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Emergency Medical Dispatch, 5th Ed., Version 3, Instructor, Online #53736

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Oct 23, 2019 - Dec 03, 2019
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1. Current EMD 5th edition, Version 3 student certification 2. Current CPR Certification 3. EMT-A or Paramedic Certification *if applicable 4. Minimum one-year experience in an emergency communications center (ECC), a telematics or 3-1-1 call center.
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

EXCEPTION:
Note: State/Federal certified instructors may be able to submit an APCO Institute Instructor Application Form to obtain an APCO Agency Instructor Certificate.

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:
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Non-Member Member *
Live 5 days $459 $439
Online 6 weeks $509 $489
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* You must be a current Associate, Full or Commercial member to receive member discounts on all courses. Online members receive member discounts on online courses only.

Late fee $25 (applied 10 days prior to course start date)
Tuition includes a comprehensive course manual and all certification fees.
Additional shipping fees may apply for international shipments.

Massachusetts Registrants: Registration fees vary, depending of the number of course registrants. Fees will be adjusted at the start of the course, and you will receive a refund or revised invoice if necessary. For more info, contact institute@apcointl.org.

Tuition for live courses does not include travel, lodging, meals or other costs. Online class tuition does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs. Successful students will earn APCO Institute certification.

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