Basic Telecommunicator Course #1080

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In-Service Course
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Course
Course: Basic Telecommunicator Course #1080
TCOLE Mandated
Yes
Audience
Telecommunications
Level
Basic
Hours
80
Cost
$360.00
Details
Effective January 1, 2014, this training is now a licensing course required of all new telecommunication specialists.  The course must be completed within one year of hire by an agency.  Participants must meet state minimum standards set forth by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), pass the course, and pass the TCOLE state exam in order to become licensed.

This class is open to individuals seeking their Basic Telecommunications License. 

It is required to complete NIMS 100 and 200 before taking this course.  NIMS 100 and 200 can be completed through FEMA online at: http://www.training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.aspx

Prior to starting section 4.2.4: students must have a current, nationally recognized Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 

  • This includes, but is not limited to, courses from the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.  The CPR course must be taken in-person and the student must complete practical scenarios for adult/infant/ AED to be certified.
  • The student must present a current and valid certificate to the training provider.

*Before registering for the Basic Telecommunicator Course, all applicants must first take the AACOG entrance exam.

The test is a Basic Reading Comprehension test.  There is no charge for the entrance exam.  Please email [email protected] to schedule a date to take the AACOG entrance exam (TABE Test).

If you are with an agency:  A copy of the L2, L3 and letter(on agency letter head) of good standing are also required to take this course.

If you are not with an agency:  Email [email protected] to get the list of items needed to take this course.

For questions about this class or other Telecommunicator classes in the future, contact [email protected]

NOTE: A LAPTOP IS OPTIONAL, BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE

Limited to 20 students maximum

Instructor Name
Amber Chupp
Location
Academy Wetmore
Address

12625 Wetmore Rd, Suite 436
San Antonio, TX 78247
United States

Open to those not in law enforcement?
Yes
Agency Only (Hosted)
No
Contact Email
Total Seats
25
Status
Open