Course Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

IP11 Public Safety I

Course CodeIP11
Course TitlePublic Safety I
Course DescriptionDevelop a basic understanding of careers and skills in the public safety pathway. Perform basic skills with these different careers, including firefighting, EMT, and law enforcement. Create a student personal plan for a career in public safety. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in public safety.
Cluster GroupingCaring for Communities
Career ClusterPublic Service and Safety (PSSA)
Course Lead ConsultantMelissa Leeds
melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov
Course StatusStandard
Course TypeAdopted
POL (Proof of Learning)Credential
Credential as POLLaw and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency
Curriculum DateSummer 2021
Hours of Instruction135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment25
Course Credit1
Inherently HonorsNo
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation RequirementNo
Math Option CreditNo
PrerequisitesNone
Cluster Grouping(s)Caring for Communities
Career Cluster(s)Public Service and Safety (PSSA)
Pathway Level(s)Emergency Management (EMMG) - Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Technology (EMMT) - Supplemental Technical
Firefighter Technology (FIFI) - Supplemental Technical
Law and Justice (LAWJ) - Supplemental Technical
Public Safety (PSPW) - Prerequisite
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)Law and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency
National Incident Management System
CTSO(s)
(Career and Technical Student Organization)
SkillsUSA
SOC Code(s)
(Standard Occupational Classification Code)
Correctional Officers and Jailers (33-3012)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021)
Emergency Management Directors (11-9161)
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011)
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051)