FEMA Course Question?

[peace123]

Judy,

Perhaps what you were recalling was the 2 ACE reviewed courses below that are offered online through -National Emergency Training Center

National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
(NFA) is one of two schools at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), a
training facility that offers training opportunities in all-hazards leadership, command, prevention, and emergency
response. The NFA is co-located at NETC with the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Situated on a 107-acre
campus in Emmitsburg, MD, the two institutions maintain nineteen fully-equipped classrooms and can
accommodate up to 1,000 students with housing for more than 540.
The National Fire Academy, in partnership with State and metropolitan fire service organizations, offers on- and
off-campus courses, including web delivery through NFA Online.
Both institutions develop and deliver training sponsored by the program offices in the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Web Address: U.S. Fire Administration for NFA Students & Instructors
URL: U.S. Fire Administration for NFA Students & Instructors


Fire Service Supervision: Self Study
ACE Number: NNFA-0145
Credit Type: Course
Version 2
Course Number: Q318
Course Title: Fire Service Supervision: Self Study
Location: National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
Length: 13 hours (self-study).
Version Dates: 07/01/2003 - Present

Description: 13 hours (self-study). Student will be able to describe techniques for identifying and
alleviating stress upon an individual; develop strategies for improving time management;
and explain techniques for effective interpersonal communications, motivating,
counseling, and coaching subordinates, and conflict resolution.
Objective: To introduce public safety services managers and supervisors to principles and
techniques of personal and personnel management.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe
techniques for identifying and alleviating stress upon an individual; develop strategies
for improving time management; and explain techniques for effective interpersonal
communications, motivating, counseling, and coaching subordinates, and conflict
resolution.

Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are stress management, time management,
interpersonal communications, employee motivation, counseling and coaching, conflict
resolution, and group dynamics. Methods of instruction include case studies,
computer-assisted instruction, individual activities. Method of evaluation includes
self-tests and a final examination.

Credit Recommendation: In the vocational or lower division baccalaureate/associate category, 1 semester hour in
Personnel or Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration,
Behavioral Science, Fire Science, Fire Administration, Law Enforcement, or Criminal
Justice (7/03) (12/08).

Self-Study Course for Community Safey Educators
ACE Number: NNFA-0149
Credit Type: Course
Version 1
Course Number: Q118
Course Title: Self-Study Course for Community Safey Educators
Location: National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
Length: Self-paced (average time 17.5 hours).
Version Dates: 05/01/2000 - Present

Description: SELF-PACED (AVERAGE TIME 17.5 HRS.) Student will be able to understand and explain
various aspects of community safety education; develop a coalition strategy; locate
resources; and evaluate community safety education programs.
Objective: To teach fire and emergency service personnel how to do a better job of planning,
implementing, and evaluating safety programs, particularly in working with various
people in the student's organization and within their community; to help students
understand some of the basic concepts about how to get started with an organization's
community safety education programs; and to assist students with some tips and
techniques on a variety of topics such as methods for locating partners to assist with
community education or techniques for locating resources for safety programs. The
program is easy-reading, enjoyable and thought-provoking.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and
explain various aspects of community safety education; develop a coalition strategy;
locate resources; and evaluate community safety education programs.

Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of community safety education,
identifying fire and injury problems, finding a partner, developing a coalition strategy,
resources, implementation, and evaluation. Methods of instruction include exercises,
case studies, learner presentations/reports, reading, a workbook, exercises, and final
examination. The final examination is not proctored. NFA relies on its secure logon and
password procedures for validity of student outcomes.

Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1
semester hour in Fire Science, Adult Education, General Education, Public Health, or
Safety Studies (8/01) (6/05).

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Thanks for the information, not just for me but for others.


I'm still considering the regular FEMA courses, even if not applicable for credit. I just realized I can probably use them as professional CEUs in a few of the categories my professional organization requires. I'm going to be checking with them, also.

[brain122]

Thanks for the information, not just for me but for others.


I'm still considering the regular FEMA courses, even if not applicable for credit. I just realized I can probably use them as professional CEUs in a few of the categories my professional organization requires. I'm going to be checking with them, also.

Can you explain how this works regarding CEU's? FEMA credits?, etc.

There definitely was a posting of FEMA credits taken as independent study and exact steps of how to get them transcribed.

It was the gentleman that graduated with an online degree (very young---congrats to him again, I think he is 17), and is now interning at a state office or something.

I cannot remember who that member is, but maybe they (sor someone who knows who this is) can help us out.

Thanks.

[rickyjo]

CEUs and College Credits table
The above link will let you see how many CEUs each class is worth.

To get them transcribed you need to download a transcript request form in the PDF format, print it, fill it out, and send it in.

Here is their official explanation (I bolded the URL and links for you):

Self Help Guide: Filling out a Transcript Request form & Submitting your request to the Independent Study Program.
Student Transcript- Is a complete document that includes your personal identification information, course numbers and titles, completion dates and the number of contact hours and/or applicable continuing education units. This document is mailed to the student’s address that is provided on the request form. Official Transcript- Is a complete document that includes your personal identification information, course numbers and titles, completion dates and the number of contact hours and/or applicable continuing education units. This document requires a student signature to release your training record to the designated institution. Follow these instructions below to request/submit your transcript request:
Go to Emergency Management Institute Home Page
Click on the “FEMA Independent Study” button.
Click on the link “IS Transcript Request”.
The IS Transcript Request form will launch in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Print out Transcript Request Form.
Fill out your name.

Fill out your mailing address.
Fill out Social Security number of student. The Independent Study Program uses the Social Security number as proof of US citizenship and also to uniquely identify the specific student. If you only need a student transcript, then you are ready to send in your form - follow the next step and stop. If you need an official transcript, then skip the next step and continue with the others.
There are 2 ways to submit your Transcript Request Form to the Independent Study Program. 1. By Mail: to address listed on the right. 2. By Fax: to number listed on the right.
Fill out the designated personnel that will be receiving your transcript.
Fill out Mailing Address of the receiving Institution that will be receiving your transcript.
Sign the bottom of the Transcript Request Form. The student’s signature is needed in order to send out Official Transcripts to Institutions or students.
Fill out date of your request.
There are 2 ways to submit your Transcript Request Form to the Independent Study Program. 1. By Mail: to address listed on the right. 2. By Fax: to number listed on the right.

[brain122]

Thanks for the info.

I think that looks like the post I was trying to find on the forums.

I am going to bookmark it this time.

Thanks again!

[rickyjo]

I think the member you were looking for was Farmerboy. He graduated college before highschool and is interning at the capital of his state or something like that.

I'm glad it helped.