Program: PST.COA - Certificate of Achievement
The Public Safety Telecommunications Certificate of Achievement is designed for students to gain the enhanced foundational knowledge and skills to work as an effective emergency dispatcher. Students will discuss a broad array of emergency management issues, including basic characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated system and how emergency management services (fire personnel, police, security, healthcare providers, etc.) work together in a system of resources and capabilities. Included is the integrated role of national, regional, and local services in a variety of disasters and emergencies. Students will practice communicating accurate information under high-stress situations.
Students who complete both the Middlesex College non-credit 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification programs may earn up to 6 credits (POL-202 - Police Operations and PED-225 - First Aid, CPR and Safety Education) toward the Certificate of Achievement and Certificate. Students who complete the Certificate program may seamlessly transition to the Police Science A.S. or Homeland Security A.S. degree programs. Experiential credit may be given to veterans and law enforcement officials with demonstrated extensive training in Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Graduates of the Certificate of Achievement will be able to:
Recommended Course Sequence
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/