The APCO Institute EMD Program
combines telecommunicator skills with medical knowledge. According to ASTM and
NHTSA standards the APCO Institute requires that the Emergency Medical Dispatch
Course be taught by instructors with medical and telecommunicator backgrounds.
All EMD instructor candidates must hold a current CPR certification (AHA, ARC
or equivalent) and those who wish to teach the medical portion must have, minimally,
current certification as an Advanced EMT under the National Standard Curriculum
as set by the Department of Transportation (DOT).Any candidate that does not possess or
obtain this level of training will be classified as a
restricted dispatch
instructor and will not be able to teach the medical portion of the courses. If one individual can fulfill both the
telecommunications and medical requirements, that person may teach the entire
course alone. If not, the course must be presented by two APCO EMD instructors
who meet the proper qualifications. Any agency that does not have an in-house
medical instructor can contact APCO for assistance with instructing the medical
modules for an additional cost.
Topics include:
- Introduction to EMD
- The Instructional Process
- The Design/Utilization of Instructional Media
- Legal Issues in Training
- Utilizing Lesson Plans and Student Materials
- Overview of the EMD Program
- Simulation Design and Evaluation
- Practical Skill Development
- Student and Course Evaluations
- Implementation Policies and Procedures
Prerequisites:
- APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatcher
- CPR Certification
- Advanced Level EMT Certification (for Candidates wishing to instruct the medical portion of the course or wishing to instruct the entire course alone)
- Completion of a formal basic telecommunicator training program
- Minimum one year experience in a public safety communications center or a telematics or 3-1-1 call center.
Restrictions:
APCO Institute certified EMD Instructors may not conduct classes outside their own agency. EMD programs vary from agency to agency and APCO Institute, in accordance with the NHTSA Standard, restricts instructors to instruction in their own agencies. Excluded from this restriction are agencies who are part of a regional system with a common medical director and common guidecards. Contact APCO Institute for more details.
Recertification Requirements:
APCO Institute's Instructor Recertification Program requires instructor recertification every two years. Certified instructors will be issued a recertification package upon completion of this course.
Tuition:
$459 Live Course
$509 Institute Online
(includes $50 Distance Learning Fee)
Member Discount $20
Late Fee $25
Duration:
Classroom: 5 days
Online (web): 6 weeks
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Course is taught in the classroom, or in the Institute Online. Tuition does not include travel, lodging, meals, or other costs. Web class registration does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs. Certification fees are included in tuition. Students receive a comprehensive course manual. Successful students will earn APCO Institute International Certification.