Spanish For 911 Dispatch

The Number Of Monolingual, Spanish-Speaking 911 Callers Increases Year After Year

For 911 Dispatchers, the ability to understand callers and relay correct information to first responders in the field is often a matter of life or death. Of the approximately 45-million Hispanics living in the USA, it is estimated that 10% speak only Spanish. This is especially true for young children growing up in Spanish-speaking households and elderly residents in the Hispanic community. Often the first point of contact, 911 phone operators who understand emergency-specific, Spanish words and phrases can effectively dispatch help without delay or confusion.

Spanish For 911 Dispatch:
No Prior Knowledge Of Spanish Needed

This interactive, online audio-visual course features dispatch specific words and phrases, plus special Alert Words, specific to 911 emergency situations. The focus is on public safety and emergency situations including understanding the nature of the call, collecting information about possible injuries, securing the correct street address, keeping the caller calm, and much more.

You Don't Have To Be Bilingual To Comprehend The Needs Of 911 Callers

• Learn Spanish words and phrases specific to 911/Dispatch
• An easy-to-use, interactive audio-visual Spanish course you can access online 24/7. Learn how
• No pressure - learn Spanish at your own pace at home, at the office, anywhere with an internet connection.
• Receive instant feedback to help you reinforce and retain the Spanish vocabulary that you've learned.
• Our program automatically records your progress allowing you to immediately pick up where you left off.
• You can print out the Spanish vocabulary to take with you for reference on the job.
• Have a question about a particular work related Spanish phrase you need to learn? You can email your teacher and receive a quick, personal response.
• Includes a range of fun games to help test and reinforce your new Spanish skills.
• We continually expand our workplace Spanish courses to include new phrases for 911 dispatchers.
• Students receive a certificate of completion

When They Call 911, Bridging The Communication Gap Can Save Lives

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