Programs & Courses
Beginning in September and January.
It is estimated that, on average, every person in Canada or the United States will call for emergency assistance at least twice in his or her lifetime. Have a fast-paced, rewarding career as the vital link between those who call for help and the agencies that provide that help. Take calls and/or dispatch the appropriate assistance as an emergency telecommunicator, dispatcher or call facilitator working for police, fire and ambulance services.
In just 15 weeks - one semester - you can have the specialized knowledge and skills required to work in the public safety/emergency services field. Humber's program is designed in consultation with - and is supported by - police, fire and ambulance services. Courses are presented by faculty recognized for their experience and excellence in their particular discipline/field of expertise. The curriculum includes call management, orientation to pre-hospital care, professional issues, equipment and operations, emergency systems management, crisis/stress management, and documentation skills. Graduates of this program will receive an Ontario College Certificate. Various safety/emergency employers may offer professional certification through the completion of on the job training.
Students will prepare a Field Observation/ Research Report within an emergency telecommunications centre. This placement will provide them with the opportunity for in-depth observation of the skills and knowledge required for the position of an emergency communicator. Because this field involves shift work, practical experience could take place evenings, weekends, or nights at a variety of locations.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Upon acceptance into the program and prior to the start of classes, the following requirements must be completed:
The 2009/2010 fee for this program was
- domestic $1,526.35
- international $5,865.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMTC 001 | Call Management | 6 | |
| EMTC 003 | Research Project/Field Observation | 3 | |
| EMTC 004 | Orientation to Prehospital Care | 2 | |
| EMTC 005 | Professional Issues | 1 | |
| EMTC 006 | Equipment and Operations | 1 | |
| EMTC 007 | Emergency Systems Management | 1 | |
| EMTC 008 | Crisis/Stress Management | 1 | |
| LANG 131 | Documentation Skills | 3 |
