What is FEMA credit?

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I keep reading about FEMA credit being offered. What it is it exactly? How do I get it? How does it count towards my degree? Thanks for any information on this! As you guys have my curiousity!

Hello Journeyk9,

Here is some info I put together for one of my TESC classmates. I'm not sure which school you are enrolled at so you would need to call your advisor to find out exactly which courses they will accept. Also you can only choose courses that are listed as college credit.

But atleast this will give you an idea of how it works.

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I started with the professional development series. They are geared toward managers and are very good for any business major. There are seven now available to take online. They are only 25 questions each and super easy.

http://training.fema.gov/IS/searchIS.asp?keywords=PDS

Here is the main course list online.
http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp

Take note of the important notices and quick help guide boxes to the right. There you will find answers to any question you could possible have.

Okay so to get started:

What you want to do is when you click on the hyperlink of a course. You will see two buttons one to download materials and the other is the final exam button. Some even have another button for test questions. The questions are always included at the back of the course material section. Many have the option of either a word or pdf document. Print out the test section from the document.

Check of your answers A B C D E on the paper copy. When complete you go back into the course link. Click the button to take the exam. You are now at a page with the answer sheet and a section below to fill in your personal information. After entering your answers fill in your information and click the submit button. In a day you will receive an email from EMI to congratulate you on passing and it will have the link to your certificate. Note it took 24hrs only for the first three-four exams, after I would get the emails almost instantly to within 15mins.

Repeat this for each course. Once all are done you fill out the transcript form and fax or mail to EMI. This is also free of charge. TESC accepts transcripts from EMI\FEMA. They will send a transcript to TESC and you will also receive a copy. TESC takes about 5 weeks from receipt of the transcript to process and apply it to your official transcript. It’s a very easy process and you will be finished fast. Even if you do only three a week, by the time you finish the semester your free electives could be completed.

Good luck!