2023-2024 Credential Information
Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency
Credential Name | Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency |
Credential Vendor Info | LAPSEN LAPSEN credential available through Schoolnet. |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Three options depending on how the test is taken: Schoolnet Test Summary Report, Canvas Gradebook Export, or Paper/Pencil Student Responses (scored) |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IP11 Public Safety I |
Credential as POL | IP11 POL = Yes     Note: Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency |
Pathway(s)^ | Emergency Management (EMMG)Public Safety (PSPW) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | None |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021)First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011)Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | No This is intended as a foundational certification that leads students into their stackable certification at the next recognized level. |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line and Paper/pencil |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | Schoolnet The LAPSEN certification test has been purchased by NCDPI and loaded into Schoolnet for administration. See the CIMC Moodle for instructions to launch the test. Access the Test Summary Report in the Reporting Dashboard within Schoolnet. |
Testing Environment Requirements | Schoolnet Testing |
Proctored Requirements | CIMC |
Exam Time Allotment | 90 minutes |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher |
Retakes | Yes Two retakes at no cost. |
Student Accommodations | Yes https://lapsen.org/student-certification/ |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | Beginning in 2024-2025, this certification will be offered on-line through LAPSEN, and the credential cost will be $15.00. |
National Incident Management System
Credential Name | National Incident Management System |
Credential Vendor Info | FEMA - Emergency Management Institute https://www.training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate Certificate of Achievement (FEMA) printed from Emergency Management Institute. Certificate is emailed directly to student who will need to forward to teacher for printing and verification. Information is also available in NC TERMS through NC EM (https://terms.ncem.org/TRS/). |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IP11 Public Safety IIP21 Emergency Medical Technology I |
Credential as POL | IP11 POL = NoIP21 POL = No |
Pathway(s)^ | Emergency Management (EMMG)Emergency Medical Technology (EMMT)Public Safety (PSPW) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required Instructor must be certified. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021)First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011)Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051)Firefighters (33-2011)First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (33-1021)Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)Registered Nurses (29-1141)Respiratory Therapists (29-1126) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes NIMs certifications are the foundation certifications for ALL public safety areas and are a requirement in all these careers. |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | No |
Test Site Options and Requirements | https://training.fema.gov/nims/ |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | N/A |
Exam Time Allotment | 30 minutes for each of the four different certs |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher |
Retakes | No |
Student Accommodations | Yes https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/equal-rights/accommodation Open book and notes are allowed for any IS (Independent Study) test per NC Emergency Management. |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | None |