Fundamentals of Emergency Dispatch
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
Most 冈本视频 classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
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What will I learn?
- Explore the roles of the Emergency Telecommunicator
- Examine the various technologies used in emergency telecommunication.
- Examine the the types of calls that may come into the telecommunication center.
- Examine a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system [including mapping and recording devices].
- Explain radio technology and radio broadcast procedures in public safety communications.
- Recognize the importance of disaster preparedness and readiness for emergency telecommunicator centers.
- Identify the essential communication skills of emergency dispatching.
- Identify the legal responsibilities and liability with emergency dispatching.
- Examine stress in public safety communications.
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 21019
- Delivery:
- Blended - Less than 50% Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Instructors:
- Katie Hendrickson
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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01/22/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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01/22/25 - 03/12/25 |
W
12:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
Green Bay Campus Room CC123
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