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EMD Concepts
The APCO Institute EMD Concepts course is designed to familiarize students with the philosophy of emergency medical dispatching and its role in today's communications center. The course deals with the national standards and guidelines of emergency medical dispatching as well as the design and components of EMD in general. Students will learn how emergency medical dispatch works and the most common pitfalls to avoid on the road to establishing an EMD program in their agency.
Please note: Completion of the EMD Concepts course will not result in an individual being certified as an APCO Institute Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher. This is an awareness level course only. Anyone wishing to become an APCO Institute Certified EMD will still need to successfully complete the 32-hour APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatcher Course. Topics include:
 EMD Program Overview
The Emergency Medical Dispatcher
EMD Implementation
EMD Guidecards
Anatomy and Physiology
Legal and Liability Issues
Quality Control
Perfect for a one day Pre-Conference or Post-Conference Course
Tuition:
$199 Live Course
$249 Institute Online
(includes $50 Distance Learning Fee)
Member Discount $20
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Duration:
Classroom: 1 day
Online (web): 3 weeks
Course is taught in the classroom, or in the Institute Online. Tuition does not include travel, lodging, meals, or other costs. Web class registration does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs. Certification fees are included in tuition. Students receive a comprehensive course manual. Successful students will earn APCO Institute International Certification.
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