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Advanced 40-Hour Dispatch School
10/17/2022 - 10/21/2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Event Description

MACNLOW’s Advanced 40-Hour Dispatch School enables attendees to meet all SNC Module II requirements (MNA2022-2926) by attending all five days for $699 or any one-day course for $275.  Our team utilizes a unique & practical combination of lecture, personal assessments, small group exercises, skill building exercises, and role play to cement learning in the following areas. 

HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATOR
A comprehensive overview to define “terrorism;” identify the similarities and differences between “Domestic” and “International” terrorism; identify common misconceptions related to terrorists; discuss potential terrorist targets; identify and define eight (8) potential terrorist threats/acts; identify the role of Fusion Centers in suspicious incident reporting; define NIMS and its purpose; identify possible resources and tactics used to mitigate loss of life following a large scale terrorist incident; and more!  SNC approved with Module II (e) endorsement; MNA2022-2931

911 DISPATCH LIABILITY
Utilizing 911 cases which pinpoint various types of liability, this course analyzes liability issues, examines common elements of liability, looks at why people sue, examines the typical process of a lawsuit, develops measures for reducing and/or preventing liability, demonstrates courtroom testimony procedures and pitfalls, and considers “best practices” for telecommunicators and supervisors.  SNC approved with Module II (c) endorsement; MNA2022-2929

HANDLING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS
This course focuses on helping telecommunicators learn innovative ways to capture information, frame effective questions, the psychological dynamics of domestic violence, and methods to enhance safety of the responding officers.  SNC approved with Module II(a) endorsement; MNA2022-2927

SUICIDE CALLS:  HELPING THE CALLER & THE TELECOMMUNICATOR
Attendees will discuss facts, statistics, and myths about suicide and suicidal callers, practice their reflective listening skills, discuss crucial direct questions to ask to keep the caller talking, and gain call handling methods proven effective for others. The course also addresses telecommunicator stress and self-care techniques and resources.  SNC approved with Module II (b) endorsement; MNA2022-2920

STRESS MANAGEMENT
Attendees will complete a Stress Response Profile to analyze their individual stress levels with an emphasis on the challenges of a 911 telecommunicator’s career, both in terms of tasks and toxic people.  The Thought Reframing and FIT/S/ACE approaches to handling stress are examined along with resources and individual approaches to minimizing, preventing and heading off stress.  SNC approved with Module II (d) endorsement; MNA2022-2930

The cost for the full week course is $699 per person.  Individual one-day classes may be taken at a cost of $275 per day; to register for a one-day course, please return to the course calendar and click on the individual course or contact our office at 517-410-0825 or register@macnlow.com for assistance.