40 Hour Basic Telecommunicator Course

OCC Dispatch Academy

Course Description:

This is a 40 hour basic class that will introduce the new dispatcher to the basic requirements that are required to perform the responsibilities of a Telecommunicator.

Instructor:  

911 Dispatch Academy Staff

Topics:

  • Public Safety Overview - including Police, Fire and EMS
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Telecommunicator
  • Legal Aspects of Public Safety Communications
  • Interpersonal Techniques
  • Telephone Techniques
  • Call Classification
  • Radio Communications
  • Stress Management

Spring Course Details:

Questions: 911training@oaklandcc.edu

**The Course is SNC Approved (SNC #OCC202001A)**

*No shows WILL be billed unless cancellation is received 5 days prior to the class*