The ETC program is designed and produced by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED). The course (40 hours minimum) is designed to train new employees unfamiliar with emergency communication centers, emergency telecommunication technology, interpersonal communication, legal issues, and job stress factors.
Suggested because Emergency Telecommunicator Certification applies to Public Safety Telecommunicators. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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