May 27, 2020 - Jul 07, 2020
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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
This course explores the basic skills and techniques of
teaching. Based on the principles of
adult education, the students study the dynamics of instructional delivery.
Successful completion of this course provides your agency instructors with the
techniques they need to apply to the Law Enforcement Communications course. As agency instructors they will be able to
deliver the LEC course either in-house or regionally, allowing for significant
reduction in your in-service training and travel costs.
Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course
reinforce the knowledge attained in lecture and demonstration. In addition,
each participant receives a comprehensive Law Enforcement Communications, First
Edition Instructor Guide Package as part of the course tuition. The Instructor
Guide Package includes the
Instructor Techniques
textbook, course outline, lesson plans, the student text, and detailed
instructions on how to set up and run the course in-house for your agency.
Once certified as a LEC Instructor, your instructors will be
registered in our online community of instructors, created just for the Law
Enforcement Communications course.This
PSConnect community will give access to the teaching resources, including
the companion PowerPoint, audio-visual resources, optional readings, study
packages, puzzles and games.
LEC – Instructor Technique textbook includes modules
on:
- Instructional Techniques
- The Learning Process
- Lesson Plans
- Design and Use of Instructional Media
- Simulation Design and Use
- Testing and Evaluation
- Liability in Training
- Instructor Resources
Upon successful completion of the
course, your agency instructor will be able to:
- Train your personnel in the new Law Enforcement Communications, First Edition student course with these capacities:
- Foster skill development through practical exercises
- Develop lesson plans
- Design and use instructional media
- Create effective simulations
- Create quizzes and exams based on course objectives
- Understand the factors relating to liability in training
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of the Law Enforcement
Communications, First Edition student course.
- Minimum one year experience in a public safety
communications center or a telematics or 3-1-1 call center.
Recertification Requirements:
APCO Institute certified agency instructors are required to
recertify every two years. Complete information on the recertification process
is provided at the conclusion of the Law Enforcement Communications, First
Edition Instructor course.
Recertification requires ongoing continuing
education and teaching.
Tuition:
$459 Live Course
$509 Institute Online
(includes $50 Distance Learning Fee)
Additional shipping fees may apply for
international shipments
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.