Emergency Communications
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Emergency Communications is designed to provide students with the training required for employment in the emergency communications industry. Courses will cover an introduction to computer aided dispatch, emergency call basics, and emergency communications personnel responsibilities in addition to an introduction to and use of the Incident Command System. Also covers the National Incident Management System (NIMS), 911 policies and procedures and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Emergency Communications (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5186N
Total credits required
16
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Admission criteria
This program is offered through an educational partnership. Employment by the partnership organization is required for admission.
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Explain basic dispatch protocol and functions.
- Demonstrate communications procedures for high risk environments.
- Demonstrate Incident Command System (ICS) responsibilities and implementation procedures.
- Demonstrate emergency communications procedures.
- Use radio dispatch cards and codes.
- Compare various location systems.
- Assess emergency call information.
- Use department phonetic alphabet, common terms, and abbreviations.
- Explain the role of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
- Summarize online crime reporting website procedures for access and reporting.
- Complete alarm calls.
- Explain Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) reporting requirements.
- Demonstrate procedures for managing specific emergency situations.
- Compare Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) resources.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16 | |
| LET180 | Introduction to Computer Aided Dispatch | 2 |
| LET181 | Emergency Communications Personnel | 2 |
| LET182 | Emergency Communications Procedures | 3 |
| LET184 | Introduction to 911 Call Basics | 3 |
| LET185 | 911 Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| LET186 | Specialized 911 Call Procedures | 3 |
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