Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Program Overview
The Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Program consists of three modules designed to prepare individuals for essential roles within emergency communication systems.
- 911 Telecommunicator
- CPR/BLS (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support)
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
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1. 911 Telecommunicator
This 40-hour course equips participants with foundational knowledge, skills, and experience to effectively understand and operate within an emergency communications system. Participants will learn the functional operations of emergency communications and their responsibilities within such systems.
This course aligns with the following national 911 standards:
- APCO ANSI National Public Safety 911 Training Standard
- NENA 56-004: TTY/TDD Call Handling Standard
- NENA 56-005: Call Answering Standard
- NFPA 1061: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunicators
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2. CPR/BLS (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support)
This module provides participants with essential CPR and BLS training to handle life-threatening emergencies effectively.
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3. Emergency Medical Dispatcher
This 24-hour national certification course is designed for 911 Communications Officers who handle medical calls and dispatch field responders.
The course prepares and certifies entry-level emergency communications personnel in accordance with the NHTSA EMD National Standard Curriculum. It ensures participants acquire the baseline knowledge and skills needed to perform as Emergency Medical Dispatchers, as prescribed by agency medical control.
This program meets the following national certification standards:
- NHTSA Standard 11
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Program Prerequisites
- Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
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This comprehensive program ensures that individuals are well-prepared to serve in emergency communication roles with confidence and competence.
Who Should Enroll?
Aspiring Emergency Medical Dispatchers, healthcare and emergency services workers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and more.
HP809 – 68 hours
Instructor: Eugene Johnson (CEO, Hazmat Response Solutions, LLC)
Course Fee: $1,000 (textbook included)
Date: February 5 – April 25, 2025
Day: Wednesday & Friday 6pm-9pm – In person
Location: 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
Building: Workforce Training Center
Room: Wed – 209B & Sat – 128A
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Emergency Medical Responder
Formerly known as First Responder, this course is a 56-hour program designed to teach students the skills needed to sustain life and prevent further injury until advanced help arrives. While EMR personnel do not provide primary care to patients being transported by ambulance, they may be asked to assist during the transport of critically injured or ill patients. This course is often required by some industries for their safety and response personnel.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for factory safety officers and response teams, police officers, firemen or other persons who routinely respond to emergency situations at work or in the community.
HP808 – 56 hours
Instructor: Eugene Johnson (CEO, Hazmat Response Solutions, LLC)
Course Fee: $475 (textbook included)
Date: February 4 – April 8, 2025
Day: Tuesday 6pm-10pm – Virtual and Saturday (2/15, 3/1, 3/22, 3/29, & 4/5); In person
Location: 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
Building: Workforce Training Center
Room: 215
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HAZWOPER 40-HOUR TRAINING
Prepare yourself for the hazards you’ll encounter on the job with our HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training. This course provides essential knowledge on site characterization, toxicology, hazard recognition, chemical awareness, radiation hazards, and bloodborne pathogens.
Course Highlights:
- Meets and exceeds OSHA 1910.120, NFPA 472 & 1072 Standards
- Daily precautions like safe work practices, respiratory protection, PPE, and decontamination methods
- Critical monitoring techniques, including medical surveillance, air monitoring, and material sampling
- Hands-on training with PPE Levels A and B, leak containment, drum over-packing, and technical decontamination
Who Should Enroll?
This course is mandatory for individuals handling hazardous waste as emergency responders, hazardous waste site operators, or TSDF workers.
Get Certified and Advance Your Career
Students completing the program gain the skills to join Hazmat Response Teams, work in construction sites, crime scene clean-up, or environmental companies. You'll finish the course with practical experience in a simulated HAZMAT environment, ready to tackle real-world challenges safely and confidently.
If you are interested in the Hazwoper 40-hour training, complete the inquiry form and we will get back to you with information on the next available class.
