Corrections Academy Basic Curriculum


Lock	Course	Hours
1	Introduction to Training & Corrections	4
2	Departmental Organizational Structure	2
3	Correctional Security and Offender Supervision	4
4	Physical Fitness Conditioning	35
5	Criminal Justice System	2
6	Dept. Policies/Procedures & Emergency Plan	2
7	Officer Safety/Restraint/Straight Baton	50
8	Ethics & Professionalism	3
9	Offender/Staff Relations	2
10	Interpersonal Communication (IPC)	12
11	Report Writing	12
12	Minority Relations / Sexual Harrassment	4
13	Correctional Law and Legal Responsibilities	4
14	Search Procedures	4
15	Narcotic Recognition & Addictive Issues	2
16	Preservation of Evidence	2
17	Consent of Decree / ACA	4
18	Infectious Diseases	4
19	Special Needs Offenders	8
20	Introduction to Inmate Classification	2
21	Control Center Operations	2
22	Count Procedures	2
23	Key & Tool Control	2
24	Radio & Telephone Communications	3
25	Fire Safety	4
26	Standard First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross)	8
27	Use of Force	4
28	Inmate Transport Procedures	4
29	Institutional Tour/On Site OJT (Optional)	0
30	Firearms Certification	40
31	Chemical Agents/Special Munitions & Control Devices	12
32	Crisis Intervention	8
33	Hostage Situations	4
34	Suicide Prevention	4
35	Institutional Inmate Gangs	8
36	Stress Management	4
37	Defensive Driving Course	8
38	Courtroom Demeanor	2
39	Dealing with the Female Offender	4
40	Domestic Relations	4
41	Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace	4
42	Reserved For Later Use	0
43	Reserved For Later Use	0
44	Reserved For Later Use	0
45	Reserved For Later Use	0
46	Leadership	4
47	L.E.T.R.A	40
48	Substance Abuse	4
49	Written Exams	8
50	Graduation Practice	2
51	Graduation Preparation	2
52	Graduation	2
TOTAL COURSE HOURS		320

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