[Ccarc] Emergency Communications Courses

[Tom Murray]

CCARC MEMBERS:  This is preliminary information I could find regarding 
Emergency Communications Classes. If I find more I will Pass it along on 
Remailer.
Tom Murray     KB9WSL

AT THE CCARC MEETING on 8-19-2006 an Emergency Communications Committee was 
formed. Chair is Phil Snider,  W9LVY.

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ARRL WEBSITE ADDRESS:   http://www.arrl.org/cce/courses.html#ec001

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ARRL Certification and Continuing Education Course Listing
Course Preparation

Before registering for any of these on-line courses, please take the Sample 
CTDLC Course to familiarize yourself with the course template and tools used 
for all our online courses. Student ID = ARRL and Password = ARRL. Click on 
Welcome to the CTDLC Classroom, and then click on Enter Course, then Enter 
Classroom.

How it Works

All courses are provided online. This means that students log on to the 
course via the Internet. Classes are accessible seven days a week, 24 hours 
a day. Courses are typically presented in 10 to 20 "Learning Units". 
Students read information on a topic, then a review. Most learning units 
also have activities that students will do offline to experience some aspect 
of the topic. A quiz made up of five multiple-choice questions concludes 
each unit. At the end of the course a 25 question online final assessment is 
taken. Students work at their own pace and convenience; however all work 
must be completed during the class period. The average student will spend 20 
to 25 hours over the 8-week period working on a typical course. Antenna 
modeling is a 16-week course that takes about 50 hours to complete. 
Graphics, photos, audio clips, and movie clips are used throughout our 
courses to help illustrate specific points. Internet links to additional 
sources of information and related materials, e.g. downloadable software, 
are also commonly used. Each student is assigned to a volunteer mentor.

Mentors are very dedicated hams that have taken the course they mentor and 
additional mentor training, and are usually very experienced in their topic. 
Some mentors were contributors to the development of their course(s). 
Volunteer mentors are key to the success of the CCE program. They review and 
comment on the results of student activities, and are there to help their 
students when needed. They also keep track of their students' progress. 
Mentor -- student interaction is normally by email, but telephone contacts 
are also made when necessary. A student must pass the final assessment with 
a grade of at least 80%, and complete activities to the satisfaction of 
their mentor to achieve certification.

Students have the option of printing the information pages and reading them 
offline. The emergency communications and antenna modeling courses also have 
printed, bound course books available as an option and for additional cost.

Registration Methods

On-line courses open regularly each month, with registration available on 
the Web.
Registration by mail is also an option. Make the check or money order out to 
ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111. Please mark the envelope "ATTN: 
CCE." In the comment section of the check or money order, write "CCE EC-00# 
Registration." # = Course number (1 -- 8). Include your call sign and 
complete telephone number with your check or money order. Missing 
information will cause delays in registration. You will be enrolled in the 
next available class.
Additional details about the ARRL Certification and Continuing Education 
Courses can be found at the CCE Home Page and CCE Links found there. If more 
information is desired, please send your request via email to cce at arrl.org 
or via regular mail to ARRL CCE, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111.

Level 1 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications EC-001

Senior Hams are encouraged to participate!

Description:

Introduction to Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. A basic course to 
raise awareness and provide additional knowledge and tools for any emergency 
communications volunteer. This course has 23 lesson units, is expected to 
take approximately 25 hours to complete over an 8-week period, and earns 1.5 
CEUs. See course Syllabus. Required Student Activities.


Prerequisites:

Amateur Radio license


Availability: 	Classes for this course begin once per month. Click on the 
Register link (below) to see the schedule for the next available class.


Additional Info:

Each lesson consists of text, quiz questions, and Student Activities, which 
are required for successful completion. Every student is assigned a 
mentor/instructor to review their student activities and guide them through 
the course. This course is a prerequisite to Level II, EC-002 and Level III, 
EC-003, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications courses. Basic computer, 
Internet, and email navigational skills are required.


Suggested Reference Material: 	Amateur Radio Emergency Communications 
Course, Level I. ARRL Order No. 8462. Click here to order.


Fees: 	Member: $45 Non-member: $75

Register.

Level 2 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications EC-002

Description: 	Intermediate Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. A more 
in-depth study into amateur radio emergency communications to enhance the 
skills and knowledge received from previous experience. Level I ARECC is 
required prior to taking Level II. This course has 20 lesson units, is 
expected to take approximately 25 hours to complete over an 8-week period, 
and earns 1.5 CEUs. See course Syllabus. Required Student Activities.


Prerequisites: 	EC-001, Level I ARECC.


Availability: 	Classes for this course begin once per month. Click on the 
Register link (below) to see the schedule for the next available class.


Additional Info: 	This course is a prerequisite to Level III, EC-003, 
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications course. Basic computer, Internet, and 
email navigational skills are required.


Suggested Reference Material: 	Amateur Radio Emergency Communications 
Course, Level II $19.95. ARRL Order No. 9698. Click here to order.


Fees: 	Member: $45 Non-member: $75
Register.

Level 3 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications EC-003, Revison 2


Description: 	Advanced Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. This is the 
third and final stage of the 3-level ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency 
Communications Courses. This is a course for those in leadership or aspiring 
to leadership positions. Revision 2 is a significant rewrite that brings the 
course current with the post-9/11/01 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
paradigm. This course has 23 learning units, is expected to take 
approximately 25 hours to complete over a 12-week period, and earns 1.5 
CEUs. See course Syllabus. Required Student Activities.


Prerequisites: 	Level I (EC-001), and Level II (EC-002) ARECC.


Availability: 	Classes for this course begin once per month. Click on the 
Register link (below) to see the schedule for the next available class.


Additional Info: 	Basic computer, Internet, and email navigational skills 
are required.


Suggested Reference Material: 	Amateur Radio Emergency Communications 
Course, Level III, New Manual available June, 2006.


Fees: 	Member: $45 Non-member: $75

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                          FEMA  NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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system. However, if you submit your exam on a paper answer sheet, there will 
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FEMA WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/

1) If you submit your exam online, you should receive your certificate 
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2) If you submit your exam on paper (OpScan form) you should receive your 
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3) Important Notice: Revision Updates for IS-800 National Response Plan 
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The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers more than fifty independent 
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Course completion times vary from two to fourteen hours, depending on the 
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Courses to take:  IS-100, IS-200 and IS-700


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