Active Shooter Incidents for Public Safety Communications, 2nd Ed.
This course is structured along the arc of events that happen before, during, and after an active shooter incident. The goal of the course is to provide education about the intricate issues and challenges posed by active shooter incidents, including: preparedness for an incident, response to an incident, and the role the telecommunicator plays following an incident. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Due to the nature of this topic it is highly recommended that students have successfully completed a 40 hour formal basic telecommunicator training program. **
Bullying and Negativity in the Communications Center, 2nd Ed.
Bullying is prevalent in the workplace including America’s 9-1-1 Comm Centers. The number of U.S workers affected by bullying is a staggering 65.6 million.In this presentation, we will define what bullying is and give some examples. We will also look at the people it affects in our Comm Centers. Finally we will give you the tools to combat the bullying problem in your Comm Center Choose a course number to learn more.
CALEA Campus Security Accreditation Manager
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CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager
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CALEA Public Safety Communications Accreditation Manager
Recognizing that the success of the accreditation process is dependent upon the skills of the accreditation manager, this online course was developed specifically for the CALEA Public Safety Communications Accreditation Manager.
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CALEA Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Manager
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Call Processing Incidents Involving Veterans with PTSD
This course provides information regarding the challenges that returning military veterans are facing and to prepare Telecommunicators for the possibility of interaction with Veterans in crisis. The focus is on Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury.
** No pre-requisites for this class **
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Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1
The APCO Institute Communications Center Supervisor course is designed for prospective, new or experienced communications supervisors who want to enhance their supervisory skills and knowledge.
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** Must hold APCOs PST and CTO Certifications or equivalent meeting the Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Officers (CTO). Must provide letter on agency letterhead stating pre-requisite has been met **
Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1 Instructor Update
The Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1 Instructor Update Course is designed to update all current APCO Certified CCS Instructors with the new 5th Edition release. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Students must hold a current CCS 4th edition Instructor certification **
Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1 Update
The Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1 Update Course is designed to bring all previously APCO Certified CCSs current with the new 5th Edition release. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Students must have completed any APCO CCS student course prior to 2019. **
Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1 Update (2019)
The Communications Center Supervisor, 5th Ed., Version 1 Update (2019) Course is designed to bring all APCO CCSs that certified in 2019 current with the new 5th Edition release. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Students must have completed the CCS 4th edition student course in 2019. **
Communications Training Officer, 5th Ed.
The Communications Training Officer (CTO) 5th Edition focuses on the development and maintenance of an agency’s one-on-one training program and provides the training necessary to foster levels of consistency for CTOs as they provide on-the-job training to new hires. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Students must have successfully completed a 40 hour formal basic
telecommunicator training program. **
| CLASS # | LOCATION | DATES | SEATS LEFT | |
| 53593 | Online | | 12/11/2019 - 01/21/2020 | 1 | |
| 53876 | Palatine, IL | Confirmed | 12/18/2019 - 12/20/2019 | 3 | |
| 53594 | Online | Full | 01/08/2020 - 02/11/2020 | 0 | |
| 55518 | Online | Full | 01/08/2020 - 02/11/2020 | 0 | |
| 55420 | Fayetteville, NC | | 01/15/2020 - 01/17/2020 | 15 | |
| 55454 | TAVARES,FL, | | 01/21/2020 - 01/23/2020 | 25 | |
| 54634 | Forest Hill, MD | | 01/28/2020 - 01/30/2020 | 25 | |
| 55467 | Pharr, TX | | 02/03/2020 - 02/05/2020 | 24 | |
| 53596 | Online | | 02/05/2020 - 03/10/2020 | 4 | |
| 54966 | Conyers, GA | | 02/11/2020 - 02/13/2020 | 23 | |
| 55423 | Fayetteville, NC | | 02/12/2020 - 02/14/2020 | 25 | |
| 53597 | Online | | 02/12/2020 - 03/17/2020 | 20 | |
| 53598 | Online | | 02/19/2020 - 03/24/2020 | 20 | |
| 54965 | West Bend, WI | | 02/24/2020 - 02/26/2020 | 22 | |
| 53599 | Online | | 02/26/2020 - 03/31/2020 | 20 | |
| 53600 | Online | | 03/04/2020 - 04/07/2020 | 19 | |
| 53601 | Online | | 03/11/2020 - 04/14/2020 | 20 | |
| 55476 | Rexburg, ID | | 03/16/2020 - 03/18/2020 | 25 | |
| 53602 | Online | | 03/18/2020 - 04/21/2020 | 20 | |
| 53603 | Online | | 03/25/2020 - 04/28/2020 | 20 | |
| 53604 | Online | | 04/08/2020 - 05/12/2020 | 20 | |
| 53605 | Online | | 04/22/2020 - 05/26/2020 | 20 | |
| 53606 | Online | | 05/06/2020 - 06/09/2020 | 20 | |
| 53607 | Online | | 05/13/2020 - 06/26/2020 | 20 | |
| 53608 | Online | | 05/20/2020 - 06/23/2020 | 20 | |
| 53609 | Online | | 06/03/2020 - 07/07/2020 | 20 | |
| 53610 | Online | | 06/10/2020 - 07/14/2020 | 20 | |
| 53611 | Online | | 06/17/2020 - 07/21/2020 | 20 | |
| 55424 | Fayetteville, NC | | 08/12/2020 - 08/14/2020 | 25 | |
Communications Training Officer, 5th Ed., Instructor
The Communications Training Officer Instructor 5th Edition Course teaches the best CTOs to teach others. Upon completion, the CTO Instructor will be able to train CTOs with APCO Institute materials. CTO Instructors will also be able to help build and maintain the CTO system. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Successful completion of current version of Communications Training Officer student course is required.
Note: State/Federal certified instructors may be able to submit an APCO Institute Instructor Application Form to obtain an APCO Agency Instructor Certificate **
Comprehensive Quality
A Comprehensive Quality Program cannot be created overnight. A program must be thought out and prior planning efforts put into the system utilizing the methods of measurement and the analysis of results achieved. A successful Quality Program will require a systematic approach.
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** Students should be experienced in communications center operations, have a working knowledge of communications policies and procedures, and be involved in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement process within their agency. **
Crisis Negotiations for Telecommunicators
This course will build on the knowledge, skills and abilities inherent in basic telecommunicator training programs to educate the public safety communications professional on the most effective way to receive and process calls involving crisis situations and to ensure they fulfill their role as a vital component of the overall public safety response. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Although there is no pre-requisite for the course, it is recommended that registrants for this class have completed a formal 40-hour basic telecommunicator course. **
Customer Service in Today's Public Safety Communications
Providing satisfactory customer service in the high energy, often high stress field of public safety communications, is paramount to successful performance in this profession, both for the individual telecommunicator as well as the agency they represent. This course addresses all aspects of customer service and how it impacts our industry. Choose a course number to learn more.
Disaster Operations and the Communications Center
This course serves to educate the public safety telecommunicator on a wide range of man-made and natural disasters, their effects on the community and its infrastructure and the response and recovery needs of each. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Although there is no pre-requisite for the course, it is recommended that registrants for this class have completed a formal 40-hour basic telecommunicator course. **
Emergency Medical Dispatch Manager
This course will assist with the implementation and management of the APCO Institute EMD Program. It is intended to provide appropriate personnel, whether administrator, communications supervisor or other management personnel, with the necessary guidelines and information required for the management of their agency's EMD program. Choose a course number to learn more.
Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 4
Topics covered provide the student with the knowledge and foundation to answer calls for emergency medical service and properly prioritize the response. The course also provides the student with the knowledge needed to convey proper pre-arrival instructions to the caller when needed.
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** Students must have successfully completed a 40 hour basic telecommunicator training program and have current certification in CPR from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent. **
Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 4, Instructor
The APCO Institute EMD program combines telecommunicator skills with medical issues. With this and ASTM standards in mind, the APCO Institute requires that the course be taught by instructors with medical and telecommunicator backgrounds. Choose a course number to learn more.
** 1. Current EMD 5.4 student certification 2. Current CPR (AHA/ARC/Equiv) Certification 3.
EMT-A or Paramedic or higher Certification *if applicable 4. Minimum one-year experience in
an emergency communications center (ECC), a telematics or 3-1-1 call center. 5. Must be
affiliated with an agency.
**
Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Edition, Version 4 Instructor Update
The Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 4 Instructor Update (2020) Course is designed to update all current APCO Certified EMD 5.3 Instructors with the new 5th Edition, Version 4 release. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Students must hold a current Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 3 Instructor certification **
Fire Service Communications, 2nd Ed., Version 1
APCO Institute's Fire Service Communications, 2nd Edition course raises the bar for in-service fire communications training! This dynamic course covers the terms, techniques and protocols required for excellence in fire service call taking and dispatch. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Although there is no pre-requisite for the course, it is recommended that registrants for this class have completed a formal 40-hour basic telecommunicator course. **
Fire Service Communications, 2nd Ed., Version 1, Canada
APCO Institute's Fire Service Communications, 2nd Edition Canada course raises the bar for in-service fire communications training! This dynamic course covers the terms, techniques and protocols required for excellence in fire service call taking and dispatch. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Although there is no pre-requisite for the course, it is recommended that registrants for this class have completed a formal 40-hour basic telecommunicator course. **
Fire Service Communications, 2nd Ed., Version 1, Instructor
This course combines enhanced instructional techniques training with specific training on how to conduct the Fire Service Communications, 2nd Edition student course. Successful completion of this course enables your agency instructors to instruct the Fire Service Communications, 2nd Edition student course in-house or regionally, allowing for significant reduction in your in-service training. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Successful completion of current version of Fire Service Communications student course is required.
Note: State/Federal certified instructors may be able to submit an APCO Institute Instructor Application Form to obtain an APCO Agency Instructor Certificate **
Illuminations - CTO Track
Instructors in CTO Illuminations present continuing education on training-related topics for CTOs, trainers and other interested individuals. Offered as an annual subscription-based program, the program includes four, courses per year. A new course begins every three months and must be completed within 90 days, prior to the beginning of the next course. 12 CDEs/year. Choose a course number to learn more.
** CTO experience or certification is recommended **
Illuminations - EMD Track
Instructors in the EMD Illuminations Program present monthly topics that meet requirements for EMD recertification. Offered as an annual online subscription-based service, the program enables participants to earn one CDE each month, for a total of 12 CDEs per subscription year. Choose a course number to learn more.
** EMD experience or certification is recommended **
Illuminations - General Track
The General Illuminations Program covers a wide range of topics and is offered as an annual online subscription-based service. Each month, General Illuminations instructors present timely, relevant topics that can be accessed online, anytime during the month. Each month-long course allows participants to earn one CDE, for a total of 12 CDEs per subscription year. Choose a course number to learn more.
Instructor Techniques Enrichment Course
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Instructor Techniques, 2nd Ed., for General Instructors
This course explores the basic skills and techniques of teaching. Based on the principles of adult education, students study the dynamics of instructional delivery. Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course reinforce the knowledge attained in discussions and demonstration. This course is ideal for those who have been tasked with training within your agency. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Minimum one year experience in a public safety communications center or a telematics or 3-1-1 call center. **
Law Enforcement Communications, 1st Ed.
APCO Institute's Law Enforcement Communications, 1st Edition course is a vital component in our training selection, by improving service to the caller and increasing safety of the responders. This dynamic course covers the terms, techniques and guidelines required for excellence in law enforcement call handling and radio dispatching. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Although there is no pre-requisite for the course, it is recommended that registrants for this class have completed a formal 40-hour basic telecommunicator course. **
Law Enforcement Communications, 1st Ed., Instructor
This course combines enhanced instructional techniques training with specific training on how to conduct the LEC 1st Edition student course. Successful completion of this course enables your agency instructors to instruct the LEC 1st Edition student course in-house or regionally, allowing for significant reduction in your new-hire and in-service training and travel costs. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Successful completion of current version of Law Enforcement Communications student course is required.
Note: State/Federal certified instructors may be able to submit an APCO Institute Instructor Application Form to obtain an APCO Agency Instructor Certificate **
Public Safety Communications Staffing & Employee Retention
In 2009, the Next Generation of APCO Project RETAINS announced that research had proven turnover rates for Comm Centers in the US were at 19%. That was an increase of 3% since 2005 and still reflected a higher turnover rate than the teaching and nursing industries - both highly publicized staffing crises.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 7th Ed.
PST1, 7th Edition meets and exceeds industry accepted national basic training standards, including the APCO/ANS 3.103.2.2015 and NFPA 1061 2014 Edition. Choose a course number to learn more.
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 7th Ed. Instructor
This course combines enhanced instructional techniques training with specific training on how to conduct the PST1, 7th Edition student course. Successful completion of this course enables your agency instructors to instruct the PST1, 7th Edition student course in-house or regionally, allowing for significant reduction in your new-hire and in-service training and travel costs. Choose a course number to learn more.
** Note: State/Federal certified instructors may be able to submit an APCO Institute Instructor Application Form to obtain an APCO Agency Instructor Certificate **
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 7th Ed., Canada
PST 1, 7th Edition training program has been revised to address Canadian Emergency Services Communications terminology and to introduce provincial and federal legislative requirements impacting Public Safety Communications across Canada. Choose a course number to learn more.
Surviving Stress
Stress affects people of all ages, professions and life situations. Understanding these causes of stress in the profession will allow the Public Safety Telecommunicator to recognize and mitigate some of the stressful situations that they may encounter. This course addresses how to detect stress within yourself and co-workers and provides measures to reduce the impact. Choose a course number to learn more.