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Course Description:
This course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field
Training Officer’s skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and
techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the
application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose”
program common in most departments across the US. Many of the topics will
also apply to a variety of different FTO programs.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
● Discuss the "San Jose" and Other Program Models
● Understand Differences From Lesson Plans and Check-off List
● Identify Demands on FTOs as Instructors
● List Five of The Errors in Rating
● Understand The Basics of Adult Learning Theory
● Identify Liability Issues
● Understand Performance Evaluations
● Understand The Rating Scale and Reference Numbers
● Complete the Daily Observation Report
● Counsel The New Officer/Deputy
● Have a Working Knowledge of Problem Solving
● Mentor The New Officer/Deputy
Field Training Officer Certification:
Mission:
To provide public safety practitioners who specialize in on-the-job
training the opportunity to gain recognition for their education and professional
dedication to the field training concept. Field training develops new employees
into professional and ethical members of the organization. Agencies lacking a
properly functioning field training program are open to discredit and
liability. A properly organized, supervised, and functioning field training program
is critical to the development of an agency.
Purpose:
● To provide public safety agencies with a training and education
program that will enhance the performance of field training.
● To encourage and facilitate continued education and learning
in the essential agency function.
● To assist agencies in placing the proper emphasis on post-academy
and on-the-job assessment tools.
● To provide Field Training Officers with the skills necessary to adequately train new employees.
Certification Validity: Certification will be valid for two years. The successful
candidate will receive special recognition for this achievement.
What You Will Receive Upon Completion:
● A certificate declaring status as a Certified Field Training Officer
● Three-month free trial membership to Agency 360 Field Training
Software
Testing Requirement: Certification will require each candidate to attend Field
Training Officer Certification course and successfully pass the associated
written and practical tests.
Re-Certification: Graduates of the certification program who desire to maintain status as a certified Field Training Officer will be required to attend one field training officer related training program during the 2-year validity period.
Courses include:
● Field Training Officer Certification Course
● Leadership for the FTO
● Supervising and Managing the FTO Program
● FTO Refresher
Submit Three Completed Daily Observation Reports With All
Accompanying Paperwork. (With Identifying Information Redacted)
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