What is FEMA credit?

[Big Jimbo_46]

I was just on the ACE transcript site entering some information when I saw the FEMA classes listed under National Emergency Training Center - EMI... some of them are listed as giving UL credit (?) One of them that I have completed is Retrofitting Flood Prone Structures... here's the description with the credits at the bottom.....

Organization: National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Version 2
Location: Emmitsburg, MD.
Length: 24 hours
Dates: March 2009 – Present
Description: 24 HRS (4 DAYS). Student will be able to identify basic retrofitting methods appropriate for residential structures in flood-prone areas; identify NFIP policy toward retrofitting flood-prone residential structures and the regulations that govern retrofitting projects; evaluate the suitability of retrofitting measure for individual residential structures in terms of technical parameters, homeowner preferences, and Federal, state, and local regulations; conduct detailed benefit/cost analyses and objective analyses of retrofitting alternatives to arrive at technically preferred measure and/or screen out alternative which are not applicable or no permitted; design application of elevation of structures (buildings) on solid perimeter walls or open foundations such as posts, columns, pilings, or piers; design application of small floodwall, small levee, or beam placement to protect individual structures (including the installation of temporary or permanent closure of openings); strengthen foundations, walls, and floors to make them resist flood and flood-related loads; installation of temporary or permanent shields or sealants over exterior elements to make structures watertight; relocation of existing structure outside the floodplain; and make building components, including utilities, structural and non-structural components, and contacts water-damage-resistant during period of internal flooding of the structure.
Objective: To provide engineering and economic guidance to architects, engineers, and local code enforcement officials on retrofitting existing one- to four- family residential structure situated in flood-prone area.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify basic retrofitting methods appropriate for residential structures in flood-prone areas; identify NFIP policy toward retrofitting flood-prone residential structures and the regulations that govern retrofitting projects; evaluate the suitability of retrofitting measure for individual residential structures in terms of technical parameters, homeowner preferences, and Federal, state, and local regulations; conduct detailed benefit/cost analyses and objective analyses of retrofitting alternative to arrive at technically preferred measure and/or screen out alternatives which are not applicable or not permitted; design application of elevation of structures (buildings) on solid perimeter walls or open foundations such as posts, columns, pilings, or piers; design application of small floodwall, small levee, or beam placement to protect individual structures (including the installations of temporary or permanent shields or sealants over exterior elements to make structures watertight; relocation of existing structures outside the floodplain; and make building components, including utilities, structural and non-structural components, and contents water-damage-resident during period of internal flooding of the structure.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are the review of the independent study course (pre-require for course), determination of flood-related hazard, building assessment, design practices, benefit/cost analysis, and case studies. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion sessions, videotape, team/group work, computer lab, and exercises.
Credit Recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Civil Engineering or Emergency Management (12/98) (7/01) (12/04) (3/09)


Anybody with any ideas? Can these courses be transcribed through ACE for more than free elective credits??? Someone with more smarts on this chime in.... have we discovered a gold mine?

Jimbo