Protective Services
PA Department of Education CIP Code
43.9999 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services, Other
The program has a specialized lab area for practical learning experiences, including a smokehouse used for searches and venting, laddering windows and roofs, hoseline advancement, safe fireground scenarios, and forcible entry. The other sections of the facility are used for handcuffing procedures, crime scene investigation, evidence collection, photographic evidence, documentation skills and report writing, safety checks of the facility, and PowerPoint presentations. During EMS, the students have the equipment to properly obtain a patient’s vitals and scenarios on how to provide care for a patient. The students also complete a physical fitness test that is constructed by the students. The test is built from several area standards from the State Police, County Police, Military, and Firefighting PT standards.
Key Learning Objectives:
Firefighting
- Building Construction
- Water Sources
- Searches
- Ladders
- PPE and SCBA
- Extinguishers
- Ventilation
- Hose lays
Law Enforcement
- Constitution of the United States
- Amendments
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Crime Scene Photography
- Handcuffing
- Crime Scene Documentation
- Crime Scene Evidence Collection
EMS
- Patient Vitals
- Medical Patients
- Trauma Patients
- EMS Patient Care
- Equipment Use
- Equipment Identification
Post-Secondary Options: After completing the program, students can further their education by pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in fields such as:
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Luzerne County Community College (Fire Science; EMS; Criminal Justice)
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Lackawanna County College (Criminal Justice; ACT 120 program; EMS)
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Pennsylvania College of Technology (EMS; Criminal Justice)
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ITT Technical Institute (Criminal Justice)
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Military
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Preparation for ACT 120/235
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Preparation for Fire Academy
These advanced studies can lead to higher-level positions and specialized roles in the protective services sector.
Career Prospects: Graduates are well-prepared for various roles in the industry, including:
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Firefighting
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Law Enforcement
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Military
Industry Certifications: Students are able to earn the following certifications in their years at the CTCLC.
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Stop The Bleed
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ASHI First Aid/Basic Life Support ICS Nims 100, 200, 700, 800
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PPCI OCAT
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PPCI PATH
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PPCI Self Defense
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PPCI PPBT
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OSHA 10
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HazWhopper 24
Co-Op Opportunities: Students can be placed in the workforce through our Cooperative Education program. Below are some opportunities for Protective Services students.
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Pennsylvania Ambulance
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NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
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For Co-Op placement, please contact Mrs. Bonnie Baker, Co-Op Coordinator at bbaker@ctclc.edu.