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APCO Institute Illuminations

APCO Institute’s Illuminations Program is an annual subscription-based service that allows you to obtain topic-specific, at-your-desk continuing education.There are multiple Illuminations tracks available to subscribers. Registration for each track is priced separately. You may subscribe consecutively to as many tracks as you like. All Illuminations Program courses are offered online and are taught by APCO Institute Adjunct Instructors.


Illuminations – General Track
This track offers a wide range of monthly topics of interest to anyone in public safety communications. Subscribers earn one CDE for each session completed.

2017 Topics:
  • Verbal De-Escalation
  • TDD
  • Active Shooter Case Study
  • Understaffed? Am I Part of the Problem?
  • A Car is Calling (Telematics)
  • Traffic-Related Incidents
  • What is FirstNet?
  • Stalking
  • Business Alarms and Hold-Ups
  • Evolving Technologies
  • Mass Shootings
  • Tips for Maintaining Good Health

Illuminations – EMD Track
EMD Illuminations includes monthly topics of particular interest to emergency medical dispatchers, although the track is open to anyone. Subscribers earn one CDE for each.

2017 Topics:
  • Suicide & Self-Inflicted Injuries
  • Trench Collapse/Confined Space Rescues
  • Legal Issues: HIPPA, Universal Precautions & DNR
  • Mass Casualty Incidents
  • Stopping the Gossip!
  • New Trends in Illicit Intoxicants
  • Leadership: What it Takes
  • TDD for EMD
  • PTSD in Public Safety
  • Systems of the Body: Circulatory & Respiratory
  • Understanding Alcoholism and Intoxicated Callers
  • Domestic Violence

Illuminations – CTO Track
CTO Illuminations enables communications training officers and others a chance to delve into specific topics that impact training and continuing education in the comm center. Because each topic is offered quarterly, students have the chance to explore in more detail complex topics that cannot be sufficiently addressed in a month-long session. Subscribers earn three CDEs for each quarterly session completed.

2017 Topics:
  • Generational Learning
  • Performance-Based Training
  • Documentation & Feedback
  • Remedial Training

Illuminations – Instructor Track
The Instructor Illuminations Program provides at-your-desk continuing education for APCO agency instructors and others interested in topics about teaching and learning. Because each topic is offered quarterly, students have the chance to explore in more detail complex topics that cannot be sufficiently addressed in a month-long session. Subscribers earn three CDEs for each quarterly session completed.

2017 Topics:
  • Student Engagement
  • Achieving Deeper Learning
  • Multiple Intelligences
  • Lesson Planning

Cost:  Annual Subscription (per student):
(No refunds, transfers, or substitutions allowed for this program)
  • $99 (Non Member)
  • $89 (APCO Member Price)
  • $79 (Group of 26-50 registrants)
  • $69 (Group of 51 and up registrants)
APCO Institute is committed to bringing you affordable, quality training and education. Please take the opportunity to try out this new learning medium and invite a co-worker or two to join you!

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Illuminations - CTO Track #72459 - Analyzing Chapter 6 of the CTO Standard 
Class ID: 72459
Class begins: Apr 01, 2025
Illuminations - CTO Track #72458 - CTO Toolbox: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Training Effectiveness 
Class ID: 72458
Class begins: Jan 01, 2025
Illuminations - EMD Track #72863 - Recognizing "Chest Pain" 
Class ID: 72863
Class begins: Jun 01, 2025
Illuminations - EMD Track #72862 - Animal Maulings 
Class ID: 72862
Class begins: May 01, 2025
Illuminations - EMD Track #72861 - Refreshing Your Medical Term Knowledge 
Class ID: 72861
Class begins: Apr 01, 2025
Illuminations - EMD Track #72860 - When lightning Strikes! 
Class ID: 72860
Class begins: Mar 01, 2025
Illuminations - EMD Track #72859 - Pediatric Emergency Calls 
Class ID: 72859
Class begins: Feb 01, 2025
Illuminations - EMD Track #72858 - Piercings and Self Mutilations 
Class ID: 72858
Class begins: Jan 01, 2025
Illuminations #72849 - Complacency in Call Handling 
Class ID: 72849
Class begins: Jun 01, 2025
Illuminations #72848 - Dealing with Suicide Threats 
Class ID: 72848
Class begins: May 01, 2025
Illuminations #72847 - Handling Language Barriers in the ECC 
Class ID: 72847
Class begins: Apr 01, 2025
Illuminations #72846 - Am I a Liability? 
Class ID: 72846
Class begins: Mar 01, 2025
Illuminations #72845 - Introduction to AI 
Class ID: 72845
Class begins: Feb 01, 2025
Illuminations #72844 - Handling Ambush Calls 
Class ID: 72844
Class begins: Jan 01, 2025
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