Emergency Telecommunications (ETC)

ETC 050  Emergency Telecommunications Course  (0.0 Units)  
This entry-level course is designed for the student interested in a career in the emergency communications field. Areas of study will include telecommunication centers, dispatching, use of 911 computer systems, participation in emergency scenarios, and call processing. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course.
Lecture Hours: 45.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 051  Emergency Medical Dispatcher  (0.0 Units)  
The Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) has been recognized as an essential component of effective EMS systems. Proper and timely training as well as a sound Medical Protocol are what help EMDs deliver quality care to the public with emergency medical needs.
Lecture Hours: 18.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 052  Emergency Fire Dispatcher  (0.0 Units)  
The Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD), through the use of the FPDST, brings the science of structured call processing to the fire-rescue field. Completion of this course provides students with confidence to begin using the protocols even in the busiest of communication centers.
Lecture Hours: 18.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 053  Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher  (0.0 Units)  
The PPDST brings the science of structured call processing to the world of law enforcement. Completion of this course provides students with confidence to begin using the online protocol in the busiest of communication centers.
Lecture Hours: 18.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 054  Emergency Telecommunications Externship  (0.0 Units)  
This course is intended for students previously or currently enrolled in ETC 050, 051, 052, 053 that wish to gain experience in an emergency dispatch center. This includes a total of 24-27 hours at various emergency dispatch centers within the region.
Lab Hours: 27.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 060  POST Basic Dispatcher 1  (0.0 Units)  
This is the 1st of 4 courses to meet the requirement for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatcher training. This course covers professionalism, the criminal justice system, an introduction to law, interpersonal communication skills, and an overview of available community policing resources.
Lecture Hours: 43.88
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 061  POST Basic Dispatcher 2  (0.0 Units)  
This is the 2nd of 4 courses to meet the requirement for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatcher training. This course covers telephone technology, law enforcement call taking practices, radio technology and procedures, and community policing.
Lecture Hours: 50.63
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 062  POST Basic Dispatcher 3  (0.0 Units)  
This is the 3rd of 4 courses to meet the requirement for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatcher training.This course covers critical incidents, handling missing persons reports, domestic violence, and child, elder, and dependent abuse.
Lecture Hours: 45.0
Transfer: Not transferable
ETC 063  POST Basic Dispatcher 4  (0.0 Units)  
This is the 4th of 4 courses to meet the requirement for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatcher training. This course covers dispatcher wellness, handling callers with mental health conditions and intellectual/ developmental difficulties, human trafficking, and terrorism and extremist groups.
Lecture Hours: 47.25
Transfer: Not transferable