This course provides students with theory as contained in the National Training Curriculum (NSTC) for EMS Dispatcher. This course is designed to prepare EMS dispatcher personnel to operate a telecommunication base station for the purpose of receiving requests for emergency medical services and allocating community resources in response to such requests. Upon course completion, students should have an understanding of emergency medical services dispatch procedures and be able to effectively receive a call and dispatch appropriate personnel utilizing a scenario in a simulated situation.
Prerequisites
Program approval.