safety professionals. What wouldwe do without these heroes?

Palm Beach State College delivers the most comprehensivepublic safety education in Palm Beach County, based in thePublic Safety Training Center on the Lake Worth campus. There’s never been a better time—or place—to start or advance a public safety career.

Expert InstructionLearn cutting-edge skills and best practicesfrom experienced professionals withadvanced credentials and a commitment to your success.

Outstanding CurriculumOur programs meet or exceed the stateand national standards established byeach branch of public safety.

Personal AttentionSmall classes and one-on-one

attention are the norm.

Multidisciplinary PracticeStudents interact with each other as theywill on the job, participating in crisisreenactments that require the coordinationof all branches of public safety.

Real-World AccessThrough our partnerships with localand state public safety agencies andmedical centers, students get manyopportunities to observe and interactwith professionals in the field.

Flexible SchedulesWith day, evening and online classes, youhave the flexibility to work and study.

Fast CompletionPrograms can be completed in just months to two years.

Affordable TuitionGet a quality education at a fractionof what private schools cost.

Whether you’re a new recruit or a publicsafety professional ready for new challenges,you’ll find the training you need to make a difference:

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PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE4200 Congress AvenueLake Worth, FL 33461-4796

College Information Center 561-967-7222 866-576-7222 Toll Free

www.PalmBeachState.edu

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4.5acre Defensive Driving Course (Skidpad)24target Indoor Firing RangeThreestory Classroom BuildingEMS Simulation LabsCourtroomJail, Booking Area and Sally Port911 Dispatch CenterFivestory Fire Training Tower“Live Fire” Burn BuildingTactical Training GymConference Center

PBSC’s PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER

Excellent public safety training goes beyond lectures andgives students experiences that mirror what they’ll

encounter on the job. The 143,000squarefoot center is the largest facility of its kind in Palm Beach County. It

incorporates authentic public safety environments,professional skillbuilding venues and the latest equipment

and technology, providing limitless opportunities for handson, realitybased learning. Indoor and outdoor

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Pathways to SuccessEach Public Safety pathway offers an Associate in Science

degree and related certificate programs. Credits earned in some

certificate programs may transfer into the corresponding

A.S. degree. Criminal Justice Technology also offers an

Associate in Arts degree track.

Advanced Training/Continuing Education Noncredit courses for public safety professionals improve and expandtheir expertise as well as maintain their certifications.

DEGREES & CERTIFICATESASAssociate in Science degrees preparestudents to enter the workforce with highlymarketable skills. Graduates also maypursue a bachelor’s degree at Palm BeachState and potentially other institutions.

CCCCollege Credit Certificate programsprovide the technical core of A.S.degrees and work well for people whowant to quickly start, change or advancetheir careers.

BASBachelor of Applied Science degreesprovide the bachelor’s level educationdesired by employers, as well as theknowledge and skills necessary tosucceed in a managerial position.

PSAVPostsecondary Adult VocationalCertificate (PSAV) programs deliverspecialized training for high-skill jobs.

Limited Access ProgramsSome public safety programs restrict admission to a certain number of studentsmeeting predetermined criteria. Visit our website for complete information aboutadmission requirements.

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AAAssociate in Arts transfer degree equals the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.

To learn more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs, andother important information, please visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/areasofstudy/GainfulEmployment

Palm Beach State College, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, complies with all applicable federaland state laws and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, nationalorigin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information,pregnancy status, and any other factor protected under the law, state or federal, in employment,admissions, or educational programs and activities.

Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation ofPalm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears tosupport an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 561-868-3840Palm Beach State’s outstanding EMS programs are approved bythe Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and follow themost current National Emergency Medical Services EducationStandards Curriculum.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) CCCIn ambulance services, fire departments and hospital emergencyrooms, EMT-Bs help save lives by providing basic emergency care,such as stabilizing patients, controlling bleeding and givingoxygen. This one-semester, limited access program prepares youfor this vital career. Graduates are eligible to take the NationalRegistry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, whichis the Florida-approved route to becoming a state certified EMT-B.

Emergency Medical Services(EMS) ASIf you want to advance in the EMS field and increase your salary potential,get this Associate in Science degree. Paramedics with an A.S. degree are indemand for positions as instructors and supervisors, and may qualify for astate-sponsored salary incentive. Since the EMT-B and Paramedic programsare part of this degree, if you’ve already earned these certificates, you aremore than halfway there. Go for it!

Paramedic CCCParamedics save lives by performing advanced life supportprocedures such as intubation to clear a patient’s airway ordefibrillation in cases of cardiac arrest. This CoAEMSP-accredited*,12-month program incorporates clinical experiences in localhospitals and riding with emergency response units. Applicantsmust be an EMT-B and meet other criteria to be considered for thislimited access program. Graduates are eligible to take the NationalRegistry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, which isthe Florida-approved route to becoming a state certified Paramedic.

CRIMINAL JUSTICEINSTITUTE 561-868-3398The Criminal Justice Institute at Palm Beach State College iscertified as a Type “A” Training Center by the Criminal JusticeStandards and Training Commission of the Florida Department ofLaw Enforcement.

Admission Requirements: Each Criminal Justice Institute programhas a set of criteria for admissions consideration. Go to our websitefor full details.

EMT/Firefighter Combination PSAVAs another pathway to entry-level positions in firefighting, thisprogram combines emergency medical technician and firefightercurricula into a single program of study. Students first complete theEMT-Basic coursework and then go directly into firefighter training.This program meets the requirements to prepare students for theNational Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examand the state firefighter written and practical certification exams.Passing these exams is mandatory for employment.

Firefighter PSAVThis intensive Firefighter program gives you top-notch training tofight any blaze, be it a small kitchen incident or a 200-acre brushfire. Instruction includes vehicle fires and extrication, apparatusand equipment as well as structural and wildland fires. You mustmeet physical ability and other criteria to be placed in theselection pool for this limited access program. Applicants arefurther evaluated based on their work experience and status as acertified EMT or paramedic. Graduates are eligible to take thestate written and practical certification exams; passing is arequirement for employment as a firefighter.

Employing unique and comprehensive facilities, Palm BeachState’s Fire Science programs follow the curriculum established by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training of the Florida StateFire College.

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Fire Officer Supervisor (Officer 1) CCCAlready a firefighter? Enhance your opportunities for advancementby preparing to become a first line fire officer. This program trainsfirefighters to lead fire safety inspections, use proper strategies tofight fire, and serve as an incident commander, trainer and mentor.

Fire Science Technology ASAdvance your fire rescue career with this Associate in Sciencedegree. You’ll build expertise in many aspects of the profession,including fire behavior and combustion, fire prevention, legal andethical issues, and leadership. Elective courses cover firefightingstrategies and tactics, blueprint reading and fire serviceinstructional design, preparing you for better-paying supervisoryand instructor jobs. In fact, the state offers additional pay as anincentive for earning an A.S. degree. Many of the courses areavailable online and also qualify as recertification courses for fireinspectors and fire instructors.

CROSS-OVER TRAININGPalm Beach State’s cross-over programs adhere to the CurriculumMaintenance System (CMS) established by the Florida Department ofLaw Enforcement to ensure that officer training remains job-related,valid and up-to-date. Prepare for dual certification in the cross-overprogram that fits your profile:

CMS Law Enforcement to Correctional Officer PSAV

Correctional Officer to CMS Law Enforcement PSAV

BASIC RECRUIT ACADEMIESBegin a career in law enforcement or corrections by training inthese well-established and respected programs. The basic recruitacademies are highly structured, limited access programs governedby Palm Beach State College, the Criminal Justice Standards andTraining Commission, and the Region XII Training Council.

Law Enforcement Officer PSAVThis basic recruit academy trains you for entry-level police work inFlorida. Program length is 23 weeks full time or 33 weeks part time.

Corrections Officer PSAVThis basic recruit academy prepares you to work as an entry-levelcorrections officer in Florida. Program length is 12 weeks full time or30 weeks part time.

Upon successful completion of either academy, graduates areeligible to take the Florida State Officer Certification Examination.

Public Safety Telecommunications PSAVWhen you call 911, who answers? Public safety dispatchers play acritical role as the initial first responders. Under Florida law, 911dispatchers must complete 232 hours of training and pass acertification exam. This state-approved program offers 16 extra hoursdevoted to test preparation and takes students on field trips to seedispatchers and emergency responders in action. Once certified,graduates are ready to embark on high-paying, high-demand careersas dispatchers for police, fire and ambulance units.

Criminal Justice Technology AS, AA561-868-3773Learn about police administration, forensic science and criminal lawas you get ready to enter or advance in the criminal justice profession.

• Law Enforcement concentration is offered as an A.S. degree forgraduates of the Basic Recruit Academies as well as correctionsor law enforcement officers. PBSC Law Enforcement Officergraduates automatically earn credits toward this degree. Anyworking officer completing this degree may receive salaryincentives from the state.

• Non-Sworn concentration is offered as either an A.A. or A.S.degree for students who want to pursue a criminal justicecareer, work in law enforcement, intelligence or criminology, or plan to attend a bachelor’s degree program.

Crime Scene Technology CCC, AS561-868-3773Study real crime scene investigation, not what’s on TV. Learn how to process and preserve physical evidence, reconstruct crimes andvehicle accidents, photograph crime scenes and prepare exhibits fortrial. Graduates pursue careers as crime scene investigators orevidence technicians for law enforcement, medical examiners, lawand insurance firms or private forensic labs.

College Credit Certificate: The CCC program is ideal for careerchangers or those seeking an entry-level position. Plus, the eveningclasses are convenient for working students. Credits earned transferdirectly into the A.S. degree.

Associate in Science: The A.S. degree gives students options toexplore criminology, criminal psychology, forensic science, andcriminal justice and police administration.

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Burn BuildingA burn building and full set of burnprops give students live fire traininginvolving vehicles, tanks, dumpstersand liquids.

6 Fire Engines

Special Operations Vehicle

Training props to simulatevarious types of scenarios

100’Ladder Truck

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EQUIVALENCY TRAININGThis program prepares out-of-state or previouslyFlorida-certified law enforcement or correctionsofficers to become certified in Florida.Auxiliary Law

Enforcement Officer PSAVCompleting this 319-hour course prepares you to obtain Floridacertification and seek a paid or volunteer position as an entry-levelauxiliary officer, also known as a reserve law enforcement officer.

*PBSC’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee onAccreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions(CoAEMSP).

Fire Training TowerPBSC’s five-story tower simulates a vastrange of fire rescue scenarios that areas close to the real thing as possible.

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palmbeachstate.edu/programs/Bachelor561-868-4100After completing an A.S. degree, continue at Palm Beach Stateand earn the B.A.S. degree in Supervision and Management. Thistwo-year bachelor’s program is designed for associate degreegraduates and prepares you to take the lead in a variety of worksettings. By adding management expertise to the knowledge andskills gained in your A.S. or A.A. degree program, you’ll have awell-balanced education that employers value highly.

Public Safety Advanced Trainingand Continuing EducationEMS: palmbeachstate.edu/CCE/Public-Safety 561-868-3700Fire: palmbeachstate.edu/programs/Fire 561-868-3900C J: palmbeachstate.edu/programs/CriminalJustice 561-868-3773

No matter what your goals, we can help you get there.

Palm Beach State offers noncredit refresher courses for recertificationand continuing education units (CEU’s) on a variety of topics for fire,criminal justice and emergency medical services professionals. Inaddition, customized training programs can be developed for publicsafety agencies and their personnel.

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