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APCO INSTITUTE LAUNCHES EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH ONLINE
January 21, 2009, Alexandria, Va. - The APCO Institute announced today it would offer its first online Emergency Medical Dispatcher course.
The APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatcher course is based on the NHTSA National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). Completion of the course means that the student has met all of the requirements of the National Standard Curriculum - an important point for states that require compliance with the national curriculum.
The six-week course provides 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.
“The APCO Institute is excited to finally be able to offer EMD online by utilizing more of today’s technology,” said APCO Institute EMD Program Manager Pam Kaufman. “Launching EMD online is another effort to assist our members and agencies by offering affordable training during these tough financial times.”
The first online APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatcher course begins on February 18. Tuition is $429. APCO International members receive a $20 discount.
Visit http://www.apcointl.com/institute/courses/emd.htm for more information.
The first online APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatcher course begins on February 18. Tuition is $429. APCO International members receive a $20 discount.
About APCO Institute
APCO Institute, a subsidiary of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, is the premier organization addressing educational and certification needs of public safety communications agencies. The Institute offers a selection of affordable training and educational resources for public safety communicators throughout the United States and in the international arena. Instructional offerings range from first-line basic training to supervisory, and communication center management courses, technical testing, agency and agent certification, and Web Seminars addressing current public safety communications issues. APCO Institute offers several training options including certification programs through traditional classroom instruction and APCO Institute Online internet-based training. APCO Virtual College, a cooperative effort between APCO Institute and the Institute for Emergency Preparedness (IEP) offers a degree program in Public Safety Communications. APCO Virtual College is an internet-based distance learning academic program designed for, and directed specifically toward individuals in the public safety communication. For more information, visit www.apcoinstitute.org.
About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.apcointl.org.
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