Call: 816.630.9240 Ext. 1

Emergency Dispatcher

Excelsior Springs Area Career Center

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Phone: 816.630.9240, option #1

Fax: 816.630.9245

Excelsior Springs Area

Career Center

Adult and Community

Education

Adult and Community Education

Excelsior Springs Area Career Center

614 Tiger Drive

Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Don’t Delay, Enroll Today! Excellent classes get cancelled when

too many people wait until the last minute to register. Classes

have minimum and maximum enrollment requirements. Some-

times just one or two people make the difference between “GO”

and “CANCEL”.

ESACC...About us...

The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center takes pride in the quality and professional classes pro-vided to the emergency services professionals. These evening classes appeal to the adult stu-dents offering instructional class time and hands-on teaching. Small class sizes allow opportunity for skills practice. We work with local and the surrounding areas fire and emergency medical services facilities for clinical and field experiences for our students. Our instructors have experience and most are still working in the profession. Start a new career or advance in your career today at ESACC. Our instructors care about your success. Visit us at 614 Tiger Drive in Excelsior Springs. Let us help you start a new career or continue your education.

Spring and Fall Classes Call or check website for next start date.

Top Reasons to Choose

the Excelsior Springs Area

Career Center

Experienced Instructors

Hands-on experience

Satisfied Alumni

Convenient Schedules

Payment Plans Available

From KC: I-35 N to 69 N to Tiger Drive

From Platte City, Kearney: Hwy 92 E to

Lynn Rd. (turns into Tiger Drive)

Developing Careers and Enriching Lives

Emergency Services Training at Excelsior Springs Area Career Center

What are the requirements for this course?

REQUIREMENTS:

Completed enrollment form

High school diploma or equivalent

Background check with highway patrol

18 years of age

Able to communicate effectively in English

Non-refundable deposit $250 and payment agreement or full tuition payment by first night of class

Copy of driver’s license and social security card

Is there financial aid available for this course?

Payment plans may be available upon request and approved prior to the first day of class

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Full Employment Council funding may be available for qualifying students (must apply w/ FEC 2—4 weeks in advance of start date)

G.I. benefit funding may be available for qualifying students

Pell grants are not available for this course

Other scholarships applications may be suggested

Make checks or money order payable to: ESACC

(Credit/Debit Cards not applicable)

How long is the course? This course consists of 176 hours of training and includes 12 hours ride-alongs and 24 hours sit-in to observe dispatchers at work. Call for start dates.

When does the class meet? Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Additional time may be scheduled at dispatch centers to learn prac-tical skills.

Notice of Non-discrimination: Excelsior Springs School District

#40 is an equal opportunity institution. No person shall, on the

basis of race, sex, creed, color, disability, be subject to discrimi-

nation in employment or in admission to any educational pro-

gram or activity of the school. Revised 6/2017

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Emergency Dispatcher

Cost of Program: $750

Begin your career in emergency services as an emergency dispatcher. Upon successful completion of this 12 week course, stu-dents will earn the Basic Telecommunica-tor Certification required in the State of Missouri. Course instruction includes: In-troduction to Public Safety Telecommuni-cations, Liability Concerns for Dispatchers, MULES, Introduction to Crisis Intervention Training, Handling Suicidal Callers, Intro-duction to Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch-ing, Amber Alert, Active Shooter and much more. Students also complete 12 hours of ride-alongs with law enforcement and 24 hours of sit-ins at area dispatch centers. Additionally, students will practice inter-viewing skills for oral board interviews and learn about the hiring process for dispatch-ers. (22 / 3-hour sessions) Instructor: Tammy Folvarcik Time: 6p-9p Meets: Tuesdays/Thursdays