Emergency Medical Dispatch

Date: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 | 08:30 AM to Friday, October 10, 2025 | 04:30 PM

The Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) has been recognized as an essential component of effective EMS systems. Proper and timely training as well as a sound Medical Protocol are what help EMDs deliver quality care to the public with emergency medical needs. This course is the state mandated 32 hours Emergency Medical Dispatch Program.

This program meets the following EMD national certification standards.

Prerequisites:

Able to read and write at a high school graduate or GED level.
Current certification through any state approved 911 Basic Communications training program
Current CPR Certification.

CPR card must be the level of a Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider as issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC), the National Safety Council (NSC), or other entity determined by the Department to comply with AHA CPR guidelines.

CPR certifications must be obtained through an instructor led program with skills verification, a written examination, and include both one and two rescuer CPR (infant, child & adult), use of a bag-valve mask ventilation device (BVM) and semi-automatic external defibrillator (SAED) training.

On the first day of class student must bring a copy of their current 911 Basic Communications certification and a copy of their CPR card.

Note: Academy dress code is in effect for this course.

Conducted by the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety Communications Division