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0.00 Credits
The fourth level of ESOL and the first of five-course sequence that focuses on writing. Students develop intermediate writing skills. Introduction to the writing process. Descriptive and narrative paragraphs, authentic forms and formal letters. Review of basic grammar. Present perfect, present continuous, and past continuous. Writing and grammar taught in the context of communicating in adult life roles. Prerequisite: ESOL placement test or instructor permission; concurrent placement in Level 4 Reading and Communication or higher.
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4.00 Credits
The fourth level of ESOL and the first of a five-course sequence that focuses on communication. Identification and production of English stress and intonation; certain vowels and consonants; reductions. Listening comprehension for main idea and important details, grammatical structures, questions, and key vocabulary words. Discussion skills. Speaking using important language functions including asking for clarification, agreeing, and negotiating meaning. Short, prepared presentation. Communication taught in the context of communicating in adult life roles. Prerequisites: ESOL placement test or instructor permission; concurrent placement in Level 4 Reading and Writing or higher.
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The fourth level of ESOL and the first of a five-course sequence that focuses on communication. Identification and production of English stress and intonation; certain vowels and consonants; reductions. Listening comprehension for main idea and important details, grammatical structures, questions, and key vocabulary words. Discussion skills. Speaking using important language functions including asking for clarification, agreeing, and negotiating meaning. Short, prepared presentation. Communication taught in the context of communicating in adult life roles. Prerequisites: ESOL placement test or instructor permission; concurrent placement in Level 4 Reading and Writing or higher.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the field of emergency communications. Includes history, role of the dispatcher, field operations (police, fire and emergency medical), radio broadcasting, telephone techniques, radio codes and equipment operation. Presents an overview of federal, state and local agencies and their respective communication systems.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the field of emergency communications, with an emphasis on : history, roles of dispatchers in fire and medical emergencies. Confidentiality and liability issues and personality characteristics of emergency services personnel are explored. An overview of the structure and organization of the fire service and of the emergency medical dispatch system. Includes the terminology of the fire service and medical field and application of protocols for emergency response. Prerequisite: ETC 103.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the emotional and psychological needs of police, telecommunicators, firefighters, emergency medical providers and other emergency responders in dealing with daily crisis and trauma situations. Explores both individual crisis and large scale disasters impacting entire communities. Evaluates the resources available to responders and to the public. Examines the Critical Incident Stress Management model and how it is utilized within various agencies. Teaches methods and techniques for dealing with high stress of long-term emergency service careers.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the origin, structure and definitions of common law and statutory crimes, the Oregon Criminal Code and criminal court procedures.
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2.00 Credits
Develops keyboarding skills based on information received aurally. Utilizes dictation of emergency response information, such as locations, names, and numeric data in various formats. A variety of software applications are used including Word, Excel, Critical and several Computer-Aided Dispatch Programs. Simulated emergency telephone calls, radio broadcasts and tape recorded incidents are used to practice skills inputting data, accurately recording, abbreviating, coding and formatting information. Speed accuracy and brevity are important components of this course. A keyboarding ability of approximately 25 wpm is recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the emergency communications simulator lab. This course involves the use of emergency communications equipment and standard operating procedures to simulate actual emergency calls and situations. Overview of the roles and responsibilities of emergency communications professionals in their work environment. Application of methods and theory obtained through classroom presentations, in an interactive lab setting, using radio, telephone, computers, recording equipments and various pre-employment screening tools.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the art of multi-discipline emergency response dispatching in an emergency communications simulation center. The course involves the use of emergency communications equipment and the application of policies, procedures and protocols to specific situations. Scenarios will be complex, may involve multiple responses and may have a high level of impact on individuals or the community. Identification and notification of a wide variety of resources both local and state will be included in simulation. Prerequisite: ETC 110.
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