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Angela S.
Moore Haven, FL
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Fire Service Communications Instructor, 1st Edition

This course combines enhanced instructional techniques training with specific training on how to conduct the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course. Successful completion of this course enables your agency instructors to instruct the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course in-house or regionally, allowing for significant reduction in your in-service training and travel costs.

Instructional media and exercises used throughout the course reinforce the knowledge attained in lecture and demonstration. In addition, each participant receives a comprehensive Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition Instructor Guide Package as part of the course tuition. The Instructor Guide Package includes instructional techniques for trainers, lesson plans, the student text, a student course PowerPoint presentation, games and puzzles, drill and practice exercises, role-play exercises and training tips and guidelines.

Training modules include:

Section A: Instructional Techniques

bullet The Learning Process
bullet Lesson Plans  
bullet Design and Use of Instructional Media  
bullet Simulation Design and Use
bullet Testing and Evaluation
bullet Liability in Training

Section B: Instructor Resources

bullet Comprehensive Lesson Plans for each training module in the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course

Addendum A:

bullet Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student manual text

Upon successful completion of the course, your agency instructor will be able to:

bullet Train your personnel in the new Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course
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Understand how to:
o Foster skill development through practical exercise
o Develop lesson plans
o Design and use instructional media
o Create effective simulations
o Create quizzes and exams based on course objectives
o Understand the factors relating to liability in training

Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition student course.

Recertification Requirements:
APCO Institute certified agency instructors are required to recertify every two years. Complete information on the recertification process is provided at the conclusion of the Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition Instructor course.

Additional Information:
Tuition includes a comprehensive Instructor Guide Package and all certification fees.

Tuition:
$459 Live Course
$509 Institute Online
(includes $50 Distance Learning Fee)

Member Discount $20

 

Duration:
Classroom:   5 days
Online (web): 6 weeks

Course is taught in the classroom or via the APCO Institute Online. Tuition does not include travel, lodging, meals or other costs. APCO Institute Online registration does not include web access fees or other local internet/web-related costs.

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