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Public Safety Telecommunications

Program Codes: 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.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Certificate of Achievement will be able to:

  • Evaluate the various resources available to respond to and deal with a variety of emergency situations.
  • Analyze the basic individual and group competencies critical to the effective identification and implementation of methods in dealing with current and potential emergencies.
  • Describe the functions and cycle of emergency management.
  • Communicate precise, accurate information in high-stress situations.
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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.

Introduction to Criminal Justice
Course Code:
CJU-123
Course Description:

Examines both the substantive and procedural criminal law with a special focus on the administration of justice. Particular attention will be given to the role of the police, courts and correctional systems and how each separate entity must function with the framework of Constitutional law. Special emphasis will be on New Jersey statutory law, court rules and corrections policy.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture: 3 Hours
x
CJU-123
Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
Fundamentals of Emergency Management
Course Code:
HCS-122
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide students an understanding of the broad array of emergency management issues. Covered are the basic characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated system and how various 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.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture: 3.0 Hours
Prerequisites:

HCS-121

x
HCS-122
Fundamentals of Emergency Management
3
First Aid, CPR and Safety Education
Course Code:
PED-225
Course Description:

The theory and practice of professional rescuer CPR and basic first aid skills. Topics covered include accident and disease prevention, body systems, respiratory and cardiac emergencies and sudden illnesses. The ability to recognize serious medical emergencies and the course of action are the basic components of this course. American Red Cross certification(s) will be presented to qualified students.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture: 3 Hours
x
PED-225
First Aid, CPR and Safety Education
3
Police Operations
Course Code:
POL-202
Course Description:

Administration of police line operations, including patrol as the basic police function, investigation, juvenile, traffic and special operational units. Liaison between units, enforcement policy, manpower distribution and analysis of operations.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites:

CJU-123

Corequisites:

CJU 123

x
POL-202
Police Operations
3
Computer Applications and Systems
Course Code:
CSC-105
Course Group(s):
GE MST
Course Description:

This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture: 3 Hours
x
CSC-105
Computer Applications and Systems
3
Introduction to Communication Study
Course Code:
COM-105
Course Description:

Surveys the field of communication studies, including the production, transmission and reception of messages among persons, groups, organizations and cultures.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture: 3 Hours
x
COM-105
Introduction to Communication Study
3
Total Credits 18

Contact Information

History and Social Sciences

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/


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