Bachelor's Degree in Civil Protection and Emergency Management

Program Description

he Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Protection and Emergency Management prepares professionals dedicated to protecting people, communities, and property from emergencies and disasters, whether caused by natural hazards or human activities. The program develops competencies in prevention, emergency response, recovery, and disaster management, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to minimize risks, coordinate emergency plans, and reduce the impact of crises. Graduates are prepared to work in public safety agencies, civil protection organizations, rescue services, emergency management institutions, and humanitarian assistance programs, playing a vital role in safeguarding society and promoting community resilience. The Higher University Technician (TSU) in Paramedicine prepares students to provide pre-hospital emergency care and first aid, responding rapidly and effectively to medical emergencies and accidents. Students develop competencies in rescue operations, victim care, emergency response management, and coordination with civil protection teams. Graduates may work in ambulance services, hospitals, emergency response organizations, and rescue operations, supporting civil protection efforts through specialized medical knowledge and skills. Program Schedule Higher University Technician (TSU) in Paramedicine Monday to Friday * Morning Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. * Afternoon Schedule: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Protection and Emergency Management Monday to Friday * Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mission

We are an academic program dedicated to educating highly qualified professionals in the field of Civil Protection, equipped with the competencies required to prevent, respond to, and manage emergency situations caused by natural or human-induced hazards. Through an educational approach focused on technical knowledge, strategic skills, and ethical values, graduates actively contribute to community safety and well-being, improving quality of life and strengthening social resilience.

Vision

To be a leading academic program recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates in Civil Protection and Emergency Management, distinguished by the preparation of professionals with strong competencies that enable them to perform effectively in the workforce, provide innovative solutions, and make significant contributions to societal development and public safety.

Professional Profile

Graduates are capable of coordinating emergency services and civil protection operations through the analysis of hazards, risk factors, disruptive phenomena, intervention plans, administrative tools, and applicable regulations. These competencies enable professionals to reduce morbidity and mortality rates, as well as minimize the economic, social, and environmental impacts of emergencies and disasters.
Consult Program Structure
Higher University Technician (TSU) in Paramedicine

First Four-Month Term

English I

Human Development and Values

Mathematics

Anatomy

Physical Examination Techniques

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Communication and Digital Skills

Second Four-Month Term

English II

Socio-Emotional Skills and Conflict Management

Physics

Physiology

Prehospital Trauma Support I

Life Support Protocols

Emergency Care Management I

Third Four-Month Term

English III

Critical Thinking and Decision-Making

Integrative Project I

Pathophysiology

Prehospital Trauma Support II

Pharmacology

Emergency Care Management II

Fourth Four-Month Term

English IV

Professional Ethics

Industrial Safety I

Psychology and Emergency Management in Disaster Scenarios

Operational Coordination

Statistics for Emergency Services

Physical Conditioning

Fifth Four-Month Term

English V

High-Performance Team Leadership

Industrial Safety II

Integrative Project II

Rescue Techniques

Service Administration

Advanced Physical Training

Sixth Four-Month Term

First Professional Internship in the Productive Sector

Upon successful completion, students earn the Higher University Technician (TSU) Degree and Professional License in Paramedicine.

First Four-Month Term

English VII

Emergency Health and Sanitation

Probability and Statistics Applied to Civil Protection

Risk Analysis I

Sustainability and Climate Change

Fire and Explosives

Risk Planning and Management I

Second Four-Month Term

English VII

Emergency Health and Sanitation

Probability and Statistics Applied to Civil Protection

Risk Analysis I

Sustainability and Climate Change

Fire and Explosives

Risk Planning and Management I

Third Four-Month Term

English VIII

Participatory Methodologies and Community Resilience

Risk Analysis II

Risk Atlas and Georeferencing Systems

Climatology and Meteorology

Risk Planning and Management II

Integrative Project III

Fourth Four-Month Term

Second Professional Internship in the Productive Sector

Upon successful completion, students earn the Bachelor’s Degree and Professional License in Civil Protection and Emergency Management.

Primary Contact

Dr. Mauricio Alfredo Rodríguez Padilla

Director of the Physical Therapy and Civil Protection & Emergency Management Programs