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1080
This ten-day course, required by TCOLE within the first year of appointment, is designed to provide the new career Telecommunicator with an understanding of the emergency communications environment, and the core competencies in both emergency and non-emergency situations. This course will cover topics such as introduction to the telecommunicator career, interpersonal communications, call processing, emerging and traditional technologies, TTY Telematics, CAD and radio technologies, radio communication techniques, call classifications and liability issues, ethics, cultural diversity, crisis communications and stress, health and awareness. Students are required to successfully complete numerous in class exercises, quizzes and a final exam. Successful completion of this course is required to be eligible to take the Texas State Telecommunicator Licensing Examination. Pre-requisites: Students must meet TCOLE hiring mandates, possess a Personal Identification Number (PID) and hold current CPR certification.
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1080
These study sessions are conducted after each Basic Telecommunicator Course. The study sessions are intended to provide additional assistance in preparing for the Basic Telecommunicator Course and State Licensing Exams. During this session, students can study independently but will have access to an Instructor for questions.
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5310
This three-day course certifies the telecommunicator as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher through Priority Dispatch. This training will help participants master the protocols for taking and processing emergency medical calls from the public and dispatching appropriate resources. Participants will learn how to handle difficult callers, identify the correct chief complaint, assign needed resources, effectively communicate between responders and callers, and provide lifesaving support. This is hands-on training with real life examples and exciting audiovisual tools. Students must hold current CPR certification.
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5310
This four-hour Pro QA tutorial class is designed for agencies that use Pro-QA software. Participants will receive guided, hands-on practice navigating the system. The course covers core functions and common call scenarios to enhance confidence and response accuracy. Whether newly certified or in need of a refresher, attendees will leave better prepared to apply Pro QA tools effectively in real-time situations.
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5310
This four-hour Pro QA tutorial class is designed for agencies that use Pro-QA software. Participants will receive guided, hands-on practice navigating the system. The course covers core functions and common call scenarios to enhance confidence and response accuracy. Whether newly certified or in need of a refresher, attendees will leave better prepared to apply Pro QA tools effectively in real-time situations.
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3806
This four-hour course will provide background knowledge and skills necessary to properly handle incidents involving various hazardous materials (HazMat). Participants will learn to properly classify hazardous materials based on information received from callers. Topics include obtaining information from marking systems, available local and national resources, and various response implications.
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5312
This four-hour course provides an overview of mass casualty incidents (MCI) for the 9-1-1 center. MCIs can quickly overwhelm resources creating significant challenges for the telecommunicator. Scenarios such as aircraft incidents, flooding, tornadoes, mass shootings, highway and lake incidents will be used as case studies to examine what went right and important lessons learned.
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5102
This two-day course provides a comprehensive review of basic crisis intervention skills, focusing on responses to high-stakes incidents such as active shootings, hostage situations, kidnappings, and barricaded subjects, including those who are mentally ill or suicidal. Participants will explore effective intervention strategies and general guidelines for managing critical incidents. Real-world case examples from the instructor’s experience as a police hostage negotiator will bring these concepts to life. The course also emphasizes hands-on practice and skill refinement to prepare participants for real-world crisis response.
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5304
This highly interactive three-day course for new and current supervisors who want to grow their skills as a leader in their organization. Participants will learn to handle key challenges when supervising colleagues in the communications center. Learning objectives include handling those who display inappropriate attitudes and do not follow procedures; curbing absenteeism and tardiness; giving constructive feedback and motivating employees so they are positive, engaged and productive.
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4800
This one-day in-person course is designed for officers and users who perform TCIC/NCIC functions. TLETS training covers databases such as driver license, vehicle registration, and Financial Responsibility Verification Program (FRVP). In conjunction with TLETS databases, the training provides law enforcement with the procedural knowledge to query records and access Criminal History Record Information (CHRI). This course requires the TCIC/TLETS Mobile Access Manual. Users must recertify every two years.
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22109
This three-day course will give the telecommunicator basic instruction in pronunciation and phrases used in Spanish to keep callers on the phone until an interpreter can join the call. Cross cultural issues will be addressed and prepare the student to serve the Spanish community in their area. Participants will be required to complete a verbal test to obtain credit for the course. This course is required for the Intermediate Telecommunicator Certification. Prerequisite is successful completion of TCOLE 1080 Basic Telecommunicator Course.
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