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Career Area: Law, Public Safety and Security
Pathway Certificate
Program Number: 61-504-3
Approximately Less Than 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.

Emergency Dispatch Certificate Careers

The student will learn the basic tools, technology and protocols involved in emergency dispatching. The certificate will involve both lecture and hands on exercises to familiarize the student with the skills necessary to succeed in this field. Professional dispatchers will be assisting the students in learning the competencies required to complete the course.

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this certificate:

911 Dispatcher
Communications Officer
Communications Operator
Communications Specialist
Dispatcher
Emergency Communications Operator (ECO)
Police Dispatcher
Public Safety Dispatcher
Telecommunicator

Wisconsin Technical College Emergency Dispatch Certificate Programs

Emergency dispatchers play a vital role in keeping our communities safe; they are the first to answer emergency calls for help, gather information to identify the nature of the emergency, and dispatch the appropriate resources. Their meticulous documentation helps to ensure prompt response times.

The development of stress management, self-care and communication skills can make all the difference and are essential for those starting in Criminal Justice.

With our Emergency Dispatch Certificate, there’s no limit to how far you can go. It’s the perfect foundation for advancing your education and career, paving the way for an associate degree.
 
The student completing this Pathway Certificate can take a national exam to certify and credential the student in the Fundamentals of Emergency Dispatching. The student will learn the basic tools, technology and protocols involved in emergency dispatching. The certificate will involve both lectures and hands-on exercises to familiarize the student with the skills necessary to succeed in this field. Professional dispatchers will be assisting the students in learning the competencies required to complete the course.

Emergency Dispatch Certificate Pathway Certificate Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Certificate
Moraine Park Emergency Dispatch at Moraine Park
Northeast Emergency Dispatch Certificate at Northeast