Dispatcher Basic Course(v.4)
Issued by
Virginia State Police Academy
The course objective is to provide entry-level training for agency dispatchers.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include examinations with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include audiovisual materials, classroom exercises, discussion, and lecture. The general course topics include legal issues; public relations and the media; civil liability; survival Spanish; communication procedures; emergency communication plans and disasters; communications for specialized situations; handling pursuits and shootings; critical incident stress management; and ethics and leadership.