Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate
Curriculum EMS.DIS.CERT (C444C)
Public safety dispatchers are responsible for receiving 911 emergency calls and dispatching the proper emergency responders to these emergencies. They are also responsible for disseminating information, acting as a communication portal, and playing an integral role for the on- scene emergency crews by serving as their communication link.
| DIS 111 Introduction to Public Safety Dispatching | | 3 credits |
| DIS 121 Law Enforcement Dispatching | | 2 credits |
| FIR 101 ◊ National Incident Management System (NIMS) | | 1 credit |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
| DIS 131 # Fire/EMS Dispatching | | 2 credits |
| DIS 132 # Emergency Medical Dispatcher | | 2 credits |
| FIR 102 ◊ Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents | | 1 credit |
| Total Semester Credits: | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 11
Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each DIS, and EMP course.
See DIS course descriptions; EMP course descriptions.
Coordinator: William Justiz, Ext. 3653