Public Safety Telecommunications Overview (5455)
Addendum 2023 (action based on curriculum minutes dated September 28, 2023)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-public-safety/default.aspx
Program Description
Course content includes standard telecommunication operating procedures for police, fire and emergency medical services. This course is the certification course for all Public Safety Telecommunicators.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Student must pass the mid-term and final exam with a 80% or better and must have a final average of 80% to pass the course.
Program Length
232 hours of required course material as well as an additional 16 hours for state certification examination preparation.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Phil Berlingo, berlingp@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3378
Employment Opportunities
This course is required for employment at any Florida public safety telecommunication center.
Career Path Notes
Palm Beach State College offers advanced training education courses for individuals in the field of public safety telecommunications.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 232)
| CJK0700 | 911 Public Safety Telecommunications | 120 Clock Hours |
| CJK0700L | 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Lab | 112 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 232
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 232)
| CJK0700 | 911 Public Safety Telecommunications | 120 Clock Hours |
| CJK0700L | 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Lab | 112 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 232